Canberra
October 25, 2018, 10:32 am
A sense of vindication and empowerment
Seven years after Manny Waks publicly revealed he was sexually abused at Yeshivah in Melbourne, he attended the National Apology with other victims this week.
Anat Sultan-Dadon at the Sydney communal Yom Hazikaron commemoration this year. Photo: Nadine Saacks Photography
August 29, 2018, 10:37 am
Embassy’s Sultan-Dadon fondly farewell’s Australia
Australia's close relations with Israel will remain strong should Labor win the next federal election, outgoing deputy chief of mission at the Israeli Embassy Anat Sultan-Dadon believes.
By Gareth Narunsky
From left, Rabbi Ralph Genende, Michael Bennett, Monash's great-grandson, and Air Commodore Mark Willis in front of the sculpture. Photo: David Whittaker
July 18, 2018, 11:33 am
Monash sculpture unveiled in Canberra
A sculpture commemorating the pivotal role of General Sir John Monash in World War I has been unveiled at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to mark the centenary of the landmark Battle of Hamel.
By Peter Kohn
Merav Michaeli addressing the ZFA plenary on Sunday, September 10. Photo: Eldad Ohayon
September 15, 2017, 12:00 am
Bishop: No mission in Jerusalem
Just weeks after promising to look into the prospect of establishing an Australian diplomatic presence in Jerusalem, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has ruled out the possibility.
By Evan Zlatkis
Rotem Dvir (left) and Raz Sofer have arrived in Canberra.
August 30, 2016, 12:00 am
Shlichim arrive in Canberra
The ACT Jewish community has this month welcomed two shlichim from Israel, marking a first for the capital.
By Phoebe Roth
Millions of dollars have been siphoned from World Vision into the coffers of terror organisation Hamas. Photo: JTA.
August 17, 2016, 3:57 pm
World Vision aid claims are ‘tip of the iceberg’
The Australian government should wise up to the realities of Gaza and only restore funding to World Vision if it can track its money, say Israeli experts.
Robert Cussel.
December 21, 2015, 10:26 am
Zionist council for ACT
A CANBERRA-BASED ACT Zionist council is set to be established in order to formalise the local Jewish community’s ties with Israel.
February 19, 2014, 2:44 pm
Top movies in mini film festival
May 31, 2011, 11:48 am
Preschool plans for Canberra community
FOR the first time, children in Canberra will soon be able to access full-time Jewish education.
February 23, 2011, 9:17 am
A major mikvah milestone
CANBERRA’S first mikvah was “a perpetual milestone” according to Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria, as he led proceedings at the official opening of the Mikvah Chaya Mushka at Chabad of the ACT on Tuesday.
January 28, 2011, 10:29 am
Judge rules anti-Semite allowed to have a gun
LEADERS of the Jewish community in Canberra say they fear for their safety after a Holocaust-denier was granted a gun licence.
December 7, 2010, 7:08 am
UPJ conference focusses on the future
THE launch of a new siddur and finding ways to engage Generation Y were high on the agenda of the 80th anniversary biennial conference of the Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ).
By Peter Kohn
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