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A focus on sport, the arts and community inclusion
1: 18 pm NRL community head: Harmony Day is “a very simple concept, but very powerful” The Royal Commission heard evidence today from Nicola Skinner, the National Rugby League’s General Manager of Participation, Community and Business Operations, who Read more » »
Education takes centre stage at Royal Commission
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion heard a day of evidence last Thursday centred on education, with Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal revealing a new national centre to deliver antisemitism training and a UNESCO school program set to expand to 200 schools nationally. Read more » »
NSW Parliament House hosts Harmony awards
NSW Parliament House hosted an inspiring celebration on June 23, welcoming the winners and runners-up of the nationwide Harmony Day competition, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to promoting inclusion, respect and cultural diversity. Read more » »
Farewell to a gentle giant of Jewish journalism
Mike Golland – a pillar of Jewish journalism and community service in Sydney – passed away peacefully on June 17, aged 93.A devoted husband, respected journalist, and generous volunteer, Golland dedicated more than six decades to the Jewish News, and to the community it served, from the early 1960s. Read more » »
In Defence of Israel and Western Civilisation
On Thursday 26 March 2026, at a B’nai B’rith Victoria event in Melbourne, I was afforded the honour of delivering the annual Human Rights Oration. This address sits within a distinguished tradition of speakers who have shaped public discourse on human rights, antisemitism, and the responsibilities of liberal democracies. Read more » »
Jews are ‘correct and right’ says Macpherson
A Sky News presenter has urged Jewish community members to step out of their comfort zone when it comes to media outlets.James Macpherson was recently welcomed by 350 community members and Rabbi Daniel Rabin at an Armchair Society event run by B’nai B’rith and the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia at Caulfield Shule. Read more » »
‘A passion that knows no bounds’
Earlier this month a capacity crowd attended the annual Courage to Care NSW fundraising lunch, with guests including Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, as well as Sydney Jewish Museum president Greg Shand, JCA president Ian Sandler and a large contingent of directors from several B’nai B’rith entities. Read more » »
Brutman and Tetleroyd remembered at Rookwood
In 40-degree heat last Friday at Sydney’s Rookwood Cemetery, Rabbi Yehoram Ulman led back-to-back funeral services that honoured 68-year-old Edith Brutman – who was known for “being charitable in every way” – and devoted father and husband, and caring step-father, Boris Tetleroyd. Read more » »
The stories behind those who were killed
At least 15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on the Chanukah by the Sea event at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening.These are some of their stories.Rabbi Eli SchlangerLondon-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was the assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Read more » »
Historic wins at the World Zionist Congress
Emunah Australia Co-President Avital Seifman successfully authored and passed groundbreaking resolutions at the 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem. Read more » »
