Category Archives: Australian Jewish News

Kidnapped hostages released by Hamasrelief and joy for families

A 78-YEAR-old grandmother, one of the hostages abducted to Gaza on October 7, refused to panic, instead making it her goal to help other hostages in their plight, her Melbourne cousin has said. Read more » »

Greg Sheridan says taking legal action was right

One of Australia’s most prominent journalists says he is astonished at the facts revealed in the recent Brighton Secondary College court ruling, but insists Australia is not fundamentally a racist country. Read more » »

Berzinis uncovers truth of Lithuanian atrocities

B’nai B’rith Australia New Zealand (ANZ) is honouring documentary filmmaker Saulius Berzinis with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the body of research, study and documentation of Lithuania’s Jewish population during the Holocaust. Read more » »

Deborah Glass tapped for Human Rights Oration

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Tomorrow’s leaders

The future of our community is in good hands. On page 2 of this week’s AJN and in our special 12-page insert, you will read about the “36 under 36” exemplary young Jewish Australians who have been named Changemakers this year. Read more » »

Proudly presenting 36 under 36

Each year, The AJN partners with B’nai B’rith and JNF to honour the outstanding Jewish young adults who make a difference in their professional work, volunteering and involvement in the Australian Jewish community, and in society as a whole. Read more » »

Bargain Bazaar’s Maroubra move

A PROUD new chapter for B’nai B’rith NSW’s registered charity op shop, Bargain Bazaar, has begun in the heart of Maroubra Junction. Read more » »

Recognising our future leaders

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2022 B’nai B’rith and JNF Youth and Young Adult Changemaker Awards. This is the ninth consecutive year of awards aimed at recognising and celebrating our community’s young activists, encouraging the next generation of future leaders to continue their advocacy and entrepreneurship. Read more » »

Borer selected to serve

RUBY Borer, co-president of BBYO Sydney, has been selected to serve on the BBYO Global Advisory Committee. BBYO is an international Jewish teen movement committed to creating a place for all Jewish teens to develop leadership skills. Read more » »

Focus on aged, community care

FOCUS has shifted to the aged and community care sector as JCA enters the second week of its fundraising campaign. Organisations operating in this sector include JewishCare, the Burger Centre, COA Sydney, Montefiore, Wolper Jewish Hospital and B’nai B’rith Retirement Villages, who collectively provide a wide range of services to the community. Read more » »