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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 204
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November 9, 2023, 4:28 pm
Michael Gawenda’s Jewish journey
In his new autobiography My Life As A Jew, Michael Gawenda writes how the left, in which he once felt kinship, increasingly came to demonise Israel.
By
Peter Kohn
October 5, 2023, 9:42 am
In his own words
Jewish barrister Ron Castan played a leading role in the Mabo Case, which culminated in the 1992 High Court judgement that overturned terra nullius. Here are excerpts of a conversation when Jewish communal leader Grahame Leonard interviewed Castan in 1994.
October 2, 2023, 7:06 am
Running off to Jerusalem in search of love
"People think of the ultra-Orthodox as black and white, and depressing," said Triest. "They don't know about them being fashionable or into sex."
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AJN STAFF
September 28, 2023, 9:36 am
The two narratives of Hebron
Steeped in Jewish history, the West Bank city of Hebron is on the frontline of conflict as well as cooperation between Arab and Jew, making it a microcosm of the Palestinian-Israeli conundrum.
By
Danny Hochberg
September 21, 2023, 10:51 am
Branching out in Australia
With Israeli-Australian agri-tech collaborations blossoming right now, The AJN spoke to three Israeli companies who are emerging leaders in the field, and are looking to further grow their Aussie ties.
By
Shane Desiatnik
September 14, 2023, 10:31 am
A memorable milestone
This year, Moriah College turns 80. Graduate of 2004, Jessica Abelsohn, went on a trip down memory lane, speaking to many of the staff members who shaped her own schooling journey, who shared their recollections and spoke about what's in store for Moriah's future.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
September 7, 2023, 9:39 am
Ryan’s elegy for an elephant
Elegy for an Elephant is Melbourne-based artist Ryan Abramowitz's debut picture book – inspired by the passing of his father to suicide. He shares how he navigated his personal grief to tenderly chronicle his family's experience ahead of World Suicide Awareness Day on Sunday.
By
Rebecca Davis
September 7, 2023, 9:13 am
The story behind the ego
Michael Gudinski was a pioneer in the Australian and international music industry. The AJN spoke to director Paul Goldman about his new documentary delving into Gudinski's life, Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story.
By
Jessica Abelsohn
August 31, 2023, 12:02 pm
Taking responsibility for Israel’s future
Beyond the distressing headlines about societal division coming from Israel, organisations such as The Fourth Quarter are working non-stop to fix the issues rocking Israeli society. Josh Feldman spoke with chairman Yoav Heller to discuss his organisation and this moment in Israeli history.
By
Josh Feldman
August 24, 2023, 9:39 am
‘Jews don’t count’
British comedian and author David Baddiel is in town, headlining Shalom's Sydney Jewish Writers Festival and Melbourne Jewish Book Week. He spoke to The AJN about everything from his relationship with Judaism, to antisemitism and the issue of authenticity casting in Hollywood.
By
Carly Adno
August 10, 2023, 11:22 am
The sky’s the limit
Former Israeli Air Force chief Major General Amikam Norkin answers Gareth Narunsky's questions ahead of his appearance at WIZO NSW's major event.
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Gareth Narunsky
July 31, 2023, 10:50 am
The wounded Jewish psyche and the divided Israeli soul
Understanding Israel’s moment of truth – from the war on Start-up Nation, to the moral crisis in Orthodox Jewry, to the author’s personal failure of empathy for political opponents
By
Yossi Klein Halevi
July 20, 2023, 9:49 am
Australian story
From his youth in Shanghai to a dynamic life in Australia in the corporate world and in multiple Jewish organisations, Sam Moshinsky has a colourful narrative to share.
By
Peter Kohn
July 13, 2023, 6:45 am
Maurice moved by ‘full circle’ mission
In April, 93-year-old Maurice Fremder – who lost all his family in the Holocaust and fought in Israel's War of Independence – experienced the trip of a lifetime with his son Michael on UIA Australia's Yom Ha'atzmaut 75th Anniversary Israel Mission. He told Shane Desiatnik that seeing what Israel has built and become made him feel 10 feet tall.
By
Shane Desiatnik
July 6, 2023, 7:35 am
I’ve been everywhere, man
In a remarkable feat of exploration and wanderlust, 30-year-old Dan Herzberg from Melbourne has recently accomplished the seemingly impossible – he has travelled to every country in the world. His journey to visit 197 countries has taken him to the farthest corners of the globe, immersing him in diverse cultures, unveiling breathtaking landscapes, and challenging his perceptions along the way. Now, as this chapter of his life comes to a close, he sat down with The AJN to share his incredible experiences.
By
Mia Gardiner
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