Phoebe Roth
Phoebe Roth
From left: Buchenwald Boys Henry Salter, Szaja Chaskiel, Salek Roth, Emil Koppel, Joe Kaufman, Joe Szwarcberg and Jack Unikoski at the commemoration.
April 17, 2018, 5:56 pm
Buchenwald Boys’ message of vigilance remains strong
The Buchenwald Boys and their families came together in Melbourne on Sunday, April 8 to commemorate and celebrate the 73rd anniversary of their liberation.
By Phoebe Roth
The victim shows his injuries following last week's attack. Photo: Peter Haskin
January 20, 2017, 12:00 am
Teenager left wounded after callous attack
A 16-year-old boy from the community is recovering after he and three friends were caught up in a frightening attack on Jasper Road in Bentleigh last Thursday night (January 12).
By Phoebe Roth
Gabi Newman is developing prosthetic hands using 3D printing technologies.
January 13, 2017, 12:00 am
Creating helping hands
A biomedicine and engineering student at Monash University is using 3D printing to create prosthetic hands for children who have physical disabilities.
By Phoebe Roth
Nimrod Shapir from Bialik College received an ATAR of 99.9. The school earned first place in Victoria based on 2016 VCE results.
December 22, 2016, 12:00 am
Bialik College tops state
Bialik College’s remarkable VCE results have earned the school first place in Victoria for 2016 based on median, and percentage of study, scores over 40.
By Phoebe Roth
Mount Scopus College student Jordan Berman received a perfect ATAR of 99.95.
December 15, 2016, 10:20 am
Top class VCE results
As ATAR scores were released in Victoria on Monday, December 12, it became apparent that Melbourne’s Jewish day schools produced extraordinary results.
By Phoebe Roth
107-year-old Melbourne Jew Esther Friedman. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 12, 2016, 12:00 am
Our oldest Jew?
For Melbourne's Esther Friedman, who has just turned 107, the key to her longevity is simply not to give it too much thought.
By Phoebe Roth
Mitch Fifield addressing the ZFA conference in Melbourne on Sunday. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 11, 2016, 12:00 am
Firm friends at ZFA
Federal Minister Mitch Fifield confirmed he's a staunch supporter of Israel and Jews when delivering the keynote speech at ZFA's 2016 biennial conference.
By Phoebe Roth
The Zooz Israeli dancers performing at Mitzvah Day last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 21, 2016, 12:00 am
Melbourne and Sydney set for Mitzvah Day
Jewish Australians are gearing up to cook, collect, and come together for a variety of worthy causes in celebration of Mitzvah Day on Sunday, November 27.
By Phoebe Roth and Yael Brender
Alon Cassuto speaks with a member of Melbourne's Somali community. Photo: James McPherson Photography
November 20, 2016, 12:00 am
Interfaith mentoring for Somali students
A Muslim-Jewish Somali graduate mentoring program, called Iftiin, has been launched at Parliament House in Victoria.
By Phoebe Roth
A previous Shabbat Project event at Bondi Beach. Photo: Giselle Haber
November 18, 2016, 12:00 am
A sensational Shabbat
More than 15,000 people from across NSW were among an estimated one million people around Australia and the world who took part in the Shabbat Project this year.
By Evan Zlatkis and Phoebe Roth
From left: Laya Slavin, Tessa Resnick, Jono Amoils and Davina Resnick at last year’s Challah Bake. Photo: Giselle Haber
November 10, 2016, 12:00 am
Shabbat Project spirit shines
The Melbourne and Sydney Jewish communities are getting into the Shabbat Project spirit, with lots of events in store on November 11 and 12.
By Phoebe Roth and Yael Brender
Maj-Gen (res) Yaakov Amidror in Melbourne last week. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 7, 2016, 11:43 am
US election outcome will be win-win for Israel
Whether this week’s US election is won by Trump or Clinton, Israel will have a better relationship with America, according to Maj-Gen (res) Yaakov Amidror.
By Phoebe Roth
From left: Former Zionism Victoria president Sam Tatarka, Marsha Thomson, David Southwick, and Israeli Ambassador to Australia Shmuel Ben Shmuel, at the Israel Exhibition at Parliament House in 2014. Photo: Lochlan Tangas
October 31, 2016, 12:00 am
Pollies honoured for advocacy
Liberal MP David Southwick and Labor MP Marsha Thomson will be jointly awarded the Jerusalem Prize at Zionism Victoria’s 78th Annual Assembly next month.
By Phoebe Roth
Tania Burstin.
October 28, 2016, 10:55 am
Working for a cause
When Tania Burstin introduced the concept of online crowdfunding to the market back in 2007, it was met with hesitation. But today, it’s an institution in Australian fundraising, and has significant applications in the Jewish community too.
By Phoebe Roth
The Gandels receiving their award.
October 25, 2016, 12:00 am
Gandels’ multicultural honour
Renowned philanthropists John and Pauline Gandel have received the 2016 Premier’s Award for Harmony as part of Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence.
By Phoebe Roth
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