Rebecca Davis

December 7, 2023, 9:00 am

"It would appear that the pain of Israeli women is not valid. Indeed, the women's movement at large by its silence, seems to accept that rape is an acceptable 'act of resistance'."

By Rebecca Davis

At Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Photo: Oren Rosenfeld

October 19, 2023, 2:42 pm

Report from the frontline: ‘Hell on earth’

Oren Rosenfeld is an Israeli Emmy-award winning documentary filmmaker and photojournalist. He was among the media contingent that visited the Hamas massacre sites of Supernova and Kibbutzim Kfar Aza and Be'eri.

By Rebecca Davis

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Sydney Opera House on Monday night.Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins

October 12, 2023, 11:52 am

OPINION: When inaction allows incitement

"History has shown us; persecution does not begin in a vacuum... Our governments and law enforcement must send a clear message – and act with firmness."

By Rebecca Davis

October 9, 2023, 6:30 pm

CSG raises national threat level to ‘severe’

The Australian Jewish community is on heightened alert, as the war in Israel enters day three.

By Rebecca Davis

October 7, 2023, 9:21 pm

Australian Jewish community: ‘Be vigilant’

CSG Victoria has urged "increased vigilance" of the community as Australian Jewish organisations react to the declaration of war in Israel.

By Rebecca Davis and Bruce Hill

September 14, 2023, 9:14 am

Simply Noa

Noa Tishby is a Hollywood actress, producer, author and pro-Israel activist. Last week she visited Australia as a guest of JNF Australia. In interviews – both privately and live on stage for a cocktail event hosted by JNFuture Victoria in partnership with The AJN - she reflects on her journey.

By Rebecca Davis

Cloud gate farewell. An illustration from Ryan Abramowitz's book, Elegy for an Elephant.

September 7, 2023, 9:39 am

Ryan’s elegy for an elephant

Elegy for an Elephant is Melbourne-based artist Ryan Abramowitz's debut picture book – inspired by the passing of his father to suicide. He shares how he navigated his personal grief to tenderly chronicle his family's experience ahead of World Suicide Awareness Day on Sunday.

By Rebecca Davis

From left: Nicole Meyer, Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich leave the Victorian County Court last Thursday after Malka Leifer was sentenced to 15 years in jail. Photo: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

August 31, 2023, 5:00 am

‘Good – but not good enough’

'Her eyes still had that same captivating, evil power that she had when she was abusing me ... There's no part of her that looks like she understands the impact of what she did, or feels bad about it'

By Rebecca Davis

June 5, 2023, 10:30 am

Make me a match

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the shadchan star of the hit Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking. She shares her insights and tips for navigating the modern dating world with The AJN.

By Rebecca Davis

September 6, 2021, 8:30 am

A whole lot of sol

At 22 Rebecca Veksler founded Sol Cups, a range of plastic-free, sustainable and ethically produced glass cups, water bottles and accessories. She speaks with The AJN.

By Rebecca Davis

September 5, 2021, 2:00 pm

Healthy Hippocrates

Harry Tsoukalas is on a mission to provide healthier food alternatives with Hippocrates Healthy Eatery in Randwick. He shares his journey with The AJN.

By Rebecca Davis

March 22, 2021, 5:57 pm

Women ‘need to see it to be it’

Last year, The AJN undertook an investigation which uncovered alarming experiences of gender inequality and harassment in Jewish organisations. Nine months on, has progress ensued?

By Rebecca Davis and Sophie Deutsch

Raizel Fogel and Professor Samuel Menahem
in the purpose-built room for new mothers.
Photo: Peter Haskin

March 15, 2021, 12:47 pm

New mothers are ‘not given enough care’

Noting women who experience uncomplicated births are sent home as early as six hours after delivery in the public system, Raizel Fogel recognised a dire need for post-natal support

By Rebecca Davis

March 8, 2021, 10:30 am

Mia Freedman unfiltered

Mia Freedman – writer, editor and co-founder of women’s digital media company Mamamia – inspires millions with her women-centric content, podcasts and entrepreneurship.

By Rebecca Davis

A Nazi flag was seen flying in the Victorian town of Beulah in January, 2020.

March 4, 2021, 7:00 am

Swastikas to be banned?

A Victorian government inquiry into anti‐vilification protections has recommended the state government establishes a criminal offence that prohibits the display of Nazi symbols.

By Rebecca Davis

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