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Author Marisa Meltzer reflects on fame, feminism and Jewish identity ahead of Sydney visit

Rob Klein — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:53:19 +0000

New York-based journalist and author Marisa Meltzer has built her career exploring women the world too often flattens into symbols, from the founder of Weight Watchers to Jane Birkin, the actress, singer and style icon. In each case, she digs past the caricature to reveal the vivid, complicated human story beneath. Speaking to JWire ahead […]

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Daughter of Bondi terror attack victim brings Holocaust memory into the present

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:02:47 +0000

A Sydney International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration on Tuesday, 27 January, was marked by a powerful address from Professor Sabina Kleytman, whose father, Alex, a Holocaust survivor, was murdered in the Bondi Beach terror attack last December. The annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Liberation from Auschwitz commemoration was hosted by the Sydney Jewish Museum […]

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Music, poetry and stars align in “Custodians of the Sky”

Rob Klein — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:46:34 +0000

Woollahra will be bathed in celestial splendour this November when Emanuel Synagogue hosts the Australian premiere of “Custodians of the Sky”, a landmark contemporary work by Australian composer Luke Styles. This multidisciplinary production fuses music, poetry, animation, and sound design in a meditation on humanity’s shared connection to the night sky. Presented over two nights […]

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Multiculturalism Minister praises Rabbi Kamins for “immense contribution”

Rob Klein — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:58:21 +0000

NSW Multiculturalism Minister Steve Kamper has paid tribute to Rabbi Jeffrey B. Kamins, who will retire as Senior Rabbi of Emanuel Synagogue on 30 June 2026 after almost four decades of service. Mr Kamper said Rabbi Kamins had been “a teacher and leader for many, stretching back many years,” applauding his “tireless leadership and incredible […]

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Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins to retire as Emanuel Synagogue’s Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio to succeed him

Rob Klein — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:01:30 +0000

After nearly four decades of service, Rabbi Jeffrey B. Kamins will retire as Senior Rabbi of Emanuel Synagogue on 30 June 2026. This marks the end of a defining chapter for Australia’s largest Jewish congregation. From 1 July 2026, Rabbi Kamins will become the synagogue’s first Rabbi Emeritus, where he will continue to play an […]

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Emanuel Synagogue and Emanuel Woollahra Preschool reunify

Rob Klein — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:22:53 +0000

Sydney’s Emanuel Woollahra Preschool (EWP) and Emanuel Synagogue (ES) have officially reintegrated after a unanimous vote by EWP members on June 12, transitioning the preschool to a Company Limited by Guarantee with ES as its sole member. Founded by Emanuel Synagogue and operating on its campus for decades, EWP will retain its staff, daily operations, […]

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Rosh Hashanah at the Emanuel

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:25:14 +0000

With Sydney’s ongoing issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, community gatherings in synagogues and churches remain out of reach for many.

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Loneliness and its side effects

Community Editor — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:56:10 +0000

Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue will be exploring the topic of ‘loneliness’ as part of their upcoming Health Matters event later this month.

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Walt Secord completes his conversion to Judaism

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:55:36 +0000

NSW Labor frontbencher and the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel deputy chair Walt Secord has recently completed his conversion to Judaism through Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue.

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Rosh HaShanah online

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:16:37 +0000

By embracing computing technology, Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue has launched a program of making their services for the High Holy Days available online.

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