RACHEL TREISMAN
The Sydney branch of HaTzofim Australia, Shevet Shahar.
September 28, 2023, 12:21 pm
New Succot initiative for Israeli Scouts
Ariel Kantor, chair of the Shevet Shahar parents committee, said the cooperation was “an opportunity of a lifetime” for HaTzofim in Sydney.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Israeli Ambassador Amir Maimon (centre) with museum chair Jason Steinberg and museum staff. Photo: Supplied
August 25, 2023, 6:04 pm
‘A wonderful tribute’
'It was very moving to see the ambassador's reaction to the museum because we've created something unique'
By RACHEL TREISMAN
August 17, 2023, 2:19 pm
‘Dying to Know’ events
“My mum experienced palliative care both at home and in a hospice environment, and also in hospital, so I had a taste of what was available,” Coburn said.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Yvonne Coburn. Photo: Supplied
August 3, 2023, 4:58 pm
Yvonne Coburn to speak at ‘Dying to Know’ Bondi event
'I made a promise that if I could do something to help support the system, certainly in terms of advocating for greater funding for palliative care nationally, I would'
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Rabbi Yossi Friedman.
July 27, 2023, 10:11 am
Jewish experiences on your doorstep
People can book a Jewish experience or schedule a virtual chat with Rabbi Friedman through the Rabbi on Demand website, which offers milestone ceremonies, house warmings and private classes.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
From left: Rabbi Aycee and Rebbetzin Sorella Abrahams of Abraham's Tent with Marjorie O'Neill MP.
July 6, 2023, 12:03 pm
New community transport service for medical appts
We're really excited and we've had an incredible response from the community, both in terms of volunteers and also people asking for the service and just expressing gratitude for [it],"
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Chana Grauman is retiring from teaching Hebrew.
June 8, 2023, 12:24 pm
‘Consistency, dedication and care’
She has taught multiple generations of children Hebrew; some of Grauman's students are the children of students she taught in South Africa and Australia.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
New RCNSW president, Rabbi Shua Solomon.
May 25, 2023, 11:20 am
Rabbi Shua Solomon named new president of Rabbinical Council
Rabbi Shua Solomon has become one of the youngest rabbis to be appointed president of the Rabbinical Council of NSW (RCNSW).
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Pre-Shabbat photos in quarantine. From left: Tammy Lazarus, Sasha Cohen, Leila Freedman and Rachel Treisman.
May 11, 2023, 11:06 am
My Israel Story – An experience unlike any other
In 2020, AJN journalist Rachel Treisman set off to Israel on a gap year program. She didn't expect a global pandemic to intercede.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Rabbi Yossi Friedman led the dawn service in Coogee on Anzac Day.
April 27, 2023, 12:01 pm
Rabbi Yossi ‘honoured’ to lead Coogee dawn service
"We're all united in service of our country, and our nation is only as strong as all of us are, provided we're united and working towards the same goals with the same values,"
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Jason Eisner (left) and Gil Abras. Photo: SB Creatives Photography.
April 20, 2023, 11:28 am
New president for JNF NSW
Eisner began his JNF journey 10 years ago, supporting its brand change as principal of strategy and branding consultancy BrandQuest, and has been a dedicated board member ever since.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Rabbi Aaron Groner presenting the Certificate of Kashrut to the new store in Rose Bay. Photo: Facebook.
March 30, 2023, 11:12 am
Oakberry Rose Bay certified kosher
It follows the certification of Oakberry Bondi Beach in 2020, and Oakberry Martin Place earlier this year.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
March 21, 2023, 7:27 am
Giving the people a voice
"Our family went to the then Temple David in Johannesburg where Rabbi Ben Isaacson led the congregation with a fierce opposition to the injustices of apartheid," she said.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
Rav Aron and Judy Amzalak with his smichah certificate. Photo: Elena Marguleva
March 16, 2023, 5:45 am
Honouring Rav Aron Amzalak
'He is respected by people of all ages and all communities, he's been very diligent and true to his values always, but also in a very pleasant and likeable manner'
By RACHEL TREISMAN
The graffiti spotted at the University of Melbourne. Photo: Plus61J Media
March 2, 2023, 10:45 am
A safer environment for Jewish students on campus
A national survey is set to be conducted into the Jewish experience on campus.
By RACHEL TREISMAN
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