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Lena Goldstein, pictured ahead of her 100th birthday earlier this year, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday night. Photo: Noel Kessel
May 15, 2019, 1:38 pm
Shoah survivor Lena Goldstein passes away at 100
TWO weeks after lighting a candle at Yom Hashoah, 100-year-old Lena Goldstein died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday night.
By Joshua Levi
Holocaust survivors light the memorial candles. Photo: Giselle Haber
May 3, 2019, 12:00 am
Shoah survivors ‘inspire us’
ONE year after commencing his directorship of the Australian War Memorial, Dr Brendan Nelson had one of the most meaningful experiences of his life.
Dr Brendan Nelson. Photo: Lex Mrocki
April 23, 2019, 12:00 am
Nelson to headline Sydney’s Yom Hashoah commemoration
AN injection of youth participation, a distinguished keynote speaker in Dr Brendan Nelson, and free events in three parts of Sydney that share the theme of Memorials and Memories will make for a powerful and diverse Yom Hashoah commemoration program commencing later this month.
By Shane Desiatnik
Front from left: Jewish LGBT+ World Congress president Frank Giaoui, Dayenu president Kim Gotlieb and Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah with Congress members at Emanuel Synagogue. Photos: Shane Desiatnik
March 31, 2019, 12:00 am
Historic conference packs a punch and a party
FROM a "queer tour" of the Sydney Jewish Museum and more than 20 small group seminars by 24 presenters from around the world, the 25th Jewish LGBT+ World Congress proved to be a colourful celebration of inclusivity.
By Shane Desiatnik
The Sydney Jewish Museum will receive $10,000, via the JCA, as part of the ORAH Project's latest round of donations. Photo: SJM
March 22, 2019, 12:00 am
ORAH Project giving charities a boost
JEWISH charities are the big winners in the latest round of donations provided by the ORAH Project, an innovative investment fund established by Sydney's Carole and Russel Pillemer.
By Shane Desiatnik
Ilan Buchman and Oscar Shub hold their ketubah in front of the Sydney Jewish Museum's marriage display. Photos: Sophie Deutsch
March 18, 2019, 12:01 am
‘Inspiration to follow the kind of life that we have’
Nearly one year after Ilan Buchman and Oscar Shub married in Australia’s first official religious same-sex wedding, they spoke with Sophie Deutsch about the significance of tying the knot after 47 years together, and the inspiring example their enduring love has set for others.
Members of Dayenu and the Jewish LGBT+ World Congress at the recent 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
March 18, 2019, 12:00 am
Sydney to make Jewish LGBT+ history
Get ready to learn, discover, pray and, of course, party … because the 25th Jewish LGBT+ World Congress is coming to Sydney from March 21-24 – and you are invited!
By Shane Desiatnik
From left: Reverend Dr Stephanie Dowrick, Dr Paul Bauert, Dr Kerryn Phelps MP, Jackie Stricker-Phelps and Vic Alhadeff. Photo: Sophie Deutsch
March 15, 2019, 3:46 pm
‘No excuse for the harm that I’ve caused’
AFTER touring the Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) on Tuesday, human rights advocate and paediatrician Dr Paul Bauert, who compared the suffering of refugees on Manus Island and Nauru to Holocaust victims at Auschwitz in an interview with Sky News, said he now has a deeper understanding of how his comments upset people.
Candidate forums will be held for two key Sydney seats with large Jewish populations ahead of the upcoming NSW and federal elections.
March 6, 2019, 3:19 pm
Election forums – ask the candidates
With both a state (NSW) and a federal election looming, two upcoming communal forums will give members of the community a chance to hear from candidates in two key seats.
By AJN STAFF
Holocaust survivor Peter Halas at Bondi Beach in front of Anthony Glick's mural – one of many that was defaced in last weekend's antisemitic graffiti attack. Photo: Noel Kessel
February 14, 2019, 12:01 am
‘A reminder of darker times’
Holocaust survivor Peter Halas, who is usually at Bondi Beach every morning, was interstate on Sunday when he received photographs of the swastikas daubed along the promenade.
By Gareth Narunsky
Holocaust survivor and Sydney Jewish Museum volunteer guide Eddie Jaku talking with students. He will speak at various 2018 Capital Appeal events in October.
September 17, 2018, 2:26 pm
Compelling program for Capital Appeal
THE Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) - established 25 years ago and visited by more than 27,000 students each year - is on a mission to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive for future generations, and it needs your help.
By Shane Desiatnik
George Grojnowski speaking about his experiences. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
September 3, 2018, 12:00 am
Youth ‘HEAR’ from Holocaust survivors
Eighty young adults attended the launch event of for Youth HEAR (Holocaust Education And Remembrance) at the Sydney Jewish Museum last month.
By Shane Desiatnik
Afua Hirsch.
August 16, 2018, 10:17 am
Festival to write home about
AN annual and much-anticipated tradition for book lovers, the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival inspires audiences through its dynamic program comprising provocative but respectful conversation, innovative ideas, and heart-tugging tales of survival. Sophie Deutsch takes a look at some of the main events on offer in this year's festival.
June 27, 2018, 9:50 am
Stalwart Nadel turns 100
Not everyone gets personal letters from the Israeli President and the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces for their 100th birthday. But then Julius Nadel, who celebrated his centennial milestone on June 8, has certainly lived an extraordinary life.
By Gareth Narunsky
Betty Wilkenfeld at the launch of her Montefiore Community Life Story in April.
June 10, 2018, 12:01 am
‘A sad loss for the community’
COMMUNAL identity Betty Wilkenfeld, who passed away on Sunday aged 87, has been remembered as "a highly respected stalwart of the community".
By Gareth Narunsky
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