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Community loses a true leader
Leaders across the community have paid tribute to Jeremy Spinak, who died at the age of 36 today.
Prayers for Pittsburgh
Thank you to the students, teachers and members of the Jewish and broader community who have contributed touching sentiments as part of our community’s tribute for Pittsburgh. From readers as young as five to readers in their 90s, we received hundreds of messages. Pictured here is a small sample.
national
Community congratulates Daley
THE NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) has congratulated state Opposition Leader Michael Daley on his new role.
Wealth ManagementAn Australian Jewish News feature
Reality check with Nicole Small
What are some key qualities that make a successful start-up? Building a successful start-up is really hard. Most start-ups fail, even when they tick all the right boxes. In venture
Young & hungry: start-up success at 24
For Speedlancer founder and Melbourne boy Adam Stone, start-ups represent a creative outlet for him to communicate and problem-solve. He speaks to Belle Kwan about his journey so far. Introduce […]
sport
Registrations building for Junior Carnival
Excitement is building for the 2019 Maccabi Junior Carnival to be hosted by Sydney from January 15-22, with 300 young Jewish athletes already signed up to participate. Registrations close soon.
NSW win first Maccabi Golf Queen’s Cup
Maccabi golfing history was made late last month when NSW scraped home against Victoria in the inaugural Queen’s Cup by winning the last hole on the final day.
international
Ceasefire brings end to rocket bombardment
Palestinian terror groups in Gaza have reportedly agreed to commit to a ceasefire of hostilities that have seen more than 400 rockets bombard southern Israel in a 25-hour period.
Spirit of commemoration remains strong in Beersheba
This year’s service to commemorate the great Anzac success in Beersheba 101 years ago could easily have felt like an anti-climax, bit it had renewed energy.
arts
Concert break for Homeland star
Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin has been honoured for decades in television, film and records, but with an upcoming Australian tour, he admits his first love is singing.
Mandela’s story a musical triumph
With 2018 marking the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, there may be no finer way to honour South Africa’s anti-apartheid revolutionary – and a defining symbol of reconciliation – than through an inspiring, soul-stirring production. Sophie Deutsch speaks to Jewish author and composer Jean-Pierre Hadida about Madiba the Musical, which opened in Sydney last Thursday.
competitions
Win tickets to the OZ International Film Festival
Australian writer, director and producer Frank Howson has announced the inaugural OZ International Film Festival (OZIFF) to be held at The Alex Theatre in Melbourne from November 23 to December […]
opinion
Pittsburgh and the responsibilities of the press
It has been humbling in the days since the attack to see the good that my profession can do, in helping people to process, commemorate, and unify.