Yom Kippur
Israel's Dudi Sela, pictured at the 2017 Australian Open. Photo: Peter Haskin
October 5, 2017, 11:17 am
Sela walks mid-match for Yom Kippur
Israeli tennis player Dudi Sela was only one set away from reaching his first ATP Tour semifinal in nine months when he stopped playing and walked off court ahead of Yom Kippur.
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.
Senior rabbi Garry Robuck, who gave his last Rosh Hashanah sermon at NSTE.
October 7, 2016, 12:00 am
Rabbi Robuck’s last Rosh
Delivering the Rosh Hashanah sermon is always a special experience for any rabbi, but for North Shore Temple Emanuel’s (NSTE) senior rabbi Gary Robuck, it proved to be “even more poignant” - that’s because it was his last Jewish New Year sermon at the shul.
By Shane Desiatnik
Caulfield Hebrew Congregation's Rabbi Ralph Genende blows the shofar at Caulfield Park. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 8, 2015, 12:00 am
Having a blast at Caulfield Park
IN an effort to unite every section of the community, Caulfield Hebrew Congregation (CHC) is hosting its third Shofar in the Park on the second day of Rosh Hashanah at Caulfield Park.
By ZOE KRON
October 3, 2014, 12:00 am
Prayers for our fallen soldiers
By Gareth Narunsky
September 16, 2013, 12:00 am
Appy new year for charity donors
FULFILLING the mitzvah of giving is now only a few finger taps away, with the launch of Tzedakah (charity), a phone and tablet app developed by Sydneysider Jeffrey Tobias.
By Peter Kohn
Rabbi Moshe Gutnick of the Sydney Beth DIn.
September 13, 2013, 12:00 am
Top rabbi begs abuse victims for forgiveness
THE Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia (ORA) has issued an extraordinary statement on child sexual abuse timed for Yom Kippur, in which it asks forgiveness from victims and condemns any cover-ups.
By Peter Kohn
August 8, 2013, 12:00 am
Pollies praise poll date move
TRUE to his word that he would reconsider holding an election on Yom Kippur, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd this week announced Australia would go to the polls a week earlier on September 7, a move that has been met with praise by Jewish politicians on both sides of the divide.
By adam kamien
July 4, 2013, 3:00 pm
Farewell to a firm friend
THE last three years of Parliament have been chaotic and eventful, but Julia Gillard’s personal commitment to Israel and the Jewish community has been unequivocal.
By Joshua Levi
May 13, 2013, 12:00 am
One-on-one with the PM
WITH an election in the air, it seemed somewhat poignant on Monday that Prime Minister Julia Gillard was chatting with The Australian Jewish News in her office.
By Joshua Levi
February 7, 2013, 12:00 am
Poll date dismay
ALL three Jewish members of federal Parliament have confirmed they intend to attend synagogue on election day, which this year coincides with Yom Kippur.
By Gareth Narunsky
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