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'MUST CUT TIES WITH REGIME'
Iran’s Shocking Escalation
By
Peter Kohn
“Iran’s evil intent has been brought out into the open,” posted Liberal MP Julian Leeser.
Posters defaced in Melbourne
Calls for ‘intifada’ in Sydney
By
Bruce Hill
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Jewish man wrongly named as Bondi Junction killer set to sue
By
AJN STAFF
COMMUNITY MOURNS VICTIMS
Jewish woman ‘lucky to be alive’
By
Carly Adno
2023-2024 Israel-Hamas war
From
the times of israel
Google fires 28 employees who staged anti-Israel protests at company offices
By
ToI Staff
US leads group of 48 UN members in condemning Iranian attack on Israel
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
FBI director says probes of anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled in months after Oct. 7
By
Ron Kampeas
UNRWA report accuses Israeli forces of abusing staffers detained in Gaza
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Qatar says it's reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering 'abuse'
By
Agencies
Humanitarian aid enters Gaza Strip via Ashdod port for the first time, says IDF
By
Jacob Magid
and
Emanuel Fabian
Congresswoman to Columbia U president: 'Fire the racists; it’s a pretty low bar'
By
Jordana Horn
Government approves framework for NIS 19 billion plan to rehabilitate area near Gaza
By
Canaan Lidor
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns after writing essay saying it has lost America's trust
By
ToI Staff
and
AP
US House resolution condemns chant ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’
By
ToI Staff
Erdogan to host Hamas chief Haniyeh in Turkey this weekend
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Bucking boycotts, Israel Bonds sells record $3b since start of Hamas war
By
Sharon Wrobel
Qatari PM says Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce, hostage deal are 'stalling'
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Iranian president: 'Tiniest invasion' by Israel will be met with a massive response
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
After meeting Herzog, UK’s Cameron says it's clear Israel will respond to Iran attack
By
ToI Staff
and
Agencies
Daily Briefing Apr. 17: Day 194 - Tension on 3 fronts; climate bill advances in Knesset
By
ToI Staff
A top ex-general's radical strategy for tackling Iran, saving the hostages, calming the north
By
David Horovitz
As anxiety surges during war, Israeli GenAI platform can ease psychiatrists' workload
By
Renee Ghert-Zand
IDF shows remains of Iranian ballistic missile that fell in Dead Sea
By
ToI Staff
Commando seriously hurt as Israeli tanks said to push back into northern Gaza
By
ToI Staff
,
Reuters
and
Emanuel Fabian
Liveblog
From
the times of israel
Israel 'badly miscalculated' severity of Iranian response to Damascus strike - report
By
ToI Staff
April 17: Over 7,000 Israeli military personnel wounded in fighting since October 7
By
ToI Staff
April 16: UNSC committee says unable to agree on Palestinian bid for full membership
By
ToI Staff
April 15: Head of UN atomic watchdog worried Israeli reprisal could target Iran nuclear sites
By
Jacob Magid
April 14: IDF lifts Iran-strike restrictions on gatherings a day earlier than planned
By
ToI Staff
April 13: Iran fires 300 missiles and drones; most intercepted; minor damage at IDF base
By
Jacob Magid
and
Amy Spiro
April 12: Biden expects Iranian attack on Israel soon, says Tehran will not succeed
By
ToI Staff
,
Jacob Magid
and
Elana Kirsh
April 11: As Iran threatens Israel, US warns its embassy staffers to limit their travel
By
ToI Staff
April 10: American official says US will help defend Israel if Iran, proxies launch attack
By
ToI Staff
,
Joshua Davidovich
and
Shira Silkoff
April 9: Top Biden adviser says Israel ready for hostage deal, Hamas needs to be pushed
By
ToI Staff
April 8: Netanyahu says Rafah date is set; US: Hamas yet to respond on hostage deal
By
ToI Staff
April 7: At least 50,000 in Jerusalem rally for hostage release
By
ToI Staff
and
Elana Kirsh
April 6: Protesters demand Histadrut declare strike to pressure gov't into hostage deal
By
ToI Staff
,
Shira Silkoff
and
Elana Kirsh
April 5: Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to agree to hostage deal -- official
By
ToI Staff
,
Jacob Magid
and
Elana Kirsh
April 4: Pentagon says US ‘on track’ to build Gaza aid pier, Israel to secure shore
By
ToI Staff
and
Elana Kirsh
April 3: Netanyahu, Biden to speak amid friction over Rafah plans, aid worker deaths
By
Jacob Magid
April 2: IDF chief apologizes for strike on aid convoy caused by 'complex conditions'
By
ToI Staff
and
Joshua Davidovich
April 1: NY Times says Israel behind Syria strike that killed top Iranians
By
ToI Staff
March 31: Three seriously wounded in terror stabbing at Gan Yavne mall
By
ToI Staff
and
Ricky Ben-David
March 30: Clashes, road blockages at mass protests demanding hostage deal, elections
By
ToI Staff
Most Popular
1
Jewish man wrongly named as Bondi Junction killer set to sue
2
‘Visionary, innovator, family man’
3
Labor’s Palestine pivot
4
JewishCare CEO resigns
5
Michele Goldman appointed NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO
6
Dutton takes aim at Wong over Palestinian state
7
Advocacy journalism to blame for imbalance
8
‘We cannot do this alone’
9
Concerns over visas
10
Former PM critical of current leadership
Jewish staff concerned
Gaza medical wish list found
By
Bruce Hill
The Victorian branch of the Australasian Jewish Medical Federation (AJMF) expressed its deep concern in a letter to hospital CEO Bernadette McDonald.
Let My People Go
Hostage families let down by Wong
By
Carly Adno
Our Say
Iran threat
By
AJN STAFF
A timely play
Rootless Cosmopolitans
By
Sharyn Kolieb
“Isn’t that how we as Jews deal with the struggles and challenges of life … You’ve got to’laugh or else you go bananas,” says Anton Berezin
Burns and Southwick
Meeting in the Middle
By
Bruce Hill
Both MPs have had a good working relationship since the pandemic, but October 7 meant their relationship had to go to another level.
'BLOW TO JEWISH AUSTRALIANS'
Labor’s Palestine pivot
By
Peter Kohn
“Any talk of recognition of Palestinian statehood in such close proximity to the October 7 attacks is entirely premature,” says Zionist Federation of Australia president Jeremy Leibler.
Zomi Frankcom
Government to oversee Israeli investigation
By
Gareth Narunsky
Tom Hughes Oration
Dutton takes aim at Wong over Palestinian state
By
Gareth Narunsky
‘Penny Wong has irreparably damaged our relations with our ally Israel,” Opposition leader says.
Search is over
Michele Goldman appointed NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO
By
AJN STAFF
Her appointment follows an extensive search following the departure of previous CEO Darren Bark in July last year
JCA gala event
‘A whole-of-society challenge’
By
Shane Desiatnik
“By the time Israel went into Gaza [in late October], the whole energy of the classroom shifted,” says Dr Sharon Nazarian.
LIVELY DISCUSSION
Former PM critical of current leadership
By
Carly Adno
St Kilda event
Sunset vigil marks six months
By
Bruce Hill
Top of Australia
Kosciuszko climb in support of hostages
By
Bruce Hill
JOE KRYCER MOURNED
‘Visionary, innovator, family man’
By
Peter Kohn
Krycer became active in the Victorian Jewish Board of Deputies (now Jewish Community Council of Victoria) and in B’nai B’rith, campaigning to free Soviet and Ethiopian Jewry.
FORUM ON MEDIA
Advocacy journalism to blame for imbalance
By
Peter Kohn
“I know I would not want to be a Jewish journalist working for the Fairfax [Nine] papers or for the ABC,” says Michael Gawenda.
Rabbi urges compassion
Concerns over visas
By
Bruce Hill
PALESTINIAN RECOGNITION
Penny Wong prepared to recognise Palestinian statehood
By
AJN STAFF
Tumultuous period
JewishCare CEO resigns
By
AJN STAFF
“In his four years as CEO of JewishCare, Gary has presided over a period of immense change and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic,” says JewishCare president Jason Sandler.
'This will happen'
Israel has circled date in calendar for repeatedly-pledged Rafah invasion, PM says
By
LAZAR BERMAN
and
Jacob Magid
Jerusalem hasn’t yet briefed Washington on the matter, Biden administration says, adding that Israel has agreed to hold off until Netanyahu’s aides discuss matter further in DC.
'We are far from stopping'
IDF chief says withdrawal of troops from Gaza doesn’t mean war is close to end
By
Emanuel Fabian
Running in their memory
Marathon for PTSD
By
Gareth Narunsky
Doron Atzmon has been training hard on the latter for the gruelling 252km multi-day Marathon De Sables to be held in Morocco later this month.
Eylon Levy
The stunning rise, curious suspension and insistent return of Israel’s star spokesman
By
DAVID HOROVITZ
We want peace
The blindfold has been ripped off
By
Anna Pasternak
Tragically, the silence from the so-called moderate Palestinians following the massacre was and has remained deafening.
PJV PARLIAMENTARY PESACH
Rabbi’s four questions
By
Peter Kohn
“Why this year can we not recline or relax? … We are grief-stricken, uncertain of the future.”
SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
One-on-one with Douglas Murray
By
Bruce Hill
British intellectual Douglas Murray speaks with Bruce Hill ahead of his visit to Australia about the recent upsurge in antisemitism worldwide.
BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
Melbourne Holocaust Museum reopens
By
Bruce Hill
“Jewish Australians have been bearing a pain you should never have had to bear again,” said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
MHM CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP
Holocaust museum’s new CEO
By
Peter Kohn
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Grassroots campaigns bring hope and help
By
SHANE DESIATNIK & CAROL SAFFER
A number of small grassroots efforts have sprung up to support Israel.
Keep sharing the truth
Shuk owner shares Haachim food operation
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Connecting with Israel
Supporting Israeli businesses in tangible ways
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The underpants came first
Community rallies for Israel
By
Carol Saffer
FROM THE DIRECTOR
We stand with Israel
A message from The Australian Jewish News.
Advocating for Israel
Standing up against antisemitism
Simply Noa
By
Rebecca Davis
Noa Tishby is a Hollywood actress, producer, author and pro-Israel activist. Last week she visited Australia as a guest of JNF Australia. In interviews – both privately and live on stage for a cocktail event hosted by JNFuture Victoria in partnership with The AJN – she reflects on her journey.
Taking back Zionism
By
Gareth Narunsky
Census data released
Record number of Jews
By
Peter Kohn
Holocaust Awareness
Today’s Australians and the Holocaust
By
Peter Kohn
More Headlines
Ignorance of antisemitism
‘Jews don’t count’
By
Carly Adno
Climate change awareness
JCN expands to NSW
By
Mia Gardiner
Jewish House
People and pets can stay together
By
Carly Adno
In My Pocket
Program aimed at school children
By
AJN STAFF
Saved hundreds
Nicholas Winton, the ‘British Schindler,’ dies at age 106
Documentary
Survivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum
By
Mia Gardiner
For the boys
Supporting The. Greatest. Of. All. Time
By
Jessica Abelsohn
JIFF At The Movies
Could you be friends with Adolf?
By
Lindy Tamir
Simply the best
From Anna to Tina and the queen of rock and roll
By
Jessica Abelsohn
The 'bomb hero'
The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer
By
AJN STAFF
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Those we are missing
The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
Taken captive: Mohammed Alatrash, Bedouin father of 13
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Thai worker Pongsak Tanna father of 14-year-old girl
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: UK citizen Emily Damari from her Kfar Aza apartment
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Devoted uncle and Nir Oz resident Yair Horn
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Shiri Bibas and her redheaded babies
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Arbel Yehud, third generation on Kibbutz Nir Oz
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Hamza Ziyadne, Rahat resident working in Kibbutz Holit
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Gali Berman, from Kfar Aza's 'young neighborhood'
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Eli Sharabi from Kibbutz Be'eri
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Thai field hand Sriaoun Watchara
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Surasak Lamnau, Thai worker abducted with employer
By
ToI Staff
Presumed captive: Ohad Yahalomi, shot in the leg by terrorists
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Ofer Calderon, initially escaped through window
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Tal Shoham, held captive separately from family
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Matan Zangauker, 'is a survivor'
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Youssef Hamis Ziyadne from Rahat
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: US citizen Keith Siegel, driven to Gaza in his own car
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Edan Alexander, told mother he was safe
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Nadav Popplewell, held in tunnel under Gaza
By
ToI Staff
Taken captive: Avraham Munder, forced to kneel in front of terrorists
By
ToI Staff
Those we have lost
Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war
Segev Kizhner, 22: Huge FC Barcelona fan with a crazy smile
By
ToI Staff
Shachar Kadman, 34: Scientist who made waves in food tech
By
ToI Staff
Roni Polvanov, 23: Former IDF firefighter with 'a pure heart'
By
ToI Staff
Lily Keisman, 62: Kibbutznik was her only daughter's best friend
By
ToI Staff
Sgt. Kiril Brodski, 19: Motorcycle enthusiast and devoted friend
By
ToI Staff
Carol Siman Tov, 70: Native of Pennsylvania and dedicated nurse
By
ToI Staff
Sofia Bongart, 21: Beloved sister attended rave with bestie
By
ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Gali Shakotai, 21: Desert child with 'endless curiosity'
By
ToI Staff
Eden Zecharya, 28: Dog lover with an unforgettable smile
By
ToI Staff
Command Sgt. Maj. Adir Shlomo, 47: 'Soul' of the Sderot police station
By
ToI Staff
Sgt. Habib Kiean, 21: Bedouin Golani soldier who loved video games
By
ToI Staff
Gideon Pauker, 79: Lifelong kibbutznik and amateur winemaker
By
ToI Staff
Somkuan Pansa-ard, 39: Thai farm worker was family's sole support
By
ToI Staff
Raz Bokovza, 23: Fearless future chef who refused to be kidnapped
By
ToI Staff
Emma Poliakov, 83: Great-grandmother who loved to sing
By
ToI Staff
Sgt. First Class Cedrick Garin, 23: Found calling in protecting Israel
By
ToI Staff
Bnayahu Bitton, 22: Musician who always had a guitar at hand
By
ToI Staff
Liraz Assulin, 38: Respected accountant who was 'the perfect aunt'
By
ToI Staff
Ron Shemer, 23: Loved travel and had friends across the globe
By
ToI Staff
Cpl. Naama Bony, 19: 'Salt of the earth' with eclectic musical tastes
By
ToI Staff
Opinion
Israel-Australia business
A look at the ‘Next October’ initiative
By
Paul Israel
No role for Hamas
Let’s hope for mature leadership
By
Adam Slonim
strength and resilience
At the forefront of the antisemitism battle
By
Ian Sandler
Israel-Australia business
Israeli cybersecurity firms helping Aussie business
By
Jeremy Ungar
Words matter
What’s in a name? Everything!
By
Rabbi Chaim Ingram
A true gift to the world
We cannot allow others to define Zionism
By
Alon Cassuto
Indigenous and Jewish Australians
The deep bond between our communities
By
Dan Coleman
Meeting Douglas Murray
British writer wows Melbourne
By
Bruce Hill (Dinkus)
Israel-Australia business
TAU leaders meet Australian health leaders at AICC
By
Michelle Blum
Historical attitudes
Hamas and the reversal of antisemitism
By
Bill Rubinstein
No unilateral action
Preconditions for a Palestinian state
By
MIKE KELLY AND ANTHONY BERGIN
Israel-Australia business update
Advanced technology meets market needs
By
Jeremy Ungar
LGBT Jewish community
Why I marched at the Mardi Gras
By
Alex Ryvchin
We want peace
The blindfold has been ripped off
By
Anna Pasternak
AUJS membership up 70 per cent
As the threat grows, so do we
By
TOBIAS SIEGAL
Why is this happening now?
Dead Jews and live antisemites
By
Josh Feldman
The Answer Speaks Volumes
What lies under Israeli and Gazan hospitals?
By
Dana Segall
Israel-Australia business
PTG – post-traumatic growth
By
Paul Israel
Our say
Time to dismantle UNRWA
By
AJN STAFF
Israel-Australia business
Israeli tech behind your weekend’s winning plays
By
Jeremy Ungar
Community Heartbeat
Community affairs
Governor expresses support
By
Carol Saffer
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
We are proud and here
By
Carol Saffer
Gift a candle
Support Light Up With Hope
By
Carol Saffer
Compassion in action
C Care partners with Melbourne Chevra Kadisha
By
Carol Saffer
Timing is everything
Artist creates sculpture to make a point
By
Carol Saffer
Spoons Salon relocates
Specialising in individual personalised gifts
By
Carol Saffer
Solidarity at Melbourne UNI
Orientation week stall was a big hit
By
Carol Saffer
Australian felt safer in Israel
Volunteering with Sar-El shows solidarity
By
Carol Saffer
A compelling narrative
Dassi Erlich shares her quest for justice
By
Carol Saffer
Connecting local community
‘I have to live, not just exist’
By
Carol Saffer
75 years later
Reminiscing on the early days at Scopus
By
Carol Saffer
Women's Circle event
Women come together and connect
By
Carol Saffer
A heartfelt selfless story
Footy jumper gifted to bar mitzvah boy in Israel
By
Carol Saffer
Honorary Consul of France
A new French-language educational resource launched
Entire world shattered
Family seeks donations to save daughter’s life
By
Carol Saffer
Flossenbürg MEMORIAL
Visiting researcher calls for information
By
Carol Saffer
Connecting generations
Raising money for Israel
By
Carol Saffer
Restoring One's Faith
St Kilda Shule the scene for resilience and wisdom
By
Carol Saffer
Helping Kibbutz Be'eri
Volunteers welcome in Israel
By
Carol Saffer
Donated Artwork
ZDVO Beit Halochem Australia art auction
By
AJN STAFF
Arts and Features
Hoax or True Story?
Hitler’s Jewish soldier?
By
Sharyn Kolieb
MidSumma Festival
Lead role a ‘brilliantly written character’
By
Sharyn Kolieb
Undercurrents of racism
Parade is coming to Sydney
By
AJN STAFF
How are you?
‘I am Jewish, hear me roar’
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Dare to dream
We’ll meet you soon, somewhere over the rainbow
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Jam-packed exhibitions
Head On Photo Festival descends on Sydney
By
Jessica Abelsohn
BOOKS
Michael Gawenda’s Jewish journey
By
Peter Kohn
'A real milestone'
Contradictory ideas coexisting in complex ways
By
AJN STAFF
'Music makes us reflect'
Final Live at the Great to honour those lost in Israel
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Shelford students exhibit artwork
Artist Anna Blatman opens 2023 Art Exhibition
By
Carol Saffer
Feature
In his own words
New book released
Amy Winehouse’s Jewish moments and photos
By
Mira Zylali
A different side of ultra-orthodoxy IN TV SERIES
Running off to Jerusalem in search of love
By
AJN STAFF
Funny and heartwarming
Ad-libbing through a spelling bee
By
Jessica Abelsohn
Complex city
The two narratives of Hebron
By
Danny Hochberg
Innovation synergy
Branching out in Australia
By
Shane Desiatnik
Celebrating 80 years
A memorable milestone
By
Jessica Abelsohn
From the DocPlay screens
Jewish-themed documentaries on your TV
By
Erin Rosenberg
Being in Brooklyn
From head to sole, and heart to soul
By
AJN STAFF
Grief and loss
Ryan’s elegy for an elephant
By
Rebecca Davis
Sports
MACCABI AUSTRALIA
High-achieving athletes celebrated at awards
By
Shane Desiatnik
FOOTBALL
Gordon leads Aussie Schoolgirls to Dallas Cup win
By
Shane Desiatnik
AMPUTEE FOOTBALL
October 7 survivor earns spot in national team
By
TIMES OF ISRAEL AND AFP
FUTSAL
Fine Futsalroos debut for Feilich
By
Shane Desiatnik
AFL
Sheezel shares his hopes for season 2024
By
Shane Desiatnik
MEN'S CRICKET
Maccabi-AJAX men’s thirds win premiership
By
Shane Desiatnik
VFLW AND A-LEAGUE WOMEN
Maizels’ impressive cross-code Magpies move
By
Shane Desiatnik
FOOTY
Israel wins first Harmony Cup trophy since 2004
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI TENNIS CLUB
Special open day to celebrate 100 years
By
Shane Desiatnik
RUGBY UNION
Israeli rugby union brothers join Sydney club Easts
By
Shane Desiatnik
TENNIS
Israeli wins in Pretoria
By
AJN STAFF
WEIGHTLIFTING
Ashley earns gold at Oceania championships
By
Shane Desiatnik
WATER POLO
Green goes great in worlds debut
By
Shane Desiatnik
MEN'S CRICKET
Building up to the finals
By
Shane Desiatnik
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Israeli wins silver but cops boos in Doha
By
Times of Israel
FUTSAL
Jewish duo earn top NSW Premier League awards
By
Shane Desiatnik
MEN'S CRICKET
Red hot results on a warm weekend
By
Shane Desiatnik
FOOTBALL
Hakoah FC ready to roar in season 2024
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL
Carni kids have a ball in Sydney
By
Shane Desiatnik
MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL
Let the fun and games begin
By
Shane Desiatnik