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Golem horror film claims inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship

Rob Klein — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:46:16 +0000

Queensland filmmaker Idan Kotzen has been named the first recipient of the Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship, a new $20,000 initiative designed to support Jewish Australian storytellers and increase authentic Jewish representation on screen. The fellowship was announced by Jump Street Films, the production company founded by Australian producer and director Jamie Bialkower. Kotzen, who spoke […]

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Hakoah reaches major milestone as White City precinct takes shape

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:07:31 +0000

Hakoah has announced a major construction milestone at its new White City precinct, confirming the steel framework for the multi-use courts has now been completed as large-scale work continues across the site. In its May 2026 construction update, Hakoah said the project was “powering ahead”, with the scale of the precinct becoming increasingly visible beneath […]

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New Mitzvah Tank to bring Jewish life to regional Australia

Rob Klein — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:47:34 +0000

An intimate Lag B’Omer gathering at Chabad Brisbane marked the formal opening of the newly renovated Queensland Mitzvah Tank and Mobile Library, a joint initiative of Chabad Brisbane and Chabad of RARA. The specially fitted motorhome will travel across rural and regional Queensland and Northern New South Wales for several months each year, bringing Jewish […]

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JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 06 May 2026 04:01:15 +0000

Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day. The program, which returns after a two-year break, was launched on Yom Ha’atzmaut 2026 and is aimed at fostering “understanding, resilience, and […]

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Schools around Australia celebrate Yom Haatzma’ut

Rob Klein — Tue, 05 May 2026 05:34:54 +0000

Photo gallery Last week, schools across Australia came alive with colour, music and energy as students marked Yom Haatzmaut, celebrating Israel’s Independence Day with real enthusiasm. Classrooms and halls turned into hubs of activity, with Israeli dancing, food tastings, flag displays and creative performances bringing the story of Israel to life. Students of all ages […]

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Comedian tells his great-grandfather’s story

Features Desk — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:14:43 +0000

Melbourne comedian David Rose will bring his warm, personal stand-up show, Nepo Great Grandbaby, to Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, following sell-out runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In the show, Rose explores the legacy of his great-grandfather, Julian Rose, a vaudeville comedian who performed […]

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:19:35 +0000

More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. At the organisers’ request, there were no banners, flags, or slogans. Instead, participants dressed in white — a quiet symbol of respect for those suffering amid global conflicts, and a tribute to women […]

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United Hatzalah volunteers reunite with Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor

Simmy Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:06:02 +0000

In a moving reunion, United Hatzalah volunteers recently met with Penina Cohen, who was critically injured in the missile strike that hit Beit Shemesh. The meeting took place as part of the organisation’s Rescuer Survivor initiative, which brings together first responders and the individuals whose lives they helped save in moments of crisis. Among the rescuers […]

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Women gather at The Great Synagogue to mark International Women’s Day

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:28:26 +0000

Eighty women gathered at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue for “Celebrating Collective Creativity”, a special evening held on the eve of International Women’s Day, bringing together art, reflection and community connection. Centred on the theme “From Grief to Inspired Healing”, the event honoured the memory of the Bondi victims and highlighted the work of women preserving the […]

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New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories

Rob Klein — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:19 +0000

A new fellowship aimed at strengthening Jewish Australian representation on screen has been launched by Jump Street Films as part of its growing Jewish Australian Screen Fund. The Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship, announced in Variety, will provide $20,000 and a year of mentorship from Jump Street Films to one Jewish Australian filmmaker whose work advances […]

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