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Ari Hershkowitz.
November 26, 2018, 11:23 am
Ari’s way: far from Satmar
Ari Hershkowitz rose to prominence in the 2017 Netflix documentary, 'One of Us', which followed his journey towards leaving ultra-Orthodoxy. He spoke candidly with Rebecca Davis about his past struggles with sexual abuse, substance addiction and self-harm during his visit to Australia for Limmud Oz and Pathways Melbourne.
By Rebecca Davis
The film clip to Anita Lester's single 'Man' was shot in Israel.
March 30, 2017, 12:45 pm
Music’s highs and lows
After following her Sephardi roots to Israel to shoot the video clip for her new single, London-based Australian singer-songwriter Anita Lester talks to Yael Brender about her musical journey.
By Yael Brender
The Lawrence Family JCC in San Diego was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat in an email.
March 17, 2017, 12:01 am
Threats continue against JCCs
At least seven Jewish community centres in the US and Canada received bomb threats while they were hosting Purim events.
Kesser Torah College primary school students Bayla Gourarie (left) and Liorah Kessel.
March 3, 2017, 12:00 am
Quiz stars bound for New York
Kesser Torah College students Bayla Gourarie and Liorah Kessel are “absolutely ecstatic and over the moon” to have qualified for the finals of the Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos, said KTC Jewish studies teacher Rabbi Yehuda Straiton.
By Yael Brender
Norman Rosenbaum recites memorial prayers last week at the site where his brother Yankel Rosenbaum was stabbed during the 1991 Crown Heights riots. Photo: AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews.
August 25, 2016, 12:00 am
Yankel remembered 25 years on
Australian Norman Rosenbaum flew to New York to commemorate a sombre anniversary last week, 25 years since the murder of his younger brother Yankel in the Crown Heights riots of 1991.
By Peter Kohn
Cousins Daphne (Maria Angelico) and Jonah (Matt Whitty) in Bad Jews. Photo: Jeff Busby
September 9, 2015, 1:51 pm
Drama and humour in Bad Jews
The stage production Bad Jews has sparked controversy over its title, but the play by New York playwright Joshua Harmon is a thought-provoking look at important issues. Read our review.
May 27, 2015, 11:06 am
From Greeks to Throne
September 17, 2014, 10:29 am
Orchestral dreams
July 9, 2014, 3:43 pm
Broadway double
January 21, 2013, 4:40 pm
Living the New York dream
October 24, 2012, 10:03 am
From Manhattan to Rome
May 30, 2012, 12:45 pm
Kiddie rock with a touch of green
US President Barack Obama. Photo: AJN file
September 15, 2011, 9:55 am
NYC vote upset seen as Jewish rebuke to Obama
September 8, 2011, 10:50 am
New York proclaims September 7 as Gilad Shalit Day
June 28, 2011, 1:39 pm
Jewish groups mixed on NY approval of same-sex marriages
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