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Divers search Danube for holocaust victims
NEWS that divers from Israeli search-and-rescue organisation ZAKA are this week searching the River Danube in Hungary for the remains of Holocaust victims shot nearly 75 years ago has been welcomed by survivors in Australia.
national
AUJS campaign receives international award
The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) was recognised on the international stage when the organisation won the Campaign of the Year award at last week’s World Union of Jewish Students Congress.
Wealth ManagementAn Australian Jewish News feature
Glory and pain – the hazards of being a fund manager
By marcus padley I manage a $38 million Australian equity fund. It was great last year, the market was up 12 per cent and we were up 23 per cent.
What to do after the market mayhem
by Roger Balch Although the natural reaction upon seeing headlines like “As of lunchtime November 21 the ASX had wiped out two years of gains” (in the AFR) is to […]
sport
Australian Open preview
With the Australian Open to begin at Melbourne Park on January 14, Rebecca Davis previews the Jewish players who are in the men’s and ladies’ singles draws.
Israeli karate kid on top of the world
Israeli karate kid Sela Elmaliah – who has family in Australia – won a gold medal at the World Budo Karate Children’s Championships in Lithuania.
international
Gantz emerges from the political shadows
Bibi’s biggest challenger came out of the shadows this week, Benny Gantz, giving the first hints on his campaign themes.
Netanyahu appeals for sympathy
Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to convince the public to stick by him despite the corruption scandal hovering over the election campaign that is just beginning.
arts
Refugee love story brought to life
A Canadian production to be staged this month at Sydney Festival illustrates the love that should be extended to modern-day refugees, writes Sophie Deutsch.
Summer showtime in Melbourne
The acclaimed Harry Potter stage show heralds in a feast of summer shows on the Melbourne stage, writes Danny Gocs.
competitions
Holiday photo competition
Our annual holiday photo competition is back, with a great Queensland holiday prize to be won by AJN readers who submit the best shot.
opinion
Morrison’s imperfect but praiseworthy Jerusalem move
Although the Prime Minister limited his recognition to West Jerusalem, he did not conclude that part or all of East Jerusalem would necessarily be the capital of a future Palestinian state.