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'LIVES TURNED UPSIDE DOWN'
Doxxing inquiry
By
Peter Kohn
“No Australian should be targeted because of who they are or what they believe,” says Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus.
Our say
Time to dismantle UNRWA
By
AJN STAFF
'Global ramifications'
Crushing Hamas benefits Australia
By
JOSH FRYDENBERG
Tax dollars for terror
Australia restores UNRWA funding
By
Bruce Hill
2023-2024 Israel-Hamas war
From
the times of israel
Headed to north Gaza, aid trucks face gauntlet of armed looters and starving civilians
By
Gianluca Pacchiani
Israel slams 'repugnant' South African ICJ request for more Gaza measures
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Blinken set for fresh Mideast swing to push 'lasting peace' amid Gaza truce talks
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
White House confirms Israel killed Hamas No. 3 in strike last week
By
ToI Staff
and
Jacob Magid
Israel pessimistic as hostage talks begin in Doha, expected to last at least 2 weeks
By
ToI Staff
and
Lazar Berman
Trump: Jews who vote Democratic ‘hate their religion, hate everything about Israel’
By
Jacob Magid
Bill swelling ranks of city rabbis resurfaces, testing wartime coalition
By
Canaan Lidor
Biden rules out support for major Rafah op, in first call with PM in over a month
By
Jacob Magid
Israel rejects UN aid agency chief's claim he was blocked from entering Gaza
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Latin American delegation visits Israel amid surge in antisemitism at home
By
Gianluca Pacchiani
Citing wartime challenges, Liberman says Knesset recess should be canceled
By
Sam Sokol
Israeli delegation heads to Doha with clear 'red lines' for hostage release talks
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Jordan, EU foreign policy chief accuse Israel of deliberately starving Gazans
By
Lazar Berman
Ben Gvir seeks to permit Jewish visits to Temple Mount on last 10 days of Ramadan
By
Jeremy Sharon
Daily Briefing March 18: Day 164 - Why Schumer's speech fell on deaf Israeli ears
By
ToI Staff
US school district introduces 'opt out' option for Holocaust survivor testimony
By
ToI Staff
FM calls Schumer speech ‘unacceptable,’ tries to downplay rift with US over Rafah plans
By
ToI Staff
Gallant said to slam Smotrich for attacks on IDF chief: 'You are harming security'
By
ToI Staff
IDF raids Gaza’s Shifa Hospital again, kills 40 gunmen including senior commander
By
Emanuel Fabian
As ministers meet, protesters block roads in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, urge hostage deal
By
ToI Staff
and
Charlie Summers
Liveblog
From
the times of israel
Blinken: '100% of the population in Gaza is at severe levels of acute food insecurity'
By
ToI Staff
March 18: US says Hamas added new conditions in truce talks, but deal still possible
By
ToI Staff
and
Joshua Davidovich
March 17: Biden says there is ‘urgent need’ for aid to Gaza, deal for truce and hostage release
By
ToI Staff
March 16: Protesters blocking Tel Aviv highway dispersed by mounted police, water cannons
By
ToI Staff
March 15: White House says Hamas response 'within bounds' of hostage deal framework
By
ToI Staff
and
Jacob Magid
March 14: Thousands in TA rally for hostage deal, new elections in separate protests
By
ToI Staff
and
Jacob Magid
March 13: Israel will try to ‘flood’ Gaza with aid from multiple entry points, says IDF
By
ToI Staff
March 12: Israel confirms UN aid convoy entered north Gaza via new military road
By
ToI Staff
March 11: FM Katz demands UN Security Council declare Hamas a terror organization
By
ToI Staff
March 10: Police scuffle with worshipers outside Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on first night of Ramadan
By
ToI Staff
March 9: Chief Sephardic rabbi says 'we'll all move abroad,' if forced into IDF
By
ToI Staff
March 8: Biden calls for PM to do more on aid after saying he needs 'Come to Jesus' talk
By
Jacob Magid
and
Elana Kirsh
March 7: CIA chief said in region to try and salvage floundering hostage talks
By
ToI Staff
,
Joshua Davidovich
and
Ricky Ben-David
March 6: IDF soldier killed, 5 seriously hurt while battling Hamas fighters in southern Gaza
By
ToI Staff
,
Joshua Davidovich
and
Shira Silkoff
March 5: US backs Israel's 'legitimate' demand that Hamas present list of living hostages
By
ToI Staff
and
Joshua Davidovich
March 4: White House accuses some ministers of creating ‘obstacles’ to getting aid into Gaza
By
ToI Staff
March 3: US VP Harris cheered over 'immediate ceasefire' call, clarifies she means 6-week truce
By
ToI Staff
and
Ricky Ben-David
March 2: IDF targets Hezbollah in Lebanon; heavy airstrikes reported in central, south Gaza
By
ToI Staff
,
Ricky Ben-David
and
Michael Horovitz
March 1: 'No excuses' - Biden raps Israeli aid effort in announcement of impending Gaza airdrops
By
ToI Staff
and
Jacob Magid
Feb. 29: US backs probe into deadly aid stampede in Gaza; IDF denies firing at convoy
By
ToI Staff
Most Popular
1
Letter to Wentworth MP Allegra Spender
2
Allegra Spender under fire
3
Australia restores UNRWA funding
4
Crushing Hamas benefits Australia
5
Another cleric delivers antisemitic sermon
6
Accepting Oscar, Glazer says don’t use our Jewishness and Holocaust to justify Gaza war
7
Councillor’s keffiyeh
8
If this is how we treat our friends …
9
Volunteers pack their bags
10
Israeli speaker disinvited from conference
Academy Awards
Accepting Oscar, Glazer says don’t use our Jewishness and Holocaust to justify Gaza war
By
JTA AND TOI STAFF
Director of award-winning ‘The Zone of Interest’ Holocaust movie laments ‘occupation,’ ‘dehumanization’ in Israel and Gaza; several celebs wear pins calling for ceasefire.
Targeted deputy commander
IDF airs footage of strike on Hamas’s No. 3, but says still unclear if he was killed
By
Emanuel Fabian
UIA GALA FUNDRAISER
The ‘light within us’ still burns
By
Peter Kohn
“Although they hit us hard, as hard as can be, they cannot extinguish the light within us,” says Dafna Admati from Kibbutz Be’eri.
UPJ/ARZA
Volunteers pack their bags
By
Peter Kohn
REACTIONS TO LETTER
Allegra Spender under fire
By
Carly Adno
Despite signing the letter, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies David Ossip said Spender’s service to the Jewish community is appreciated.
'Inciting violence'
Another cleric delivers antisemitic sermon
By
AJN STAFF
JCA announces campaign
Taking back the Opera House
By
AJN STAFF
“This campaign will be like no other before it. Never in our recent history has the Australian Jewish community experienced such levels of antisemitism or felt as uncertain about our local community’s future.
'MALICIOUS REMARKS'
JCCV suspends ties with Islamic roof body
By
Peter Kohn
A shabbat to end stigma
Australian Jewish Fertility Network to launch in Melbourne
By
Sharyn Kolieb
While many people struggling with their fertility feel alone, they are not – as 1 in 6 Australian couples experience infertility.
Renowned pianist to perform
NYT praised her ‘musical intelligence’
By
Sharyn Kolieb
The New York Times has praised Grunstein for her “penetrating musical intelligence”.
Empowering students
How to stop a BULLY
By
Sharyn Kolieb
International Women's Day
Free these women now
By
Sharyn Kolieb
“I wish feminist groups had responded more promptly and assertively to address these issues with the urgency they deserve,” says Nomi Kaltmann.
OUR SAY
Humanity
By
AJN STAFF
SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
One-on-one with Douglas Murray
By
Bruce Hill
British intellectual Douglas Murray speaks with Bruce Hill ahead of his visit to Australia about the recent upsurge in antisemitism worldwide.
'Safety reasons'
Israeli speaker disinvited from conference
By
Bruce Hill
“The organisers received numerous emails about Prof Moshe’s attendance at the conference, some of which were quite threatening and of a serious nature,” says ANZMHA CEO Sam Stewart.
Incident shocks jewish artist
Councillor’s keffiyeh
By
AJN STAFF
LETTER URGING AID FOR GAZA
Spender reaffirms support
By
Carly Adno
COURAGE AND PRIDE
Dayenu’s proud march
By
Carly Adno
With their rainbow Stars of David blazing, Dayenu proudly marched down Sydney’s Oxford Street on Saturday night.
Olympian's Support
Peris praises Jews
By
Bruce Hill
“I’ve had Jewish friends for the past three decades. And when October 7 happened, I saw my Jewish friends hurt,” says Nova Peris.
Not allowed into Australia
Terrorist invited to Green Left conference
By
Gareth Narunsky
“The government strongly condemns anyone who incites violence and hatred in our community,” says Senior government minister Katy Gallagher.
URGED TO VOTE
Jews ‘betrayed’ by SA govt
By
Carly Adno
Based on a true story
Author to speak in Melbourne and Sydney
By
Sharyn Kolieb
Helen Signy’s historical fiction novel Maya’s Dance is inspired by the true story of Holocaust survivor Lucie Pollak-Langford (1926-2021).
The Girl from Moscow
A story about being Jewish in the USSR
By
Sharyn Kolieb
Comedy Festivals
Return to the stage
By
Sharyn Kolieb
The comedy festivals return to Melbourne and Sydney.
Iris Apfel dies at 102
American-Jewish designer never retired
By
Beth J. Harpaz
Dark prince of Jewish neurosis
Comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76
By
Andrew Silow-Carroll
BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
Melbourne Holocaust Museum reopens
By
Bruce Hill
“Jewish Australians have been bearing a pain you should never have had to bear again,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
MHM CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP
Holocaust museum’s new CEO
By
Peter Kohn
LESSONS IN SUCCESS
Jewish lessons from Taylor Swift’s success
By
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Grassroots campaigns bring hope and help
By
SHANE DESIATNIK & CAROL SAFFER
A number of small grassroots efforts have sprung up to support Israel.
Keep sharing the truth
Shuk owner shares Haachim food operation
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Connecting with Israel
Supporting Israeli businesses in tangible ways
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The underpants came first
Community rallies for Israel
By
Carol Saffer
FROM THE DIRECTOR
We stand with Israel
A message from The Australian Jewish News.
Advocating for Israel
Standing up against antisemitism
Simply Noa
By
Rebecca Davis
Noa Tishby is a Hollywood actress, producer, author and pro-Israel activist. Last week she visited Australia as a guest of JNF Australia. In interviews – both privately and live on stage for a cocktail event hosted by JNFuture Victoria in partnership with The AJN – she reflects on her journey.
Taking back Zionism
By
Gareth Narunsky
Census data released
Record number of Jews
By
Peter Kohn
Holocaust Awareness
Today’s Australians and the Holocaust
By
Peter Kohn
More Headlines
Ignorance of antisemitism
‘Jews don’t count’
By
Carly Adno
Climate change awareness
JCN expands to NSW
By
Mia Gardiner
Jewish House
People and pets can stay together
By
Carly Adno
In My Pocket
Program aimed at school children
By
AJN STAFF
Saved hundreds
Nicholas Winton, the ‘British Schindler,’ dies at age 106
Documentary
Survivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum
By
Mia Gardiner
For the boys
Supporting The. Greatest. Of. All. Time
By
Jessica Abelsohn
JIFF At The Movies
Could you be friends with Adolf?
By
Lindy Tamir
Simply the best
From Anna to Tina and the queen of rock and roll
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The 'bomb hero'
The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer
By
AJN STAFF
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Those we are missing
The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
Taken captive: Mohammed Altarash, Bedouin father of 13
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Thai worker Pongsak Tanna father of 14-year-old girl
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: UK citizen Emily Damari from her Kfar Aza apartment
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Devoted uncle and Nir Oz resident Yair Horn
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Shiri Bibas and her redheaded babies
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Arbel Yehud, third generation on Kibbutz Nir Oz
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Hamza Ziyadne, Rahat resident working in Kibbutz Holit
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Gali Berman, from Kfar Aza's 'young neighborhood'
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Eli Sharabi from Kibbutz Be'eri
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Thai field hand Sriaoun Watchara
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Surasak Lamnau, Thai worker abducted with employer
By
ToI Staff
Presumed captive: Ohad Yahalomi, shot in the leg by terrorists
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Ofer Calderon, initially escaped through window
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Tal Shoham, held captive separately from family
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Matan Zangauker, 'is a survivor'
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Youssef Hamis Ziyadne from Rahat
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: US citizen Keith Siegel, driven to Gaza in his own car
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Elad Katzir, farmer and social activist
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Edan Alexander, told mother he was safe
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Nadav Popplewell, held in tunnel under Gaza
By
ToI Staff
Those we have lost
Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war
Sgt. David Mittelman, 20: Ex-Haredi who hovered between worlds
By
ToI Staff
Lior Atun, 24: Dog whisperer with a 'sensitive and special heart'
By
ToI Staff
Command Sgt. Maj. Denis Belenky, 47: Lion-hearted police officer
By
ToI Staff
Rachel Dov, 25: A 'unicorn' who loved to sparkle
By
ToI Staff
Cpt. Omer Wolf, 22: Beloved commander secretly wrote beautiful songs
By
ToI Staff
Dor Malka, 29: Lover of life, loyal friend, the center of every group
By
ToI Staff
Aviv Atzili, 49: Painter, cyclist, lover of the land
By
ToI Staff
Ziv Frenkel, 22: World traveler who was a 'warrior for justice'
By
ToI Staff
Addir Mesika, 23: Charged at terrorists to save girlfriend and friends
By
ToI Staff
Danil Kimenfeld, 64: Doting grandfather, 'anchor of the family'
By
ToI Staff
Amit Levy, 22: Had plans to travel the world with her twin sister
By
ToI Staff
Sgt. Ravit Assayag, 19: Loved to play her guitar on the beach
By
ToI Staff
Amit Lahav, 23: Adventurous free spirit who spread positivity
By
ToI Staff
Shahaf Krief, 17: Horse-loving high schooler and doting uncle
By
ToI Staff
Cpt. Alina Pravosudova, 23: 'Gingit' loved ballet, volunteered for MDA
By
ToI Staff
Gilad Ben Yehuda, 28: Adrenaline junkie with a heart of gold
By
ToI Staff
Tomer Shpirer, 37: Avid bike rider and father of two
By
ToI Staff
Sivan Shaarbany, 21: Curly-haired partygoer who loved salt & pepper
By
ToI Staff
Yuri and Svetlana Lisovoy, 63 & 61: Grandparents slain on fishing trip
By
ToI Staff
Sgt. Noam Ben Mucha, 20: Golani soldier who fought off invasion
By
ToI Staff
Opinion
Our say
Time to dismantle UNRWA
By
AJN STAFF
Israel-Australia business
Israeli tech behind your weekend’s winning plays
By
Jeremy Ungar
'Dismantle UNRWA'
Letter to Wentworth MP Allegra Spender
By
russel pillemer
'This is a binary world'
If this is how we treat our friends …
By
Danny Hochberg
'Global ramifications'
Crushing Hamas benefits Australia
By
JOSH FRYDENBERG
Connecting through Hebrew
‘When speaking Hebrew, I embody Israeli chutzpah and hustle’
By
Tali Feiglin
Like Sheep to Slaughter
Time to be defiant and resilient
By
Rabbi Laibl Wolf
Their own agenda
UNRWA is an obstacle to change
By
Ayal Marek
MELBOURNE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
Defending future of Holocaust education
By
NATALIE BASSAT
Three Stooges from CANZ
No understanding of realities on the ground
By
Anthony Bergin
and
GREG ROSE
150 days since October 7
In honour of Nova victims, we will dance again
By
Zeddy Lawrence
solidarity mission to Israel
The indomitable spirit of our people
By
Rabbi Daniel Rabin
Social cohesion at risk
Multiculturalism needs urgent CPR
By
Grahame Leonard
Young Leaders Delegation
Life-changing and light-spreading
By
Ramona Chrapot
Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet
A fatherly figure of humanity and humility
By
Tania Hammer
Change their name
A tiny minority trying to hoodwink the media
By
Philip Dalidakis
Israel–Australia business update
Psychology – back to basics
By
Paul Israel
A moral inversion
The misappropriation of the word ‘genocide’
By
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
'Religion of Hope and Joy'
Perseverance and resilience after October 7
By
Shula Lazar
Personal Journey
A warrior’s commitment to country
Community Heartbeat
Honorary Consul of France
A new French-language educational resource launched
Entire world shattered
Family seeks donations to save daughter’s life
By
Carol Saffer
Flossenbürg MEMORIAL
Visiting researcher calls for information
By
Carol Saffer
Connecting generations
Raising money for Israel
By
Carol Saffer
Restoring One's Faith
St Kilda Shule the scene for resilience and wisdom
By
Carol Saffer
Helping Kibbutz Be'eri
Volunteers welcome in Israel
By
Carol Saffer
Donated Artwork
ZDVO Beit Halochem Australia art auction
By
AJN STAFF
symbol of resilience
The Be’eri Forest Revival Project
By
Carol Saffer
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Museum commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day
By
Carol Saffer
From Sirens to Vigils
‘I went to Israel for a wedding and got a war’
By
Carol Saffer
Made with love
Local sewing students create tzitzit
By
Carol Saffer
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Engaging immersive experiences
By
Carol Saffer
Celebrating Israel
Event more important now than ever
By
AJN STAFF
Mental health webinar
Practical strategies to help our children and adolescents cope
By
AJN STAFF
RCV appoints new President
A natural progression
By
Carol Saffer
EMANUEL STUDENTS' HOPES AND DREAMS
Raising awareness for hostages through art
By
AJN STAFF
PJ LIBRARY
Welcome packs and support for community
By
AJN STAFF
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS (NSW)
Friedlander nominated in senior category
By
AJN STAFF
MASADA COLLEGE
Huge show of support for Israel
By
AJN STAFF
Religious rally for Israel in Melbourne
Up to 3000 people at Caulfield’s Princes Park
By
Bruce Hill
Arts and Features
Hoax or True Story?
Hitler’s Jewish soldier?
By
Sharyn Kolieb
MidSumma Festival
Lead role a ‘brilliantly written character’
By
Sharyn Kolieb
Undercurrents of racism
Parade is coming to Sydney
By
AJN STAFF
How are you?
‘I am Jewish, hear me roar’
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Dare to dream
We’ll meet you soon, somewhere over the rainbow
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Jam-packed exhibitions
Head On Photo Festival descends on Sydney
By
Jessica Abelsohn
BOOKS
Michael Gawenda’s Jewish journey
By
Peter Kohn
'A real milestone'
Contradictory ideas coexisting in complex ways
By
AJN STAFF
'Music makes us reflect'
Final Live at the Great to honour those lost in Israel
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Shelford students exhibit artwork
Artist Anna Blatman opens 2023 Art Exhibition
By
Carol Saffer
Feature
In his own words
New book released
Amy Winehouse’s Jewish moments and photos
By
Mira Zylali
A different side of ultra-orthodoxy IN TV SERIES
Running off to Jerusalem in search of love
By
AJN STAFF
Funny and heartwarming
Ad-libbing through a spelling bee
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Complex city
The two narratives of Hebron
By
Danny Hochberg
Innovation synergy
Branching out in Australia
By
Shane Desiatnik
Celebrating 80 years
A memorable milestone
By
Jessica Abelsohn
From the DocPlay screens
Jewish-themed documentaries on your TV
By
Erin Rosenberg
Being in Brooklyn
From head to sole, and heart to soul
By
AJN STAFF
Grief and loss
Ryan’s elegy for an elephant
By
Rebecca Davis
Sports
FOOTY
Israel wins first Harmony Cup trophy since 2004
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI TENNIS CLUB
Special open day to celebrate 100 years
By
Shane Desiatnik
RUGBY UNION
Israeli rugby union brothers join Sydney club Easts
By
Shane Desiatnik
TENNIS
Israeli wins in Pretoria
By
AJN STAFF
WEIGHTLIFTING
Ashley earns gold at Oceania championships
By
Shane Desiatnik
WATER POLO
Green goes great in worlds debut
By
Shane Desiatnik
MEN'S CRICKET
Building up to the finals
By
Shane Desiatnik
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Israeli wins silver but cops boos in Doha
By
Times of Israel
FUTSAL
Jewish duo earn top NSW Premier League awards
By
Shane Desiatnik
MEN'S CRICKET
Red hot results on a warm weekend
By
Shane Desiatnik
FOOTBALL
Hakoah FC ready to roar in season 2024
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL
Carni kids have a ball in Sydney
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL
Let the fun and games begin
By
Shane Desiatnik
AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS
Giorgi tests Azarenka in round one battle
By
Shane Desiatnik
FUTSAL
National championships success
By
AJN STAFF
GOLD RUSH FOR ROTHSCHILD
Aussies celebrate success in Argentina
By
AJN STAFF
Aussies bound for Buenos Aires
By
AJN STAFF
EURO 2024 QUALIFIERS
Terror-affected families find peace in football
By
Shane Desiatnik
FORMULA 1
Viva Las Vegas
By
AJN STAFF
BASKETBALL
Sport is Romi’s relief
By
JTA