Lesli Berger

May 12, 2022, 10:06 am

Israel provides a homeland "to be proud of – a home that shines on the world stage … a home of the most advanced innovation ecosystems in the world"

By Shane Desiatnik

Premier Dominic Perrottet announces the definition's adoption on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied

December 16, 2021, 12:00 am

NSW adopts IHRA definition

Premier Dominic Perrottet made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon, following the federal government's adoption of the definition in October.

By Gareth Narunsky and Zeddy Lawrence

November 19, 2021, 12:00 am

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies endorses IHRA

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president Lesli Berger: "The emphatic adoption of the motion is a clear sign that the Jewish community is broadly united behind the definition and would strongly welcome its application across NSW."

By Gareth Narunsky

October 7, 2021, 8:00 am

New role for Vic Alhadeff

Alhadeff, who led JBOD for 16 years before stepping down earlier this year, said he was "deeply honoured" to have been appointed to the public broadcaster's board.

By Evan Zlatkis

Gladys Berejiklian at this year's Yom Ha'atzmaut cocktail event. Photo: Giselle Haber

October 7, 2021, 12:00 am

‘An incredibly warm friend’

Jewish community leaders have paid tribute to former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian after she announced her resignation last Friday afternoon.

By Gareth Narunsky

Rabbi Eli Schlanger blows a shofar on Bondi Beach in pre-pandemic days.

September 2, 2021, 8:15 am

‘Email untrue’, still hopes for public shofar blowing

Lesli Berger: "The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies is meeting with the most senior NSW Health decision makers this week to progress these discussions."

By Evan Zlatkis

August 5, 2021, 12:00 am

‘It’s our best shot’

The AJN has partnered with the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies on a new campaign to encourage as many people as possible in the Jewish community to get vaccinated during August.

By Gareth Narunsky

Chris Minns (left) with wife Anna and their children. Photo: Supplied

June 10, 2021, 10:15 am

Chris Minns a ‘strong friend to Jewish community’

Chris Minns, 41, was elected leader of the Labor Party unopposed last Friday following the resignation of Jodi McKay.

By Gareth Narunsky

Bob Carr addressing an ALP policy forum on Palestine in 2017.
Photo: Shane Desiatnik

May 6, 2021, 12:00 am

Bob Carr out of control

Former federal Labor leader Bill Shorten told The AJN he had made it a practice not to comment about Carr’s comments, “Because you can be here all day.”

By Gareth Narunsky

March 30, 2021, 8:40 pm

Board of Deputies appoints new CEO

Darren Bark will succeed Vic Alhadeff, who resigned in November 2020 after 16 years, as CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies from May 17.

By AJN STAFF

Vic Alhadeff with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Photo: Noel Kessel

October 29, 2020, 12:00 am

‘A dedicated and tireless leader’

After 16 years of service to the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, CEO Vic Alhadeff has notified the Board of his intention to step down.

By Gareth Narunsky

October 22, 2020, 5:39 pm

Vic Alhadeff to step down from Board of Deputies

Alhadeff: 'It has been gratifying to have worked for the well-being of every member of the community, from our new-born babies to our centurions and Holocaust survivors'.

By AJN STAFF

September 21, 2020, 12:00 pm

A ‘special community’

MK Omer Yankelevich virtually toured Moriah College, The Great Synagogue, the Sydney Jewish Museum, JewishCare and the Youth 2 Israel (Y2i) project.

By Gareth Narunsky

Ismail al-Wahwah. Photo: AAP Image/Paul Miller

September 10, 2020, 12:00 am

Hizb ut-Tahrir leader: Jews ‘will cry blood’

'It is outrageous that the spiritual leader of Hizb ut-Tahrir, a radical Islamist group, can deliver such an inflammatory speech and publicly threaten violence with impunity'.

By Gareth Narunsky

Mike Kelly previously addressing a NAJEX Anzac commemoration. Photo: Noel Kessel

August 20, 2020, 8:00 am

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

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

By Sophie Deutsch