From Australia’s Jewish past: John Jacob Cohen – architect, politician and judge

John Cohen was born on 20 December 1859 at Grafton, NSW, the third son of London-born parents Samuel and Rosetta Cohen and one of thirteen children. Read more

Mar-23 7:30pm Melbourne: Australian Jewish Historical Society AGM

To be addressed by Holocaust historian and author Paul Bartrop. Read more

After 80 years, correct headstone to be erected on WWII grave of 15-year-old Jew

In early 1940, thirteen-year-old Jacob Sorsky ran away to sea and joined the Merchant Navy, keen to fight the Nazis. Just two years later he was killed – the second-youngest soldier to die whilst serving in the Australian Army in WWII – and then buried in an unknown grave, on the other side of the world from his family. Read more

Tragedy and Triumph

Author, academic and Jewish Holocaust Centre volunteer Freda Hodge will speak about her book ‘Tragedy and Triumph’ at a joint Australian Jewish Historical Society Vic (AJHS) – Jewish Holocaust Centre (JHC) event later this month. Read more

Essay competition for Year 10 Students

The Australian Jewish Historical Society Inc. has announced an essay competition, for 2014’s Year 10 students on “An aspect of Jewish Life within Australasia”…and there is $1,000 in store for the winner. Read more