Temple Beth Israel
With the rejuvenated Sefer Torah, from left, Dvir Bar-Gal, Philip Dalidakis, Drew Nuland and Kehilat Shanghai's community coordinator Hannah Maia Frishberg.
August 17, 2018, 1:43 pm
A Torah’s odyssey
What do a fragile Torah scroll, a bar mitzvah boy and a government minister have in common? As Peter Kohn discovered, they are entwined in an epic tale of upheaval and renewal.
By Peter Kohn
Stand Up Mitzvah Day volunteers with members of the Sudanese community.
November 26, 2017, 12:00 am
A marvellous Mitzvah Day
"Phenomenal" and "an outstanding success" were just some of the words used by organisers to describe Mitzvah Day held on Sunday.
By Rebecca Davis
Israeli singer Noa. Photo: Ronen Akerman
November 16, 2017, 12:00 am
Israel embassy backs controversial singer’s tour
Israel's embassy has thrown its support behind concerts in Australia by controversial Israeli entertainer Achinoam Nini, aka Noa, after a spate of "vile and vitriolic" comments from within the Jewish community.
By Peter Kohn
Tony Greenberg (right) supporting the Tigers with his daughter Emily.
September 29, 2017, 12:00 am
Footy fever on Yom Kippur
YOM KIPPUR is the holiest day of the year for millions of Jews across the world.
From left: Philip Dalidakis, Premier Daniel Andrews and Rabbi Gersh Lazarow study plans for the TBI upgrade during the Premier’s tour of the synagogue. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 27, 2017, 12:00 am
TBI lands $200,000 security grant
AFTER announcing a $200,000 grant towards a landmark security overhaul at Temple Beth Israel (TBI) in St Kilda, Premier Daniel Andrews said he sees his government as “a partner in this very significant security upgrade”.
By Peter Kohn
The Zooz Israeli dancers performing at Mitzvah Day last year. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 21, 2016, 12:00 am
Melbourne and Sydney set for Mitzvah Day
Jewish Australians are gearing up to cook, collect, and come together for a variety of worthy causes in celebration of Mitzvah Day on Sunday, November 27.
By Phoebe Roth and Yael Brender
Politicians and communal leaders at last week’s Passover lunch in parliament.
April 1, 2016, 12:00 am
Parliamentary Pesach on Purim
THE Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and Zionism Victoria hosted a Passover-themed luncheon at State Parliament last week, which brought together 30 members of Victorian Parliament, including ministers and shadow ­ministers.
By Phoebe Roth
The Mitzvah Day launch. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 10, 2015, 12:00 am
All set for Mitzvah Day
WHILE the final preparations are underway for Mitzvah Day on Sunday, November 15, the organising committee stressed that there is still time to register for the day of good deeds.
By ZOE KRON
February 10, 2015, 12:00 am
Synagogue services are just a click away
By Peter Kohn
February 9, 2015, 12:00 am
Faith in the law
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