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Thursday, November 28, 2019

Australia-Israel travel

El Al to trial direct flights to Melbourne

By AJN STAFF

El Al’s announcement that it will trial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Melbourne for the first time has been labelled a ‘game changer for tourism’.

ANTISEMITISM REPORT

Marked increase in serious incidents

By AJN STAFF

ECAJ: ‘Especially concerning was the 30 per cent spike in the number of reported incidents involving direct verbal abuse, harassment and intimidation’.

'Very disturbing' / Shoppers horrified by Nazi uniforms

By AJN STAFF

Antisemitism in schools / Imperative to call out bigotry

By Shane Desiatnik

LIBERATION ANNIVERSARY

Governor-General headed to Israel

By Evan Zlatkis

Australia�s Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda will visit Israel early next year to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

ANTI-ISRAEL COURSEWORK

Disappointment at ACHPER review

By Peter Kohn

Communal leaders say a report into controversial VCE coursework that accused Israel of persecuting Muslims avoided critical questions.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Community rallies against abuse

By AJN STAFF

Jewish communal leaders marched as one against family violence at Melbourne�s Federation Square on Monday.

Feature / ‘You have to be able to talk about it’

By Rebecca Davis

EDITORIAL

Step aside Bibi

By Zeddy Lawrence

‘In short, Bibi, according to Bibi, should step aside while he fights to clear his name. For the good of the State of Israel, we urge him to take his own advice’.

Analysis / Israel�s longest serving prime minister under indictment

CORBYN AND UK ELECTION

Corbyn declines to apologise over antisemitism

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn repeatedly declined to apologise to British Jewry for his handling of antisemitism in his party, during an interview with the BBC on Tuesday evening.

UK chief rabbi speaks out / What will be the fate of Jews if Labour �poison� comes to power?

Election / What horror might we wake up to on Friday the 13th?

By Richard Ferrer

COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to Shrek The Musical

The Australian Jewish News has three family passes to give away to Shrek The Musical at Melbourne’s Her Majesty�s Theatre.

Win a double pass to Chicago

Win tickets to a screening of Knives Out

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Jerusalem Prize

‘True leadership shines bright’: PM’s Israel honour

By AJN STAFF

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been awarded the Jerusalem Prize by the Zionist Federation of Australia for his friendship and support of Israel.

Criminal charges

Netanyahu to stand trial

Benjamin Netanyahu will be charged with criminal wrongdoing in three separate cases against him, marking the first time in Israel�s history that a serving PM faces criminal charges

PM vows to stay on / Netanyahu: ‘I will continue to lead this country’

Calls for resignation / PM �cannot serve one more day�

ANTISEMITIC BULLYING

‘We are deeply disappointed’

By Rebecca Davis

The parents of young Jewish students who were the victims of antisemitic bullying say they feel sidelined in the Victorian Department of Education’s review into the incidents.

BUSHFIRE APPEAL

Almost $100k raised for victims

By AJN STAFF

An overwhelming response from the Australian Jewish community has seen almost $100,000 raised so far to assist bushfire victims.

CHARITY DRIVE

Grandma Moses helps farmers

By AJN STAFF

Kosher bakery Grandma Moses will donate 100 per cent of its turnover this Sunday, November 24 to NSW farmers affected by drought.

VALE COLIN TATZ

Acclaimed Shoah scholar mourned

By AJN STAFF

Colin Tatz has been remembered as a ‘giant of genocide studies academics’ and a ‘champion of combating racism’ after passing away aged 84.

UIA CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

Rivlin to headline

By Shane Desiatnik

Israel�s President Reuven Rivlin will be the keynote speaker at United Israel Appeal (UIA)�s general campaign in Australia next year.

SHABBAT PROJECT 2019

A splendid Shabbat

By Gareth Narunsky

More than 3000 people took part in the Shabbat Shuk in Sydney’s Double Bay as part of the 2019 Shabbat Project.

Sculpture by the Sea

Adler takes home three awards

By Sophie Deutsch

Emanuel School graduate Joel Adler won three prestigious awards in this year’s Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.

Win tickets!

Win a double pass to Chicago

The Australian Jewish News has three double passes to give away to Chicago the Musical at the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Film / Win tickets to a screening of Knives Out

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AJN Weekly

Friday, December 6, 2019

SHNAT FUTURE UNDER THREAT

Shnatties used as ‘pawns’

By Joshua Levi

Next year’s Habonim Shnat program is in doubt after a row over providers and concerns about ‘long-standing educational and safety inadequacies’.

BRING LEIFER BACK

Leifer motion to be heard in Parliament

By Joshua Levi

Macnamara MP Josh Burns: ‘Australians are united, and the Parliament will be united, in advocating for justice and for Malka Leifer�s return to Australia’.

Leifer latest / Leifer psych appeal rejected

By JACOB MAGID

CHANGE OF HEART

Bookseller withdraws Mein Kampf

By Peter Kohn

A Melbourne bookstore owner has agreed to remove copies of Mein Kampf from sale after The AJN asked him why Adolf Hitler�s toxic book that set the scene for the Holocaust should be offered to shoppers at Southland.

SENATE MOTION

Griff: A ‘symptom of ignorance’

By Gareth Narunsky

Senator Stirling Griff says many young Australians have a ‘limited understanding’ of the Holocaust and has called for increased Shoah education in schools.

Magen David Adom

Roozendaal’s new role

By Gareth Narunsky

Jewish communal politics is �much tougher than state politics�, former NSW treasurer and new Australian Friends of Magen David Adom NSW CEO Eric Roozendaal told The AJN.

ISRAELI ELECTIONS

Zandberg on Israel�s political future

By Rebecca Davis

Israeli MK Tamar Zandberg has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stand down while awaiting the outcome of criminal proceedings.

Coalition talks / No progress on unity deal

BRAD'S SuperNats win

King of the karts

By Shane Desiatnik

10-year-old Mount Scopus student Brad Majman made his international kart racing debut in the 2019 SKUSA SuperNationals in Las Vegas � and took home first place.

photo competition

Your holiday photo can win a luxury Queensland holiday

Share your snaps with AJN readers and be in the running to win great prizes in our annual photo competitions.

Perth prize for best sunset/sunrise photo

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

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TRUMP'S PEACE PLAN

Deal or no deal?

By Peter Kohn

Australian Jewish leaders say the long-awaited plan ‘constitutes a positive step towards’ peace but ‘will require the sustained involvement of both sides in the process’.

Analysis / What�s on the table in Donald�s deal?

By Allon Lee

Survivor visits Auschwitz

‘I survived, so I am the victor’

By Evan Zlatkis

92-year-old Shoah survivor Yvonne Engelman returned on Monday to the very site where she lost her family and almost her own life, as the world marked 75 years since Auschwitz.

Holocaust remembrance / Melbourne survivor recounts the final days

By Peter Kohn

Leaders speak out / �Remember today, tomorrow and always�

By AJN STAFF

BUSHFIRE APPEAL

Support for school kids

By Peter Kohn

An initiative by Victoria’s Jewish community, in conjunction with Vinnies, will help around 1000 young people to get on with their studies in fire-ravaged areas of Victoria.

Australia Day Honours

Mazal tov to our Australia Day honorees!

By AJN STAFF

More than 40 Jewish Australians have been recognised with Australia Day Honours for their outstanding service and contributions to society. Full interviews with recipients in today�s AJN.

ARTS

Opera viewed with a Jewish slant

By Sophie Deutsch

Jewish soprano Eleanor Lyons plays Donna Anna in Opera Australia�s production of the Mozart classic, Don Giovanni, which opened at the Sydney Opera House last week.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Djokovic ends Schwartzman�s campaign

By Peter Kohn

Diego Schwartzman is out of the Australian Open after losing in straight sets to world No. 2 Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis / Australian Open gallery: Pick of the pics

By Peter Haskin

PHOTOS

Fun under the western sun at Junior Carnival

By AJN STAFF

Perth hosted a jam-packed 2020 Maccabi Junior Carnival program for more than 170 Jewish children from NSW, Victoria, WA and Queensland from January 21-27.

COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to Billy Elliot The Musical

The Australian Jewish News has three double passes to give away to Billy Elliot The Musical at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre.

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

JOSHUA LEVI, 1983-2020

‘The heart, integrity of The AJN’

By AJN STAFF

Prime ministers, premiers, MPs and communal leaders have paid tribute to AJN CEO Joshua Levi following his tragic passing on Monday morning, aged 36.

‘The finest journalist I’ve ever worked with�

By Zeddy Lawrence

A heartbreaking loss for the community

By AJN STAFF

'THE MOST HATEFUL SYMBOL'

Vic Liberals adopt swastika ban

By Peter Kohn

The Victorian Liberal�National Opposition has officially adopted a policy of supporting a ban on all public displays of Nazi swastika symbols and has committed to pushing for legislation to bring the ban into law.

What prompted the ban / Nazi flag flown from Victoria home

By Rebecca Davis

DEMONISING COMMENTS

‘Jews killed Jesus’: school sorry

By Peter Kohn

Melbourne�s Carey Baptist Grammar School has apologised for comments made by its chaplaincy repeating the canard that Jews had killed Jesus.

HONOURING THE RIGHTEOUS

�The face of humanity�

By Gareth Narunsky

A new exhibition at NSW Parliament House honours 34 diplomats from 21 countries who collectively saved 200,000 Jews from the Nazis.

JULIUS NADEL 1918-2020

‘A personification of history�

By Gareth Narunsky

The Sydney Jewish community is mourning the death of Julius Nadel, whose ‘contribution to our community and to Israel was both wide-ranging and remarkable’.

ACTOR PASSES AWAY

Legendary Jewish actor Kirk Douglas dead at 103

Kirk Douglas, the son of Jewish Russian immigrants who rose through the ranks to become one of Hollywood�s biggest-ever stars, has died aged 103.

FOOTBALL

Swibel strikes Y-League grand final glory

By Shane Desiatnik

20-year-old striker Jordi Swibel and his Sydney FC Young Sky Blues finished this season as the undefeated champions, winning the 2019-20 Y-League grand final.

COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to The Leunig Fragments

The Australian Jewish News has 10 double passes to give away to a documentary about Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig.

Giveaway / Win tickets to Bart van Es: The Cut Out Girl

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AJN Weekly

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

�AN AFFRONT TO JUSTICE�

Federal MPs plea: Extradite Leifer

By Rebecca Davis

Federal members of Parliament united across the political divide this week calling for the �immediate extradition� of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer from Israel.

CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Jewish couple quarantined on cruise

By Rebecca Davis

Melbourne residents Adina and Les Morris are in quarantine aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship after at least 175 passengers and crew were diagnosed with coronavirus.

JOSHUA LEVI LAID TO REST

�An unfillable hole in our hearts�

By AJN STAFF

Around 1000 members of the community gathered at Central Synagogue last Friday to farewell late AJN CEO Joshua Levi, who passed away suddenly aged 36.

Parliamentary tribute to Josh / ‘Fighting for victims until the very end’

By Josh Burns

AUSTRALIA BUSHFIRE CRISIS

JNF to help re-green Australia

By AJN STAFF

JNF Victoria’s Green Sunday appeal will be held this Sunday, February 16, with 50 per cent of funds raised directed to supporting wildlife and nature recovery efforts.

NEW PEACE DEAL?

Olmert, Abbas hold peace talks

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert and committed to restarting peace talks where they left off over a decade ago, while rejecting a current US-backed peace effort.

Security Council speech / Abbas at UN: ‘We believe in peace’

2020 Olympic Games

Montag secures dream ticket to Tokyo

By Shane Desiatnik

2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jemima Montag says qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo is a ‘dream come true’.

ACADEMY AWARDS 2020

Oscar triumph for Phoenix, Waititi

By AJN STAFF

Jewish performers walked away with two of the top awards at the Oscars this week, with Joaquin Phoenix scooping the Best Actor accolade for his role in Joker, while New Zealander Taika Waititi picked up Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit.

COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to Cirque Du Soleil: Kurios

The Australian Jewish News has one double pass to give away to a dress rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios in Melbourne.

PHOTO COMPETITION / Vote and win a prize pack of travel books

AUTHOR TALK / Win tickets to Bart van Es: The Cut Out Girl

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

EXCLUSIVE

One-on-one with Reuven Rivlin

By Gareth Narunsky

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has spoken exclusively to The AJN about the �true friendship� between Israel and Australia ahead of his first official visit Down Under this week.

Protest concerns / Fears of demonstration during Rivlin visit

By Rebecca Davis

Israeli President in Oz / Rivlin to make first official visit to Australia

ICC INVESTIGATION

Australian government backs Israel

By Gareth Narunsky

On the eve of President Reuven Rivlin�s visit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commended Australia for its �steadfast stand alongside Israel� at the International Criminal Court.

LEIFER LATEST

One step forward, two steps back

By JACOB MAGID

A Jerusalem court judge will allow Malka Leifer’s lawyers to submit medical opinions contradicting the conclusions of a psychiatric panel that had found the alleged child sexual abuser mentally fit for extradition to Australia.

ISRAELI KILLED IN VIC

Israeli man killed in mid-air plane crash in Victoria

Four people, among them an Israeli man, were killed in a mid-air collision between two light planes north of Melbourne on Wednesday.

NAZI FLAG IN WAGGA

Mayor: �offended and disgusted�

By Rebecca Davis

Communal leaders have commended Wagga Wagga City Council for ensuring the swift removal of a Nazi flag from atop a light tower at a public oval earlier this week.

Corruption trial

Netanyahu corruption trial set to open on March 17

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu�s corruption trial will open just two weeks after Israelis head to the ballot box for the third time in under a year.

2020 elections / Israeli diplomats, emissaries worldwide kick off March elections

SWIMMING

Records fall at NSW Jewish championships

By Shane Desiatnik

More than 115 swimmers of all ages entered 50 events, and broke 15 records, at the 70th consecutive NSW Jewish Swimming Championships.

Last days to enter

Vote and win a prize pack of travel books

Vote for your favourite finalists in our photo competitions and you could be in the running to win a prize pack of five recently-published travel books.

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

Foreign Minister reacts

Payne concerned over Israel’s annexation plans

By Evan Zlatkis

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has broken her silence over Israel's planned annexation of parts of the West Bank, stating that the Australian government is following the developments "with concern".

Labor opposes annexation / ALP: ‘Annexation violates international law’

By Evan Zlatkis

Annexation controversy / Rudd urges Israel to reconsider annexation

By AJN STAFF

Communal leaders'' warning

‘COVID-19 is not over’

By Peter Kohn

With a resurgence of coronavirus infections in Victoria, and 10 Melbourne postcodes back in lockdown, the Victorian Jewish Community COVID-19 Taskforce has issued an urgent warning about complacency. "We've got a long, long way to go."

Coronavirus crisis / NSW Jewish community urged to remain vigilant

By Gareth Narunsky

EXCLUSIVE

Johns: Jewish Museum tour was ‘inspiring’

By Gareth Narunsky

Matthew Johns visited the Sydney Jewish Museum last Thursday morning with his wife Trish before meeting with and hearing the life story of Holocaust survivor Jack Meister. He described the experience as "a day that I'll always treasure".

Jewish Board of Deputies

‘A new level of energy’ at JBOD

By Gareth Narunsky and Sophie Deutsch

One of the largest ever contingents of young people in the history of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies are vying to be deputies, with almost a quarter of the 96 members of the community up for election for the next two years under the age of 30.

IN HOT WATER

Celebrity chef Pete Evans slammed over Icke interview

By AJN STAFF

Celebrity chef Pete Evans has come under fire this week for interviewing British conspiracy theorist David Icke - who has suggested that Holocaust denial be taught in schools - for an upcoming episode of his podcast.

COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANTS

$5.2m to upgrade security

By Peter Kohn

The federal government has rolled out more than $5.2 million in funding for security at 12 Melbourne Jewish organisations under the latest round of its Community Safety Grants initiative.

NEW EXHIBITIONS AT SJM

Sydney Jewish Museum reopens its doors

By Gareth Narunsky

After a three-month closure due to COVID-19, the Sydney Jewish Museum reopened its doors this week and debuted two new exhibitions, including ‘Jews from Islamic Lands’.

UK Labour & Antisemitism

Starmer backs boycott, sacks MP over shared tweet

By AJN STAFF

Days after sacking a senior MP from his shadow cabinet for sharing an "antisemitic conspiracy theory", UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has reportedly backed a proposal to boycott products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank if annexation goes ahead.

UK PM speaks out / Johnson implores Israel to drop annexation bid

Vale, Carl

Comedic legend Carl Reiner dies at 98

By JTA

Star of 'The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming,' Mel Brooks' friend and foil, writer, director, and father of Rob, dies of natural causes at his Beverly Hills home.

Kicking on

Joy for juniors as they return to the pitch

By Shane Desiatnik

For the first time since the COVID-19 sport shutdown began in March, AJAX Junior Footy Club teams were able to do contact training together and play a series of friendly intra-club matches last Sunday.

Ask the Editor

Australian Jewish News editor live, this Sunday

By AJN STAFF

The AJN's national editor Zeddy Lawrence will appear in conversation with Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Ginette Searle this Sunday night at 8pm. Lawrence, who has edited the newspaper since 2009, will offer his perspectives on the important issues facing the Australian Jewish community, as well as its relationship with Israel.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

BREAKING NEWS

Leifer found mentally fit to stand trial

By Evan Zlatkis

SIX years after Australian police filed an extradition request for Malka Leifer to be returned home from Israel, and a staggering 67 court hearings later, a Jerusalem District Court judge has tonight (Australian time) ruled that Leifer is mentally fit to stand trial for extradition.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

PASSOVER 2020

Chag Pesach Sameach from The AJN

By AJN STAFF

The AJN would like to wish its readers and their families a safe and happy Pesach. Chag kasher v'Sameach. Click here to read Pesach greetings from our politicians.

Home in time for Pesach

Relief for Aussies flown home in rescue mission

By Shane Desiatnik

After 16 hours and 24 minutes, El Al conducted its first-ever direct flight to Melbourne to bring Australian nationals home and return Israeli travellers to their families.

COVID-19 Rescue missions / Israel’s diplomats are heroes too

By Arsen Ostrovsky

Editorial / El Al parts Aussie skies

By AJN STAFF

NAME STOUSH

RCANZ vs RCANZ

By Evan Zlatkis

While many believed Manny Waks’ appointment as RCANZ president was merely a joke, Waks confirmed to The AJN this week, ‘Sadly, it's all 100 per cent accurate’.

CASES IN COMMUNITY

COVID-19: Susceptible regardless of age

By Sophie Deutsch

The AJN speaks to members of the Jewish community who have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Dr Norman Swan''s plea / ''Not worth the risk'

By Sophie Deutsch

Passover in a pandemic / Zooming in on Pesach

By Rebecca Davis and Sophie Deutsch

JCA

$18m funding boost for communal organisations

By AJN STAFF

Sydney's JCA has announced it will provide up to $18 million to its member organisations to ensure they can continue to provide vital services to the community in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Labor MP quits position

Moselmane resignation welcomed

By AJN STAFF

‘Apart from his offensive remarks about China's role in the pandemic, Mr Moselmane has taken deeply problematic views on Israel and our community over the years’.

world news

'I will tear out poison of antisemitism'

Keir Starmer, who was elected as leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, apologised for how the party has handled antisemitism within its ranks and committed to making change.

COVID-19 latest / Israel declares complete coronavirus lockdown

Israeli election / Blue and White calls off coalition talks

British PM in intensive care / Jewish community wishes Boris Johnson well

LINING UP FOR JIFF

Jewish film festival takes shape

By Danny Gocs

The coronavirus pandemic poses special challenges for Jewish International Film Festival artistic director Eddie Tamir's preparation for this year's festival.

Netflix and kvell / Best Jewish shows to watch during lockdown

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Friday, August 28, 2020

HIGH HOLY DAYS & COVID-19

Rescuing Rosh Hashanah

By Peter Kohn

Given the current restrictions on gathering for worship, the Rabbinical Council of Victoria is in talks with the Victorian government to solve how Orthodox Jews can observe the High Holy Days.

JEWISH UBER DRIVER ABUSED

'I won't ride with a Jew'

By Evan Zlatkis

A Jewish Uber driver says he was left shaken and concerned for his safety after a passenger this week directed a tirade of antisemitic abuse towards him and recorded the incident on camera.

OFFENSIVE POSTS

UTS student club ‘weaponised Jewish history’

By Gareth Narunsky

AUJS filed an official complaint after the Students for Humanity club shared Instagram and Facebook stories calling Zionism "inherently antisemitic".

Jewish Care Victoria

Second elderly resident at Jewish Care passes away

By AJN STAFF

A second resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has passed away at Jewish Care Victoria's Hannah and Daryl Cohen Family Building in Windsor.

JSPS

Funding for another year

By AJN STAFF

Sydney's Jewish Suicide Prevention Strategy (JSPS) will continue for another year, chairperson Isabelle Shapiro has announced.

ANTISEMITIC BULLYING

More claims, legal action launched

By Rebecca Davis

An independent investigation into shocking claims of antisemitic bullying at Brighton Secondary College continues, while legal action has now been taken by a number of alleged victims.

A warning to students / NSW school cracks down on antisemitic bullying

By Sophie Deutsch

Israeli stabbed to death by Palestinian in suspected terror attack

A Palestinian man stabbed Rabbi Shai Ohayon to death outside the Tel Aviv suburb of Petah Tikva in a suspected terror attack on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

'He was humble, kind' / Stabbing victim laid to rest

Historic flight

First Israel-UAE commercial flight to take off next Monday

The first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE is scheduled for next week, carrying US and Israeli delegations to Abu Dhabi after the two countries agreed to normalise ties

JEWISH HOLOCAUST CENTRE

One door closes

By Rebecca Davis

‘It has been bittersweet to not be standing alongside our wonderful survivors and dedicated volunteers, farewelling this building that has served us so well for 36 years’.

ATHLETICS

Montag enjoys Olympic Games milestone

By Shane Desiatnik

It’s official: Jemima Montag will make her Olympic Games debut in Tokyo in early August next year, after being confirmed as a member of the Australian Olympic Team.

COMPETITIONS

Win a copy of Dunera Lives: Profiles

To celebrate the launch of Dunera Lives: Profiles, The AJN has 10 copies of the book to give away!

Competitions / Win tickets to Van Gogh Alive

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

12 RESIDENTS diagnosed

COVID-19 hits home

By Peter Kohn and Rebecca Davis

Twelve elderly residents at Jewish Care Victoria's Hannah & Daryl Cohen Family Building in Windsor have been diagnosed with COVID-19, along with three staff members.

Beirut explosion

The Project refuses to apologise over Israel slur

By Evan Zlatkis

Channel Ten's The Project has refused to apologise over a segment on Wednesday night in which Israel was blamed for the Beirut explosion.

FAREWELLING 'A MENSCH'

As Sofer leaves, Danon tipped as new ambassador

By Peter Kohn

Mark Sofer will fly out of Australia next week, having completed a three-year term as Israel’s ambassador to Australia.

WORLD NEWS

Israel offers humanitarian aid to Lebanon after Beirut explosions

President Rivlin: ‘We share the pain of the Lebanese people and sincerely reach out to offer our aid at this difficult time’.

Israeli hospitals offer to take in wounded from Beirut explosions

ABC Compass

Jeremy Spinak doco to air this Sunday

By Gareth Narunsky

Produced and directed by filmmaker Mitzi Goldman - Spinak's first cousin - Jez follows the former NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president in the last five months of his life.

'SHAMEFUL, DISTRESSING'

Defaced photo of Daniel Andrews slammed

By Peter Kohn

‘Using these evil symbols to attack our elected representatives is an insult to the memory of victims murdered at the hands of the Nazis’.

video campaign

Spotlighting family violence

By Rebecca Davis

Jewish Care Victoria has launched a new animated video campaign to help build awareness of family violence.

Calling all young artists

AJN annual Rosh Hashanah Card Competition

We're calling on kids across the country aged between five and 12 to put textas, crayons or pencils to paper, creating a design that captures the spirit of the chag.

COMPETITIONS

Win a copy of The Powerbroker

By AJN STAFF

The AJN has 10 copies of The Powerbroker - Mark Leibler: An Australian Jewish Life to give away.

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

JUSTICE FOR MALKI

'A meaningful step forward'

By AJN STAFF

The family of 15-year-old Australian Malki Roth, who was killed in a 2001 bombing in Israel, has hailed news that the United States is considering withholding aid from Jordan in a bid to secure the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi, the terrorist responsible.

US-Jordan extradition row / Extradition a step closer?

In-depth / Malki Roth's parents hope US can extradite her gloating killer

COVID and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Abuse reports to surge?

By Rebecca Davis and Sophie Deutsch

Almost three months since the introduction of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Jewish social welfare organisations have expressed concerns over the impacts of the pandemic in relation to domestic and family violence.

LEIFER LATEST

New twist in Leifer case

By Jacob Magid

Malka Leifer’s lawyer is demanding Israel’s prison system explain why it’s prescribing Leifer anti-psychotic medication if a psychiatric panel says she's faking mental illness.

''This was so hard to see''

Shock over Sydney woman with swastika

By Evan Zlatkis

A young Jewish mother has been left distressed after sighting a woman with a swastika scrawled on her cheek in the Sydney suburb of Maroubra earlier this week.

Rose Bay Public School

200 ‘close contacts’ at Rose Bay Public School

By Evan Zlatkis

Approximately 200 close contacts have been identified at Sydney's Rose Bay Public School after a Jewish before and after-school care worker tested positive for COVID-19.

Child exploitation

Ex-Emanuel School employee pleads guilty

By AJN STAFF

Dean Kaplan, who worked as a fitness instructor at Sydney’s Emanuel School, entered guilty pleas to three child exploitation charges on Tuesday.

ANNEXATION CONTROVERSY

West Bank turmoil could embolden Hezbollah

By Peter Kohn

If Israel proceeds to annex parts of the West Bank next month - as signalled by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - the IDF have considered how possible unrest there could embolden Hezbollah, a senior IDF spokesperson has stated.

Moshe Ya'alon / ''You can't annex something that belongs to you''

By Gareth Narunsky

Boris Johnson / ‘Annexation breaches international law’

A present for the PM

A ScoMo-norah

By Evan Zlatkis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison told The AJN this week a menorah gifted to him by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry will remind him every day of "the contribution of the Jewish community to Australia".

Food

Hummus bar simply a hit in Sydney

By Sophie Deutsch

Opening in 2018, Simply Hummus Bar is located in Darlinghurst and serves a delectable array of Middle Eastern food with a vegan twist.

Podcast

Is anti-Zionism just antisemitism by another name?

By Real Talk with The ECAJ

Is anti-Zionism just antisemitism by another name? Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin looks at the meaning, evolution and impact of anti-Zionism.

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Friday, June 12, 2020

''a repulsive assault''

Antisemitic vandals target Balaclava ATMs

By Evan Zlatkis

The great-grandson of a Holocaust survivor says he was "saddened, hurt and shocked" to find a swastika scrawled over a Star of David on an ATM in the Melbourne suburb of Balaclava earlier this week.

AFR FRYDENBERG CARTOON

'Anything but a quick sketch'

By Evan Zlatkis

Australia's former race discrimination commissioner says The Australian Financial Review (AFR)'s explanation and apology this week for its cartoon of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, which sparked claims of antisemitism, was "peculiar".

VALE PETER WEISS

Tributes for 'godfather of Australian fashion'

By Gareth Narunsky

Peter Weiss has been remembered as an ‘inspiration’ and a ‘most generous philanthropist’ after passing away at the age of 84.

MICROSCOPE BREAKTHROUGH

A quantum leap

By AJN STAFF

Researchers at the Israeli Technion University's Robert and Ruth Magid Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory have developed a microscope that records the flow of light.

MHC's challenging future

Toorak Shule’s rabbi resigns

By Peter Kohn

The resignation of Rabbi Ephraim Lever, chief minister at Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (MHC), aka Toorak Shule, is the latest development at the troubled flagship shule which has seen three key departures in as many years.

Childhood sweethearts

Romance rekindled 72 years on

By Sophie Deutsch

More than 70 years after first dating in Johannesburg, Norman Lippa, 96, and Mickey Michalow, 92, recently reunited in Sydney after Mickey spotted a photo of Norman in the social pages of The AJN.

women''s footy

Jackettes jump back into training

By AJN STAFF

It was freezing at floodlit Albert Park on June 3, but that didn't bother AJAX's women's footy team. The Jackettes were just happy to be passing and kicking the Sherrin around together at their first group training session since the COVID-19 lockdown began.

AJN Exclusive

One-on-one with Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg

By Sophie Deutsch

Known for his performances in The Social Network and Zombieland, Jesse Eisenberg speaks to The AJN about his latest role in World War II biopic, Resistance.

Queen''s Birthday Honours

Mazal tov to our Queen’s Birthday honorees!

By AJN STAFF

29 Jewish Australians have been recognised with Queen's Birthday Honours for their outstanding service and contributions to society. Full interviews in this week's AJN.

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

US ELECTION

Good and bad of Trump, Biden

By Peter Kohn

The Australian newspaper’s foreign editor Greg Sheridan told an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council webinar a re-elected Trump would be better than a victory for Joe Biden.

MELBOURNE SHULES RE-OPEN

Welcome news as minyans return

By Rebecca Davis

As of midnight Tuesday, indoor religious ceremonies of up to 10 people plus one faith leader became permissible following the state government’s relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions.

END OF AN ERA

‘A dedicated and tireless leader’

By Gareth Narunsky

Communal leaders and state and federal MPs have paid tribute to outgoing NSW Jewish Board of Deputies chief executive Vic Alhadeff.

Tributes to Vic Alhadeff / ‘There will be truly big shoes to fill’

By AJN STAFF

Israel-Sudan peace deal

'An extraordinary period of history'

By Evan Zlatkis

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Australia “welcomes the historic announcement by Sudan that it will normalise relations with Israel”.

Two years on

Tree of Life victims remembered

By AJN STAFF

To mark the second anniversary of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the Anti-Defamation Commission has produced a short film commemorating the victims of the massacre.

25 years on

Reflections on the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin

By Jeremy Leibler

‘Twenty-five years after the tragedy of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, the silent majority must not be silent’.

Rabin’s vision

By AJN STAFF

HSC

Classical Hebrew exams: 'Not too many surprises'

By AJN STAFF

HSC students who sat the Classical Hebrew Continuers and Extension exams have been largely positive about the papers.

COMMENT

Life after COVID

By Dr Eva Lowy

‘We need to start a conversation about the stigma related to acknowledging being lonely. By doing so, we will normalise the problem’.

MACCABI VICTORIA

Excitement builds for return to sport 2.0

By Shane Desiatnik

Maccabi Victoria: ‘Our clubs have begun preparing for the 2021 sporting year with enthusiasm and optimism, and the health and safety of our members remains our first priority’.

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

''A day of great relief''

Minister signs off on Leifer extradition

By Evan Zlatkis

Alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer will be on a plane back to Australia to face 74 charges of child sex abuse within 60 days after Israel's Justice Minister signed off on her extradition order overnight.

B'NAI B'RITH, JNF AWARDS

Community's Changemakers honoured

By Evan Zlatkis

At this week’s B’nai B’rith and JNF Changemaker Awards ceremony, hosted via Zoom, it was announced that a new category is being added to the annual awards in Joshua Levi’s honour.

Tributes for Shirley Lowy

'Her loss to us is immense'

By Gareth Narunsky

Lady Shirley, wife to Westfield founder Sir Frank and matriarch of the Lowy family, passed away in Tel Aviv aged 86 last Wednesday, December 9, just before Chanukah.

CHANUKAH ON THE HILL

Lighting up Canberra

By Evan Zlatkis

In a video message to the community, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Chanukah reminds us that "even when things seem bleak, a light will continue to shine".

VIDEO / Happy Chanukah from the PM

By AJN STAFF

CHANUKAH FROM THE HEART

Melbourne reawakens to lights and latkes

By Peter Kohn

For Premier Daniel Andrews, a spin of the dreidel and a set of large illuminated pillars were the perfect Chanukah antidote to a CBD that's been unusually dull and dark for much of 2020, as COVID lockdowns drained the lifeblood from Melbourne's geographic heart.

ADF JEWISH CHAPLAINCY / 'Bringing light into dark places'

By Rebecca Davis

CHANUKAH HITS FED SQUARE / Sharing light and hope

By Rebecca Davis

ISRAEL-MOROCCO PEACE DEAL

'The fulfilment of the Zionist vision'

By Evan Zlatkis

Israel and Morocco have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, US President Donald Trump announced last week, marking the fourth Arab-Israel agreement in four months.

NEW PEACE PARTNER / Israel inks deal establishing diplomatic ties with Bhutan

HAILING HOUDA / A groundbreaking Bahraini Jewish woman

By FREDDY ZARTZ

CULT OF THE TITANS

The stolen swastika

By Sophie Deutsch

‘The swastika invokes a deep-seated response from Jews everywhere . We applaud the Sydney Dance Company for turning the production into an educational vehicle’.

COMPETITIONS

Wavin sensors giveaway

Wavin wants to help keep the Jewish community safe over yom tov and the holiday season and are giving away over $5000 worth of sensors to ensure our community stays safe.

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

Vale Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

‘A shining example for world Jewry’

By Evan Zlatkis

Tributes from across Australia - including from PM Scott Morrison - have poured in since the former chief rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth passed away on Saturday.

Reflections / 'The finest teacher of the most important lessons'

By Rabbi James Kennard

Editorial / A giant of our times

By AJN STAFF

BIDEN ELECTED PRESIDENT

'A great friend of the State of Israel'

By Gareth Narunsky

ECAJ: ‘We sincerely hope that the Biden-Harris administration will advance its predecessors' profoundly important advancements toward securing Israeli-Arab peace’.

MADAM VEEP-ELECT / Kamala Harris - the political and personal resonance

By Rebecca Davis

ANTISEMITIC SLUR

Minister slams cardiologist's 'jew bags' jibe

By Peter Kohn

A prominent Melbourne cardiologist who said a Jewish tenant should "pack his jew bags and f**k off" following a request for a rent reduction due to COVID-19 has drawn condemnation from Victoria’s Health Minister.

LABOR, LIBERALS UNITE

MPs honour Yitzhak Rabin

By Evan Zlatkis

A bipartisan motion was moved in federal Parliament this week affirming Australia's "ongoing commitment" to the late Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin's vision of a peaceful two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

ANTISEMITIC BULLYING

More measures to come, but families 'disappointed'

By Rebecca Davis

The independent inquiry commissioned by the Victorian Department of Education and Training into serious allegations of antisemitic bullying at Brighton Secondary College has concluded, resulting in 18 recommendations for the school.

KRISTALLNACHT

'We stand with you'

By Sophie Deutsch

On Kristallnacht, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian remarked, "We stand with you in remembering every single victim, every single Jew who experienced the worst in humanity."

MITZVAH DAY

A decade of making a difference

Mitzvah Day - the international day of good deeds - will be back for its 10th year this Sunday, November 15.

INTERVIEW

One-on-one with Alice Zaslavsky

By Rebecca Davis

Alice Zaslavsky first burst on to screens with her infectious energy on MasterChef eight years ago. Since then, she has become a well-respected cook, food writer and broadcaster.

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

IsraelI election

Can Bibi translate victory into government?

By Gareth Narunsky

‘It appears that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party will be the largest in the new Knesset and that he is the likeliest party leader to be asked to form a new government’.

Analysis / A bundle of post-poll questions now facing Israel

By Peter Kohn

AMAZON, EBAY RETRACT TEXTS

Nazi material pulled

By Peter Kohn

Online platforms eBay Australia and Amazon Australia have announced they are removing Nazi-related items from their websites.

$3 MILLION RAISED

Bushfire funds at work

By AJN STAFF

More than $3 million has been raised for the Victorian Jewish Bushfire Relief Appeal following the devastating summer fires that ravaged the state.

VALE LAURIE ROSENBLUM

'A dedicated champion'

By Gareth Narunsky

Laurie Rosenblum, who passed away last week aged 95, has been described as a "dedicated champion of Queensland and Australian Jewry" for his more than 50 years of dedication to the community.

AUSTRALIA-ISRAEL TIES

Opening business doors

By Shane Desiatnik

From a high-tech security printing firm, to world leaders in products tackling drought and water pollution, the 17-strong Israeli business mission that accompanied Reuven Rivlin's visit to Australia certainly packed a punch.

CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Coming to terms with a new 'Big C'

By Rabbi Ralph Genende

‘We need to recognise that the fear of the coronavirus and the panic it can elicit could be more damaging than the virus itself’.

Leaders Q&A

Keeping it real

By Rebecca Davis

They are leaders of the Jewish community, regularly quoted in our news pages. In the first of our two-part series, Vic Alhadeff and Hayley Southwick share a more personal side.

SHULE GRANT

Refurbishment at Ballarat

By AJN STAFF

Ballarat Synagogue has been awarded more than $100,000 by the Victorian government for repairs and maintenance works at the shule.

Author interview

Childhood loss and hope

By Danny Gocs

It started as a memoir to unravel a family rift and ended up winning one of Britain's most prestigious book awards. The AJN speaks to the author of The Cut Out Girl, Bart van Es.

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Schools, synagogues close

Community comes to a halt

By Gareth Narunsky and Peter Kohn

Two of Sydney's Jewish schools have officially shut their doors as synagogues around Australia suspend services in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Shules suspend services / All synagogues told to stop minyanim

By AJN STAFF

Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah / Second case of coronavirus confirmed

By Rebecca Davis

CASE DISMISSED

Frydenberg not a dual citizen

By Evan Zlatkis

Doubts over Josh Frydenberg's eligibility to sit in Parliament were finally put to rest this week after the Federal Court of Australia dismissed a dual citizenship challenge against him.

Supporting victims

An 'empowering' action

By Rebecca Davis

Dassi Erlich, accompanied by her sisters Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper, returned to the gates of the school where they were allegedly abused by former principal Malka Leifer for an event organised by Loud Fence.

NSW MAN ON TERROR CHARGES

Terror suspect charged

By Gareth Narunsky

Authorities have charged a 21-year-old man from the NSW South Coast, who has antisemitic and neo-Nazi interests, with planning a terrorist act.

CHRISTCHURCH: ONE YEAR ON

'Standing together to fight hatred'

By Rebecca Davis

‘As the Muslim community stood with us during the tragic synagogue attacks in Pittsburgh it's important for the Jewish community to do the same’.

ISRAEL NEWS

Netanyahu's trial delayed by over two months

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's trial in three corruption cases has been postponed until May 24 due to restrictions on Israel's courts as part of measures to combat the coronavirus.

Israeli elections / Gantz vows to form government ‘within days’

Controversial tracking / Israel starts surveilling coronavirus carriers

THE LATE JEREMY SPINAK

Doco honours Jeremy's legacy

By Gareth Narunsky

Facing his mortality, the late Jeremy Spinak asked a filmmaker to document the final months of his life ‘so that [my] children will know who I am’.

Leaders Q&A

Keeping it real: part two

By Rebecca Davis

In the second instalment of our two-part series, The AJN presents a more personal side of Jewish communal leaders Jillian Segal and Jeremy Leibler.

COMPETITIONS

Win a bottle of M&H Classic Single Malt Whisky

The Australian Jewish News has two bottles of the M&H Classic Single Malt Whisky to give away.

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Friday, April 17, 2020

A different Yom Hashoah

Remembering the Holocaust in the time of COVID-19

By AJN STAFF

‘Streaming the Yom Hashoah commemoration allows us to maintain our decades-long tradition of coming together as a community, albeit virtually, to remember those who perished’.

Connecting with survivors / Hope for the future

By Rebecca Davis

Yom Hashoah 2020 / Coronavirus ‘a very real threat to Holocaust memory’

By Danny Hochberg

POLICE RAID MINYAN

Pesach gathering ‘extremely disappointing’

By Rebecca Davis

The behaviour of a group of ultra-Orthodox individuals in Melbourne, conducting a minyan on the first day of Pesach, has been slammed as ‘dangerous’ and ‘stupid’.

Social distancing ignored / Pesach raid: police swoop on illegal minyan

By AJN STAFF

Nazi flag in Victoria

‘The Holocaust should teach people a lesson’

By Rebecca Davis

Just days before Yom Hashoah, a flag depicting a swastika was erected in the Victorian town of Kyabram, alongside two national flags of China, all stamped with the word ‘COVID-19’.

Booksellers under fire / 'Recruiting tool for neo-Nazis'

By Peter Kohn

''A superb educator''

Phil Roberts marks 30 years at Mount Sinai

By Gareth Narunsky

‘The contribution Phil has made has been enormous and the college would not be in the place it is today if not for the dedication, leadership and innovation he continues to bring’.

EDDIE JAKU TURNS 100

A very happy birthday

By Gareth Narunsky

Always the optimist, Eddie Jaku isn't fazed that the COVID-19 crisis means he won't be able to celebrate his 100th birthday with friends and family. "It's not cancelled, it's postponed," he said. "When this is all finished, we'll have a big party."

ISRAEL NEWS

Knesset given 21 days to pick PM, or go to new election

President Reuven Rivlin informed Benny Gantz that his mandate to form a government had ended, after the Blue and White party leader failed to present a government to the parliament.

Coalition talks resume, with Gantz threatening anti-Netanyahu legislation

MACCABI NSW

Awards go ahead without pomp and ceremony

By AJN STAFF

The COVID-19 outbreak forced Maccabi NSW to part with its tradition of hosting a presentation for its annual Jewish Sports Awards, but the winners for the 2019 calendar year were still announced.

Cricket / Maccabi-AJAX Zoom into senior club awards

By Shane Desiatnik

A LESSON IN GRATITUDE

A time to appreciate what we have

By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman

‘One of the major upshots of the new normal is the extent to which we no longer take simple things for granted’.

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

RABIN SPEECH SLAMMED

Greens Senator: ‘My timing was clumsy’

By Evan Zlatkis

The Greens Foreign Affairs spokesperson told The AJN this week her "timing was clumsy" when she delivered a speech last week attacking Israel during a motion marking 25 years since Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.

Editorial / Greens at it again

By AJN STAFF

Video / Liberals, Labor stand up for Israel

By AJN STAFF

VIDEO

Happy Chanukah from the PM

By AJN STAFF

ScoMo: “I wish the Jewish people of Australia a light-filled Chanukah”.

Watch / PM Scott Morrison’s tribute to Rabbi Sacks

By AJN STAFF

''Right wing ideology''

NSW teenager charged with terror offences

By AJN STAFF

Police said the teenager, 18, "has an extreme right wing ideology and he's focused on neo-Nazi, white supremacist, and antisemitic material".

ANTISEMITIC EMAIL

Doctor disciplined after probe

By Peter Kohn

An investigation by Monash Health into an antisemitic incident involving employee Dr Arthur Nasis has issued him with a "first and final warning". The senior cardiologist had earlier apologised for an offensive email he sent.

LEIFER LATEST

Appeal verdict due within weeks

By Evan Zlatkis

The Supreme Court hearing in Israel saw Leifer's lawyers reiterate claims she would not receive a fair trial in Australia and that the alleged abuse was consensual.

Shock resignation / Malka Leifer’s lawyers step down

By Evan Zlatkis

APOLOGY FOR COOPER SNUB

Germany, 82 years on: 'We are sorry'

By Rebecca Davis

The German government issued a historic apology on Sunday, 82 years since the day William Cooper and a delegation from the Australian Aborigines' League marched to the German consulate in Melbourne to protest against the Nazis.

'An incredible moment' / Germany to apologise for William Cooper snub

By Rebecca Davis

FOREIGN MINISTER AT ECAJ

Payne: ‘One step closer for the Jewish people’

By Sophie Deutsch

Foreign Minister Senator Marise Payne has addressed a second sitting of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry's annual conference.

LEADERS TACKLE ISSUES

Nuclear Iran on Abbott’s agenda

By AJN STAFF

Addressing the annual Leadership Dialogue, a series of talks between officials from Australia, the UK and Israel, Abbott called the Iranian regime "a monstrosity".

COMPETITIONS

Win a copy of Griffith Review 69: The European Exchange

The AJN has five copies to give away of Griffith Review 69: The European Exchange. Good luck!

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

US ELECTION

White House winner: hopes, fears

By Evan Zlatkis

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry: 'If the Trump era ends with this election, he will be remembered as one of the finest allies Israel has ever had'.

Biden believes 'we will be the winners' of US election

'SHALOM, CHAVER'

Remembering Rabin, 25 years on

By Peter Kohn

Yitzhak Rabin’s daughter Dalia Rabin spoke of a PM, defence minister, soldier and diplomat who was also a father who “took me to the doctor … visited my school”.

B''nai B''rith NSW / Rare Rabin exhibition goes on show

By Shane Desiatnik

''A fruitful relationship''

UAE, Jewish community plant tree of peace

By Peter Kohn

As part of continuous efforts to spread the value ??of tolerance between different peoples and religions, the UAE Consulate in Melbourne organised the Peace Tree Initiative.

HOPE FOR BRCA CARRIERS

'This could make a huge difference'

By Gareth Narunsky

A new clinical trial hopes to offer women with the BRCA gene mutation an option other than a mastectomy, with doctors aiming to test the effectiveness of a drug called Denosumab in delaying or even preventing breast cancer in women who carry a faulty BRCA1 gene.

United Israel Appeal

Top speakers for UIA NSW AGM

By AJN STAFF

Jewish Agency chairman Isaac 'Bougie' Herzog and Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevich will be the guest speakers at United Israel Appeal (UIA) NSW's AGM next Tuesday, November 10.

United Israel Appeal / A day of giving

By AJN STAFF

World News

Four dead in Vienna terror attack

Terrorists opened fire at several sites Monday evening in central Vienna, including in the area of a major synagogue and the offices of the Jewish community.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Vienna attack

Damning report

UK probe finds Labour guilty of antisemitic discrimination

A UK government investigation into antisemitism in Labour found that equality laws were broken and the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination.

Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn

Kristallnacht commemoration

The power to choose our response

By Vic Alhadeff

‘The power to choose our response to the issues with which our community is confronted is our challenge today’.

CHANGEMAKER AWARDS

Internships on offer

By Evan Zlatkis

‘It’s wonderful to see how the B’nai B’rith & JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards bring our communal organisations together in support of our future leaders’.

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

CORONAVIRUS HITS COMMUNITY

Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah closed until Monday

By Rebecca Davis

A staff member at Melbourne's Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges has tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in the school closing for at least three days.

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Communal events postponed amid coronavirus threat

By AJN STAFF

Major events in Sydney and Melbourne, including the In One Voice festival and UIA women’s and young leadership functions, have been postponed due to the coronavirus threat.

Coronavirus fallout / Premier's visit, missions postponed

By Gareth Narunsky

March of the Living / MOTL postponed for the first time in history

By Peter Kohn

LEIFER LATEST

One step closer to justice?

By AJN STAFF

Malka Leifer's alleged victims hope they are "one step closer" to justice after an Israeli judge decided not to allow any more defence witnesses to cross-examine a psychiatric panel who assessed Leifer's mental state.

TRIBUTE IN PARLIAMENT

‘Josh made us better’

By AJN STAFF

NSW MP Ron Hoenig has paid tribute to late AJN CEO Joshua Levi in a speech to state Parliament late last month.

SUBSIDY SCHEME

Helping students visit Israel

By Peter Kohn

The Israel For Youth Foundation hopes to enable a far wider segment of Australian Jewish year 10 students to receive a $5000 per capita subsidy for Israel programs.

US ELECTION

The Democrats, Israel and Donald Trump

By Bruce Wolpe

‘A Sanders nomination will open unprecedented rifts in American society over US support for Israel’.

ARTS

Fiddler back on stage - in Yiddish

By Danny Gocs

It is six months before the curtain goes up on the Australian premiere of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, but the creative work is already underway.

PHOTOS

Party like it’s Purim!

By Peter Haskin

At schools, shules and wherever a Megillah was read, the spirit of Purim was alive with costumes aplenty and hamantashen in abundance.

COMPETITIONS

Win tickets to Melbourne Jewish Book Week

The Australian Jewish News has five double passes to give away to the opening night of Melbourne Jewish Book Week at the Glen Eira Town Hall.

Musical / Win tickets to 9 to 5: The Musical

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Friday, May 22, 2020

COVID-19 LATEST

Palestinian Authority refuses aid sent via Israel

By JTA

The Palestinian Authority has rejected a shipment of medical supplies to deal with the coronavirus sent by the United Arab Emirates because it coordinated the shipment with Israel.

Antisemitic vandalism

Jewish-founded golf club sprayed with swastikas

By Evan Zlatkis

Swastikas, along with obscene images and homophobic slurs, have been daubed along the lawn of Melbourne's Cranbourne Golf Club in an incident described as 'disgusting' by witnesses.

Amit Ben-Ygal mourned

‘Our hearts bleed with you’

By Shane Desiatnik

Members of the Australian Jewish community gathered online to farewell fallen IDF soldier Amit Ben-Ygal, 21, whose father Baruch had saved an Australian athlete's life during the Maccabiah bridge collapse disaster 23 years ago.

Editorial / Amit Ben-Ygal was ‘family’

By AJN STAFF

SYDNEY WOMAN EARNS SMICHA

Mazal tov Rabbanit Levitan!

By Gareth Narunsky

Lawyer Judith Levitan, Sydney's first woman to become an orthodox rabbi, wants to be "a resource for the community, to help people connect meaningfully and be inspired by Judaism". Mazal tov Rabbanit Levitan!

Back to school

Students set to return from Monday

By Rebecca Davis

Melbourne's Jewish schools have announced various plans in order to see students gradually fill classrooms again after the coronavirus outbreak forced learning to transition online.

''A lifelong journey''

Walt Secord converting to Judaism

By Gareth Narunsky

NSW shadow treasurer Walt Secord, who is also deputy chair of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel, has revealed he is currently in the process of converting through Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue.

ANGER OVER SWASTIKA SALE

Apology, but auction proceeds

By Evan Zlatkis

A Tasmanian auctioneer has this week apologised to "anybody who has been affected" by the sale of a piece of Nazi memorabilia, despite proceeding with the auction, arguing: "People are interested in artefacts associated with these events."

A historic appointment

Newcastle’s first rabbi in 60 years

By Sophie Deutsch

Rabbi Yossi Rodal is set to take the helm of Newcastle Hebrew Congregation with his wife Malki after six years working with Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia.

MACCABI AUSTRALIA

Mega Maccabi Zoom event

By AJN STAFF

Maccabi will host a free ‘Sport & Wellbeing in our Community’ webinar via Zoom from 7.30pm on Sunday, May 24 featuring a high-profile guest panel.

Shavuot 2020

WATCH: Kosher cheesecake recipe

With Shavuot just around the corner, Spot On kosher cafe owner Izzy Abrahams shares his family's beloved New York-style cheesecake recipe with a step-by-step video exclusively for AJN readers!

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

MINYANS DURING LOCKDOWN

Health authorities warn: ‘Don’t look for loopholes’

By Peter Kohn

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has warned those in the Jewish community who may be exploiting loopholes in COVID-19 restrictions, that to gather for worship will incur "significant penalties".

More than 50 diagnosed

Infection toll keeps climbing

By AJN STAFF

As of Wednesday morning, there were 31 active COVID-19 cases among Jewish Care Victoria residents - four more than on Sunday night - and 20 among staff.

BOARD OF DEPUTIES AGM

Mike Kelly: ‘We have to be on our guard’

By Sophie Deutsch

Former federal MP Mike Kelly, whose son Ben Sakker Kelly was elected as a deputy, was the guest speaker at the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies annual general meeting earlier this week.

JEWISHCARE CEO STEPS DOWN

'An incredible journey' after 14 years

By AJN STAFF

Outgoing CEO of Sydney’s JewishCare, Claire Vernon: ‘I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the board, my team, our clients, and the entire community for their support’.

Back to the future

Ian Sandler appointed president of JCA

By Gareth Narunsky

JCA's incoming president is no stranger to the organisation or the community. Ian Sandler will succeed Stephen Chipkin, who has held the role since 2014.

Neo-Nazi group condemned

Shule targeted in Brisbane

By AJN STAFF

Police have been alerted after a neo-Nazi group targeted Brisbane Synagogue, with a sticker proclaiming "Australian Fascist Action. National Socialist Network" stuck on a pole outside the shule.

ISRAEL-UAE DEAL

'A historic deal for humanity'

By Evan Zlatkis

‘This is a bold sweeping brushstroke in the mural of our history, and it points to a future with more hope and peace’.

Yuval Rotem weighs in / Israel-UAE accord is 'huge'

By Peter Kohn

Mossad chief meets with UAE security head in Abu Dhabi

COMMENT

Our community must rally to Kylie's cause

By Anna Pasternak

‘It is incumbent on us as a community to express our solidarity with Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert and ramp up international pressure on Iran’s government to release her’.

TRAVEL

Visiting Israel's attractions virtually

By Danny Gocs

From the comfort of your home, see some of Israel's wonderful tourist sights online.

last days to enter!

AJN annual Rosh Hashanah Card Competition

We're calling on kids across the country aged between five and 12 to put textas, crayons or pencils to paper, creating a design that captures the spirit of the chag.

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

TRIBUTES TO OUTGOING MP

Parliament ‘a poorer place’ without Mike Kelly

By Evan Zlatkis

Jewish community leaders have paid tribute to outgoing federal Labor MP Mike Kelly, noting he ‘always maintained a firm commitment to Australia’s strong relationship with Israel’.

HATE SPREADS LIKE VIRUS

COVID-19 antisemitism reaches Australia

By Gareth Narunsky

Australians have been posting comments and sharing various images online, portraying the coronavirus as a 'Jew', as well as accusing Jews of creating and spreading the virus.

Coronavirus app

Jewish community urged to download COVIDSafe app

By AJN STAFF

Communal leaders are urging members of the community to download the federal government's COVIDSafe mobile phone app, stating, "We all have a role to play."

ISRAEL''S 72ND BIRTHDAY

‘A time of celebration and reflection’

By AJN STAFF

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, along with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, have released Yom Ha'atzmaut messages to the Australian Jewish community.

A virtual Yom Ha'atzmaut / 'A small country with a very big heart'

By Sophie Deutsch

Ambassador''s reflections / Celebrating Israel's resilience, achievements

By Mark Sofer

Leaders tackle COVID-19

Morrison, Netanyahu discuss coronavirus

By AJN STAFF

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu were among a group of world leaders who took part in a video call on the coronavirus pandemic.

Remembering Greg Sher

Jewish Anzac honoured

By Peter Kohn

Private Greg Sher, who had given his life while on duty in Afghanistan, was honoured with a moving neighbourhood tribute on Anzac Day.

YOM HAZIKARON IN VICTORIA

'We embrace them in a virtual hug'

By Peter Kohn

On Yom Hazikaron, ‘we remember that our independence has exacted a heavy price and we bow our heads in gratitude to those who have paid the ultimate price’.

Yom Hazikaron in NSW / Hundreds tune in online in remembrance

By Shane Desiatnik

Editorial

Why this year's Yoms are different to all other Yoms

By AJN STAFF

‘These are days we can only hope future generations will find hard to comprehend’.

Kicking on during COVID

Lewis and co keep the Jackas' dream alive

By Shane Desiatnik

AJAX men's Football Club captain and newly appointed assistant coach Nick Lewis says: 'We're all itching to play footy, and give our fans a chance to come and watch us, hot dog in hand, and enjoy a great day out'.

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Unity government

Netanyahu and Gantz reach unity deal: report

Blue and White’s Benny Gantz is set to partner Benjamin Netanyahu in a unity government, serving initially as foreign minister but then taking over from Netanyahu as PM in 2021.

Leaders issue plea

‘Protect the common good’

By Gareth Narunsky and Rebecca Davis

Members of the Jewish community succumbing to COVID-19 is a "reality we need to face", as doctors, rabbinical and community leaders reiterate the importance of social distancing in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Restrictions on visitors / Aged care in lockdown

By Sophie Deutsch

Parents speak out / Mixed reactions to Jewish school closures

By Evan Zlatkis

Historic El Al flight

More than 100 Australians flown home from Israel

By Peter Kohn

El Al landed a passenger plane in Australia for the first time in history, bringing Aussies home from Israel and Israelis back to their families in the wake of the COVID-19 threat.

MELISSA PARKE CONDEMNED

Former MP slammed over Israel ‘apartheid’ comments

By Evan Zlatkis

Former federal Labor MP Melissa Parke has been slammed over comments she made this week accusing Israel of apartheid.

'THE JUSTICE PRINCIPLE'

Litzman responds to doco allegations

By Rebecca Davis

Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman maintains he did not interfere in alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer's extradition in a statement released this week.

The simchas continue

'No shortage of love and ruach'

By Rebecca Davis

While coronavirus has halted almost all events, the simchas have gone on for a number of families, who have enforced responsible measures and embraced social distancing to ensure their days of celebration did not go amiss.

Tackling ovarian cancer

A powerful fashion statement

By Rebecca Davis

Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, the siblings behind fashion label Camilla and Marc, have launched a campaign to combat ovarian cancer, a disease very close to their hearts.

WORLD'S LONGEST CHALLAH

It's official!

By AJN STAFF

JNF Australia and Sydney's Grandma Moses store now officially hold the Guinness World Record for the longest baked braided loaf of bread.

Last chance to enter

Win a bottle of M&H Classic Single Malt Whisky

The Australian Jewish News has two bottles of the M&H Classic Single Malt Whisky to give away.

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

HISTORIC VISIT TO OZ

G’day President Rivlin!

By AJN STAFF

From a rockstar reception by Jewish day school students to standing ovations at UIA gala events in Sydney and Melbourne, to talks with state and federal leaders and more, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's visit to Australia was a success.

Presidential visit / Rivlin greeted by top Victorians

By AJN STAFF

UIA centenary / Rivlin addresses Jewish community

By AJN STAFF

LEIFER LATEST

Rivlin pledges to intervene on Leifer extradition

By AJN STAFF

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he will personally meet with the Chief Justice of Israel to discuss how the Malka Leifer case can be expedited, if court hearings scheduled in Israel this week do not see the matter progress.

VICTORIAN BREAKTHROUGH

Compulsory Holocaust education for schools

By Peter Kohn

Victoria will become the second state after NSW to introduce mandatory Holocaust education in public schools, with Victorian Education Minister James Merlino stating, “Most kids today wouldn't be able to explain what the Holocaust was.”

Premier in the Holy Land

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to visit Israel

By Gareth Narunsky

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is due to visit Israel next month on a trip organised by the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies.

Uni newspaper slammed

'Textbook antisemitism'

By Shane Desiatnik

University of Sydney student newspaper Honi Soit has denied claims of antisemitism after it published an image claiming Jews were responsible for killing Jesus.

ASIO chief''s warning / Neo-Nazis 'a real threat'

By Sophie Deutsch

SHOAH EXHIBITION

Frydenberg: 'Never again' a collective duty

By AJN STAFF

Unveiling a redesigned Holocaust exhibition at the Australian War Memorial, Josh Frydenberg warned about the rise of the far-right, including in some parts of Australia.

CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Israel may quarantine travellers from Australia

Israel's Health Minister Yaakov Litzman said the country is considering implementing a quarantine on travellers returning from Italy and Australia amid outbreaks of the coronavirus.

AJN PHOTO COMPETITIONS

Prize-winning natural attractions

By Danny Gocs

Sharon Flitman has won The AJN’s annual holiday photo competition, while Jonathan Shaw was crowned the winner of our sunrise/sunset photo competition. Mazal tov!

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER

Win tickets to Cirque Du Soleil: Kurios

The Australian Jewish News has one double pass to give away to a dress rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios in Melbourne.

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Sunday, July 5, 2020

Ask the Editor

Australian Jewish News editor live, tonight!

By AJN STAFF

The AJN's national editor Zeddy Lawrence will appear in conversation with Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Ginette Searle tonight at 8pm. Zeddy and Ginette will discuss the changing media environment, the challenges in writing for the same community one is reporting about, the changes underway within the community, as well as about its connection with Israel.

Annexation Controversy

JBOD: ‘Smukler’s views don't represent us’

By AJN STAFF

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has taken the unusual step of distancing itself from comments by the principal of Moriah College over Israel's planned annexation of parts of the West Bank.

FEATURE

175 years young: Hobart Shule’s landmark anniversary

By Peter Kohn

Hobart Synagogue is turning 175 years old this weekend, but coronavirus restrictions have delayed the celebrations. The AJN speaks to key figures at the historic shule.

Parliamentary inquiry

Tougher vilification laws urged

By Peter Kohn

Jewish organisations have told a Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into anti-vilification protections that stronger legislation is needed.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

ROSH HASHANAH

Shana Tova to all our readers!

By AJN STAFF

From the team at The AJN, we wish the community a peaceful, prosperous and Happy New Year. Click here to read Rosh Hashanah greetings from our federal and state political leaders.

5780: A year that turned the world upside down

By Josh Burns

ABRAHAM ACCORDS SIGNED

New year, new Middle East

By Evan Zlatkis

Australian Jewry woke on Wednesday morning to "a new dawn of peace" in the Middle East, with Israel formally signing historic normalisation deals with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Israel-UAE deal

Aussie at negotiating table

By Rebecca Davis

A legal adviser to the Israeli foreign ministry, Dr Tal Becker, who grew up in Australia, was among the team of Israeli negotiators that successfully secured the peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

CANNAN RETURNS TO CANBERRA

Shalom and farewell, ambassador

By AJN STAFF

Chris Cannan has officially returned to Canberra after spending more than three years as Australia's ambassador to Israel.

Israel news

Israel to enter 3-week lockdown from Friday

Israeli ministers on Sunday approved a three-week nationwide lockdown over the upcoming Jewish holidays to contain the resurgent coronavirus outbreak.

Two hurt from Gaza rocket fire as Israel signs historic accords

Controversial MK

Litzman resigns in protest of looming holiday lockdown

Yaakov Litzman, who is accused of aiding alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer to evade justice, announced his resignation from the government over the cabinet’s intentions to impose a nationwide coronavirus lockdown during the High Holy Days.

ANNUAL CARD COMPETITION

A bee-utiful design

By AJN STAFF

Leibler Yavneh College student Leah Spivak has won this year's AJN Rosh Hashanah Card Competition. Mazal tov!

FOOTY

Best Rosh Hashanah wishes from Kevin Sheedy

By AJN STAFF

The Ark Centre’s Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann blew the shofar for AFL and Essendon legend Kevin Sheedy and explained the nuts and bolts behind the Jewish New Year.

Podcast

In Times Gone By - Episode 3 - Arts and Culture

By Australian Jewish Historical Society

From the early days of the colonies in Australia, Jews have played a role in the arts.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Ask the Editor

Australian Jewish News editor live, this Sunday

By AJN STAFF

The AJN's national editor Zeddy Lawrence will appear in conversation with Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Ginette Searle this Sunday night at 8pm. Lawrence, who has edited the newspaper since 2009, will offer his perspectives on the important issues facing the Australian Jewish community, as well as its relationship with Israel.

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Friday, July 24, 2020

MORIAH COLLEGE

Nosti ordered to repay $7.3m to Moriah

By AJN STAFF

Moriah College's former financial controller Augustine "Gus" Nosti was ordered to repay $7.3 million to the school by the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday, in a scathing judgement in which he was branded a "thief".

ILLICIT MINYAN CONTINUES

Community leaders slam 'reprehensible' behaviour

By Rebecca Davis

A joint statement has been released condemning an ultra-Orthodox breakaway group in Melbourne, who have allegedly been continuing to meet to pray despite current COVID-19 regulations.

Coronavirus case

Yavneh closed over virus result

By Evan Zlatkis

It remains unclear when Melbourne's Leibler Yavneh College will reopen its doors after the school received confirmation that a year 12 student had tested positive for COVID-19.

LEIFER EXTRADITION

Sixty days and counting

By Rebecca Davis

The extradition hearing for alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer has concluded, with Jerusalem District Court Judge Chana Lomp set to hand down her decision on September 21.

MORE ANTISEMITIC BULLYING

'Burn in an oven': Student threatened with a knife

By Rebecca Davis

A third set of antisemitic bullying allegations have been levelled against Brighton Secondary College in as many weeks, with a former Jewish student alleging he experienced verbal and physical abuse.

JBOD elections

'Broad church' sweeps Board of Deputies

By Gareth Narunsky

In what a source has called "the coup of the century", long-term franchise deputies, many of whom had dedicated years to the executive and/or committees, have been swept aside in the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) elections.

Biography launch

Mark Leibler: The powerbroker and gatekeeper

By Peter Kohn

Former prime minister Julia Gillard this week launched The Powerbroker, a new biography about communal stalwart Mark Leibler, his 'lobby' and their legacy.

NCJWA'S NEW FEDERAL GUARD

'Enthusiasm, energy and expertise'

By Gareth Narunsky

Melinda Jones has been appointed as the new federal president of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia.

Recipe

Chef Liran’s vegan & gluten-free lamingtons

Real Housewives of Melbourne star Susie McLean learns to bake delicious vegan and gluten-free lamingtons from chef Liran Adika, who owns Melbourne’s Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie.

COMPETITIONS

Win a copy of The Powerbroker

By AJN STAFF

The AJN has 10 copies of The Powerbroker - Mark Leibler: An Australian Jewish Life to give away.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Petition for Malki Roth

Help bring terrorist Tamimi to justice

By Zeddy Lawrence

On the 19th anniversary of the suicide bombing in Israel which killed Melbourne-born teenager Malki Roth, her father is urging members of the Australian community to speak out.

'ONE AWESOME WOMAN'

Victoria's oldest COVID survivor

By Peter Kohn

Melbourne Holocaust survivor Marianne Schwarz, 98, could not have imagined she would also become Victoria's oldest COVID-19 survivor.

JBOD elections

Jewish Board of Deputies AGM a Premier event

By AJN STAFF

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will address the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies annual general meeting next Tuesday, August 18. The AGM will also serve to induct JBOD's new executive and committees following the recent controversial deputies election.

Jewish Care Victoria

Jewish Care Vic residents turned away from hospital

By AJN STAFF

Jewish Care Victoria reportedly had two elderly residents, who contracted COVID-19 at its home in Windsor, turned away from hospitals in one day, including one who was refused admission at both The Alfred and Cabrini.

Shameful journalism

The Project slammed for Israel 'conspiracy theory'

By Evan Zlatkis

“It was bad journalism, and grossly irresponsible to allow Sousa without contradiction or challenge to stoke baseless suspicion, fear and hatred,” said ECAJ co-CEO Peter Wertheim.

Open letter to Facebook

Push against antisemitism on Facebook

By Peter Kohn

This week, more than 120 organisations signed an open letter calling on Facebook to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism.

Comment / Facebook needs the IHRA definition

By Dr Andre Oboler

WA GOVT FUNDING WELCOMED

$6 million for new Perth Jewish community centre

By Peter Kohn

The WA government has committed $6 million in funding to the development of a new Jewish community centre in Perth to replace the current building.

OPINION

Challenging my portrayal in The Powerbroker

By Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd: ‘Michael Gawenda is free to criticise me for things I've said and done, but his assertions in this account are flatly untrue’.

NEW BOOK BY Eddie Jaku

The Happiest Man on Earth puts pen to paper

By Sophie Deutsch

Holocaust survivor and author Eddie Jaku: ‘I wanted this book to not only be about my life, but to be about how you can teach your children how to be in the future’.

Calling all young artists

AJN annual Rosh Hashanah Card Competition

We're calling on kids across the country aged between five and 12 to put textas, crayons or pencils to paper, creating a design that captures the spirit of the chag.

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

ANTISEMITIC BULLYING

‘They yelled 'Heil Hitler' at me’

By Rebecca Davis

Two Jewish brothers have spoken exclusively to The AJN about the years of antisemitic bullying they endured at the hands of students and teachers at Brighton Secondary College.

A spike in incidents / Antisemitic bullying strikes NSW schools

By Sophie Deutsch

Neo-Nazis pose at uni / 'Heil Hitler' salute at Swinburne

By AJN STAFF

FEDERAL FUNDING BOOST

Security funding ‘unfortunate but necessary’

By Gareth Narunsky

Within Sydney’s Wentworth electorate, $5 million from the federal government will be allocated to fortify communal organisations with upgraded security infrastructure.

LEIFER LATEST

Leifer appeals extradition ruling

By AJN STAFF

Malka Leifer’s legal team has launched an appeal in the Jerusalem Supreme Court over a recent decision which found Leifer fit to face justice.

Salon snubbed

A cruel cut in Victoria

By Evan Zlatkis

After posting a job ad online, a Jewish hair salon owner in Melbourne invited an applicant for an interview, only to be told, "I wasn't aware you were Jewish and refuse to work with you."

A ''Sixth eye''?

Calls for Israel to join Five Eyes intelligence network

By Evan Zlatkis

Israeli counter-terrorism expert Boaz Ganor says the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which comprises Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada and the US, would be stronger with Israel as a member.

a Message to the community

‘This pandemic remains with us’

By AJN STAFF

Communal leaders have issued a reminder that ‘anyone who has recently travelled to Melbourne must self-isolate for 14 days upon their return’.

An outstanding ambassador

Yuval Rotem retires

By Gareth Narunsky

Well-wishers have paid tribute to former Israeli ambassador to Australia Yuval Rotem, who retired as director-general of the Israeli Foreign Ministry last week after 35 years of service.

OPINION

'No wonder Jewish groups are wary of BLM'

By Ahron Shapiro

There is no need to choose between fighting the racial injustice addressed by Black Lives Matter and supporting Israel,' writes Ahron Shapiro of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council.

MACCABI VICTORIA

Second lockdown will freeze winter sport

By Shane Desiatnik

‘It is tough for our players who have experienced the longest pre-season in history, particularly those who were due to play in their debut season, or maybe their last season’.

Melbourne Jewish Book Week

From Page to Screen: Ben Lewin in conversation with Jan Epstein

Free live stream: 8-9pm July 14, 2020. Ben Lewin, internationally renowned Australian film director, considers himself a 'forty year overnight success.'

Lockdown Learning

One-on-one with AJN editor Zeddy Lawrence

By AJN STAFF

The AJN's national editor Zeddy Lawrence appeared in conversation with Zionist Federation of Australia CEO Ginette Searle as part of the ZFA’s Lockdown Learning series.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Bring Leifer Back

Supreme Court rejects Malka Leifer's appeal

By AJN STAFF

A panel of three Supreme Court justices unanimously rejected Leifer's appeal, saying none of the arguments presented by her lawyers point to her being mentally unfit to stand trial and be extradited.

Right to be heard won / 'It's such an insult'

By Rebecca Davis

JEWISH CARE VICTORIA

Reduction in COVID-19 infections

By AJN STAFF

COVID-19 infections at Jewish Care Victoria's Hannah & Daryl Cohen Family Building in Windsor have decreased significantly, with two active cases among residents and six among staff as of yesterday.

'A LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT'

Shalom, salam, peace

By Evan Zlatkis

The Australian Jewish community watched in awe on Monday night as an El Al passenger plane, carrying the word "peace" in three languages, became the first ever Israeli commercial flight to touch down in the United Arab Emirates.

In boon for Israel, Saudi Arabia gives permanent overfly rights to and from UAE

Israel, UAE hope to start direct flights ‘within weeks’

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Israel: over 3000 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in a day

Setting a new record for daily cases, Israel’s Health Ministry on Thursday said over 3000 new COVID-19 diagnoses were confirmed the previous day.

COVID in the community

A message from Hatzolah

By AJN STAFF

Hatzolah Sydney has treated members of the Jewish community with COVID-19 - some of whom continue to suffer weeks after testing negative. Hatzolah's Mendy Litzman has a video message to the community.

A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL

Father and son experience championship glory

By Shane Desiatnik

Sydney FC's second consecutive A-League football championship win at Parramatta Stadium last Sunday night - following a thrilling extra-time 1-0 victory against Melbourne City - was extra special for the Swibel family.

Nominations open!

B’nai B’rith & JNF Jewish Changemaker Awards 2020

Nominate someone in the Jewish community who is making the world a better place!

JNF Virtual Gala

AJN goes one-on-one with Seinfeld star Jason Alexander

By Sophie Deutsch

'The show was dedicated to the laugh. Everything else be damned,' Seinfeld legend Jason Alexander told The AJN ahead of his appearance at JNF's virtual campaign earlier this week.

Competitions

Win tickets to Van Gogh Alive

The AJN has three double passes to Van Gogh Alive exhibition to give away to our readers. Good luck!

Competitions / Win a copy of Dunera Lives: Profiles

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

JCA, JEWISHCARE LAUNCH FUND

$1 million pool for the needy

By Gareth Narunsky

The COVID-19 Jewish Emergency Relief Fund will cover essentials such as food, shelter, medicines and other critical goods or services for an amount of up to $5000 per family.

Community response / Jewish communal emergency operations centre opened

By Gareth Narunsky

Illegal minyanim

‘Deeply irresponsible’ gatherings slammed

By Rebecca Davis

More reports of illegal minyanim held over Shabbat have surfaced, despite increased government regulations restricting public gatherings.

El Al in Australia

A second rescue mission

By AJN STAFF

After an initial rescue flight to Perth last week, a second direct flight from Tel Aviv to Australia is due to land in Melbourne tonight (Thursday).

LITZMAN DIAGNOSED

Yaakov Litzman tests positive for coronavirus

By Peter Kohn and AJN STAFF

Yaakov Litzman, who is accused of interfering in the process of Malka Leifer's extradition to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Communal generosity

Sowing seeds of kindness

By Rebecca Davis

Despite the gloom of the coronavirus pandemic, grassroots initiatives have sprung to life across the community, bringing some much needed light to the darkness.

sport

Maccabiah Games in Israel postponed by a year

By AJN STAFF

In a letter to members and supporters, Maccabi Australia president Jeff Sher and chairman Barry Smorgon confirmed the 2021 Maccabiah Games in Israel have been postponed by the Maccabi World Union until July 2022.

Olympic Games / Jewish athletes welcome Tokyo time shift

By Shane Desiatnik

Maccabi Australia / Vital community COVID-19 website launched

By Shane Desiatnik

New book

A bittersweet seder

By Sophie Deutsch

Replete with cherished recipes, the Monday Morning Cooking Club's latest book opens a window into the world of Jewish cooking, including a selection of delectable Pesach recipes.

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

MORE CLAIMS OF antisemitic BULLYING

‘Our son was assaulted, robbed’

By Rebecca Davis

Brighton Secondary College has once again come under fire. The AJN can reveal a year 8 student at the school was allegedly called a "dirty Jew", spat on and shoved, while bullies would jingle money in their pockets as they passed him in class.

Leaders speak out / ‘Deeply troubling’ allegations

By AJN STAFF

EXCLUSIVE

Nova ‘crossed the line’ over Jewish joke

By Evan Zlatkis

NOVA Entertainment has apologised for any offence caused to the Jewish community after a segment on the Fitzy & Wippa show earlier this week made a "shout-out to the Jewish community" in "Nose Bay".

Stage three restrictions

MPs’ plea to community: 'Do the right thing'

By Rebecca Davis

A strong call for Jewish community members to continue observing lockdown restrictions has been made by local politicians this week, as metropolitan Melbourne descended back into stage three restrictions.

COVID-19 latest / A ‘wake-up call’ for NSW

By Shane Desiatnik

Extradition hearing

Leifer trial to go ahead this Monday

By Evan Zlatkis

The long-awaited extradition trial of Malka Leifer will go ahead on Monday, July 20 after a last-ditch attempt by her lawyers to postpone the hearing was denied by Israel's Supreme Court.

STOP HATE FOR PROFIT

Facebook ‘failing miserably’ on hate speech

By Sophie Deutsch

Australian Jewish leaders have welcomed the decision made by major global brands to suspend their Facebook advertising for the month of July as part of the Stop Hate for Profit boycott, which calls on Facebook to improve its handling of racist and violent content.

Peace is Possible series

Controversy over Emanuel event

By Gareth Narunsky

‘While Emanuel Synagogue is free to host whomever it wishes, for an organisation to refer to 'Palestine' as a country under Israeli occupation plays fast and loose with the truth’.

OPINION

We can't afford to look the other way

By Vic Alhadeff

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies says it has noticed ‘an alarming spike in antisemitic incidents in two of the most fraught and fertile environments - social media and schools'.

DeSean Jackson's antisemitic posts / Let's turn foul play into a positive

By Gareth Narunsky

Calling all Bobbas and Zaidas!

Introducing "The Einstein it Show"

Polaris Media and The AJN have launched auditions for "The Einstein it Show", and we want you to be a part of it! The show is set in Jewish nursing homes, community centres, bowls clubs, etc. where panels of people over the age of 76 review the latest technological advances presented to them by high school and university students. Click here to find out more.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Smorgon House kitchen worker diagnosed with COVID

By AJN STAFF

The individual last worked at Melbourne’s Gary Smorgon House on July 19, and Jewish Care reports that no close contacts have been identified among Jewish Care elders or staff.

CSG REPORT

Antisemitism up 24 per cent across Australia

By Evan Zlatkis

The report found the worst state for antisemitic abuse in the country was NSW, with a staggering 286 incidents (63 per cent) in the 2019 calendar year.

Editorial / No space for Jew hate

By AJN STAFF

LEIFER LATEST

Leifer appeal heard

By AJN STAFF

A Supreme Court of Israel judge has acknowledged that "some of the things that happened with this [Malka Leifer] case have never taken place in the history of the establishment of the state of Israel".

ECAJ ON UYGHURS

‘Violation of human freedoms’

By AJN STAFF

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has spoken out over the "egregious" and "brutal" treatment of Uyghur and other minority communities in north-western China.

VALE NORMAN ROSENBAUM

‘A huge loss for the community’

By AJN STAFF

Barrister Norman Rosenbaum, who passed away in Melbourne on Saturday aged 63, has been remembered as a tireless campaigner for justice.

Global Twitter protest

Australian Jewish organisations 'walkout' on Twitter

By AJN STAFF

A number of Australian Jewish organisations, including The AJN, staged a 48-hour boycott of Twitter over the social media site’s failure to crack down on antisemitic content.

Antisemitic tirade / UK rapper Wiley goes on antisemitic Twitter rant

By JTA

JNF Australia

JNF online gala’s stellar line-up

By AJN STAFF

Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander, best known as the much-loved character of George Costanza in the TV sitcom, will address the Australian Jewish community when he leads a star-studded line-up for JNF’s virtual gala event on September 1.

Emmy nominations

Israeli actress Shira Haas nominated for Emmy for 'Unorthodox' role

Haas was nominated in the category of outstanding lead actress in a limited series or TV movie, alongside Australian actress Cate Blanchett.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Shtisel-mania set to return

By AJN STAFF

On August 5, award-winning writer and director Yehonatan Indursky will provide insights into the making of Shtisel and the background to its success at an online event.

COMPETITIONS

Win a copy of The Powerbroker

By AJN STAFF

The AJN has 10 copies of The Powerbroker - Mark Leibler: An Australian Jewish Life to give away.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Floyd killing

Conspirators target Israel

By Gareth Narunsky

As Australian Jews express their sorrow and outrage over the senseless police killing of George Floyd in the US, efforts by anti-Zionist activists to link the tragedy to alleged Israeli brutality have been labelled "cynical" and "insulting".

Finger pointed at Israel / BDS BS following George Floyd killing

By AJN STAFF

Editorial / There is no equivalence

By AJN STAFF

Exclusive

Johns to visit Jewish Museum, meet Shoah survivor

By Evan Zlatkis

Fox Sports host Matty Johns has agreed to visit the Sydney Jewish Museum and meet with a Holocaust survivor following widespread outrage over a segment involving Adolf Hitler on his NRL show last Sunday.

Apology / Fox Sports sorry over ‘inappropriate’ Hitler image

By Evan Zlatkis

COVID-19 LATEST

Coronavirus at Moriah: Student recovering well

By Evan Zlatkis

Moriah College students returned to school on Monday, almost a week after a year 5 student was diagnosed with coronavirus; a total of 28 students have been confirmed as close contacts with the pupil.

ANTI-VILIFICATION INQUIRY

'No apology, no accountability'

By Rebecca Davis

Seven months after The AJN revealed a shocking case of antisemitic bullying at a Melbourne school, the mother of the Jewish boy at the centre of the incident has spoken out publicly.

Absence of law

Calls for clear legislation on Nazi flags

By Rebecca Davis

The CEO of the Victorian council at the centre of the Nazi flag controversy earlier this year has said a "clear piece of legislation would have made it a heck of a lot easier" in ensuring its removal.

Back to shule

Synagogue services in NSW to finally resume

By Gareth Narunsky

The Sydney Beth Din will allow shule services to commence from today (Thursday, June 4) as long as there are no new coronavirus infections in the community.

WEST BANK ANNEXATION

Youth movements voice opposition

By Peter Kohn

With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu poised to annex at least some of the West Bank as early as next month, three Australian Zionist youth organisations have joined forces to voice their opposition.

Annexation vexation / Uncertainty over Bibi's West Bank plans

By Jacob Magid

Israeli Innovation

Israel invents one-minute coronavirus breath test

The invention of an instant COVID-19 breathalyser could have enormous implications for air travel, with borders able to be re-opened and passengers mandatorily tested before flying.

Israel Trade Commission / Creating trade opportunities between Oz, Israel

By Shane Desiatnik

Modern-Day Remake

New 'Fiddler on the Roof' movie coming to big screen

By JTA

The remake of the iconic Broadway musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' will be carrying on a tradition of more than 50 years.

Virtual Sydney Film Fest / 'New ideas and worlds'

By AJN STAFF

Lamm Jewish Library / Feast of reading that clicks

By AJN STAFF

FOJAM

Festival shelved, but monthly treats on the menu

By Danny Gocs

This year's Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) has been postponed due to the impact of COVID-19, but the festival organisers are excited about moving some events online.

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Sunday, June 7, 2020

Queen''s Birthday Honours

Mazal tov to our Queen’s Birthday honorees!

By AJN STAFF

Twenty-seven Jewish Australians have been recognised with Queen's Birthday Honours for their outstanding service and contributions to our society. The AJN wishes a hearty mazal tov to each recipient!

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Easing of restrictions

Back to school … and shule

By Gareth Narunsky and Evan Zlatkis

There are signs that Jewish life as we knew it before COVID-19 is finally returning, with Jewish day schools beginning a phased return to the classroom and shules in Sydney being advised they can reconvene services under strict conditions from May 29.

First steps / Melbourne’s cautious return to synagogue

By Peter Kohn

COVID-19 Taskforce / At least two years to recover

By Peter Kohn

''Shameful slur''

Senator under fire for Nazi analogy

By Gareth Narunsky

Labor Senator Kim Carr has come under fire for using a Nazi-era comparison in comments made regarding media coverage of Australia-China scientific collaborations.

Former employee arrested

Charges laid over alleged Moriah fraud case

By Evan Zlatkis

Moriah College's former financial controller Augustine "Gus" Nosti could spend up to 10 years behind bars after being charged over an elaborate $7.4 million alleged fraud scheme at the school, which police described as "quite astronomical".

18for18 initiative

Tens of thousands log on for Lag b’Omer

By Peter Kohn

More than 40,000 Jews in Australia, New Zealand and beyond were determined not to let coronavirus restrictions spoil Lag b'Omer, joining in a landmark online celebration emphasising "chai" (life) - symbolised by the number 18.

heartbreaking loss

'I'm not a father now. I'm nothing'

Hundreds of people on Tuesday attended the funeral of Israel Defence Forces soldier Amit Ben-Ygal, who was murdered during a raid in the West Bank.

Israel news

Israel to swear in new government

Israel's new government is set to be sworn in on Thursday evening, bringing nearly 18 months of political gridlock to an end.

In Israel, Pompeo calls for 'progress' on peace plan

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox defy virus rules

Introducing ''Dunera''

Jewish events a click away

By AJN STAFF

A new initiative has been launched for the Australian Jewish community to bring art, culture and inspiring live events to one central platform.

COVID-19 CASUALTY

Season over for Yiddish Fiddler

By Danny Gocs

The cancellation of the Australian season of A Fidler afn Dakh - Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish - was announced this week by Opera Australia and co-producer John Frost as another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.

FEATURE

100 years of connection

By Gareth Narunsky

This year marks the centenary of one of Israel and the Diaspora's most important institutions, Keren Hayesod-UIA. How has its role changed and what does the future hold?

SPORT

Momentum builds for multicultural programs

By Shane Desiatnik

Maccabi Victoria's efforts, through its Henry Jolson Pathways Program, to further develop and celebrate multiculturalism through sport are continuing to gain momentum.

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