Maroubra Synagogue
Rabbi Yossi Friedman laying a wreath at the service.
May 3, 2019, 12:00 am
Rabbi’s Anzac participation a first
LAST Thursday’s Anzac Day dawn service at Bondi Beach, attended by 20,000 people, incorporated a uniquely Jewish element.
AJA president David Adler (left) in conversation with Dr Zuhdi Jasser.
March 29, 2019, 12:00 am
Communal clash over speaker
IN the wake of the massacre in Christchurch this month, the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) called for a talk by US Islamic reformist Dr Zuhdi Jasser at Maroubra Synagogue to be cancelled. 
New NSW Labor leader Michael Daley (left) with Ron Hoenig MP at Maroubra Synagogue.
November 15, 2018, 12:01 am
Community congratulates Daley
THE NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBOD) has congratulated state Opposition Leader Michael Daley on his new role.
By Gareth Narunsky
Board member and volunteer of the Australian Jewish Fertility Network Lori Levin with her eldest son.
March 16, 2018, 12:01 am
Synagogues speak out
A NUMBER of Sydney synagogues are joining more than 100 shules worldwide for this week's Infertility Awareness Shabbat to enhance understanding and facilitate empathy for those struggling to have a family.
Year 2 Moriah College students with (back from left) Rabbi Benji Levy, teacher Michal Levy-Hardy, KKL-JNF head of education Shlomo Deri, KKL-JNF world chairperson Danny Atar and JNF Australia education shaliah Yigal Nisell. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
February 18, 2018, 12:01 am
World chair drops in for Green Week
JNF Australia's biggest annual fundraising campaign – Green Week – was boosted in Sydney last week by the presence of four members of KKL-JNF's executive leadership team, including world chairperson Danny Atar.
Mayor of Ramat Hanegev and JNF Australia Green Week headline speaker, Eran Doron.
February 7, 2018, 12:01 am
Israeli Mayor to visit
JEWISH National Fund (JNF) Australia has a proud record of contributing to the development of communities in Israel's desert-dominated Ramat Hanegev.
By Shane Desiatnik
The swastika graffiti on the wall of Maroubra Synagogue.
April 7, 2016, 10:20 am
Police probe shul swastika daubing
POLICE are investigating what Member for Heffron Ron Hoenig has described as “a gross attack on our community” after five swastikas were sprayed on and around Maroubra Synagogue last weekend.
From left: Maroubra Synagogue president Daryl Robinson, Ron Hoenig, Rebbetzin Chana Raizel Friedman and Noel D’Souza before last week’s outreach Shabbat dinner.
March 18, 2016, 12:00 am
Breaking barriers over Shabbat
MEMBERS of federal and local Parliament, faith group representatives, leaders of local communities and Australian Defence Force (ADF) chaplains came together for an interfaith Shabbat dinner last Friday night.
By Evan Zlatkis
Rabbi Mendel Kastel next to the giant cupcake menorah at Jewish House's Chanukah party in Bondi Junction. Photo: Noel Kessel
December 10, 2015, 12:00 am
Chanukah lights up Sydney
THE spirit of Chanukah took over Sydney this week with a plethora of communal celebrations catering for all ages.
December 15, 2014, 12:00 am
Cremorne’s loss is Maroubra’s gain
By Gareth Narunsky
June 10, 2014, 12:00 am
Maroubra shul rabbi resigns
MAROUBRA Synagogue’s Rabbi Elie Farkas will quit his post in July to return to North America, less than two years after joining the shul.
By Gareth Narunsky
October 30, 2012, 12:00 am
Shadow minister reconnects with roots
AS he prepares to take his seat on the NSW opposition’s front bench, newly elected Heffron MP Ron Hoenig has opened up to The AJN on how he reconnected with Judaism.
By Gareth Narunsky
August 14, 2012, 12:00 am
Jewish mayor set for Parliament
BOTANY Bay Mayor Ron Hoenig seems set to become the second Jewish member of the NSW Parliament after the forthcoming Heffron by-election.
March 5, 2012, 11:12 am
Perez to stay on at Maroubra
OUTGOING Maroubra Synagogue Rabbi Chaim Perez has agreed to stay on until a replacement is found, after the board failed to find an appropriate replacement rabbi.
By Gareth Narunsky
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