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Isaac Wakil has died at 104

Federal MP Julian Leeser has told the Australian parliament today the remarkable story of Isaac Wakil AO. The full text...

The search for Sydney’s missing Steinway

What happened to the Steinway concert grand that once stood on the stage of the Sydney Opera House Concert...

Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

A memorial for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack is set to be installed as part of...

Prince Harry, Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors

On the final leg of their Australian tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited the scene of...

Ryvchin tells Courage to Care lunch – live with kindness, respect and empathy

Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism in Australia, including schools and universities, Courage to Care NSW held its annual...

Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project

The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by...

Seligman recognised for two decades of leadership at Sydney Jewish Museum

At the Sydney Jewish Museum’s 2025 AGM held yesterday, 23 November, former CEO Norman Seligman was honoured as the...

Journey through history: Sydney Jewish Museum announces Berlin and Poland tour

The Sydney Jewish Museum is offering Australians a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history with its...

Never looking back, Holocaust survivor Maurice Linker farewelled

Holocaust survivor Maurice Linker passed away last week aged 95. Maurice frequently spoke to students and visitors during the ten...

Remembering Jack Meister, Sydney Jewish Museum’s last Auschwitz survivor speaker

Jack Meister OAM passed away last week aged 97. For 30 years, until just two weeks ago, Jack was...

Sydney Jewish Museum seeks guides in preparation for expansion

The Sydney Jewish Museum (SJM) is calling for new volunteer guides to join its team through an innovative training...

Minns praises Jewish Museum redevelopment after “summer of rolling hatred”

NSW Premier Chris Minns today toured and praised the Sydney Jewish Museum’s redevelopment, meeting with Holocaust survivors and students...

Stepping into the future of the Sydney Jewish Museum

Visitors to the Sydney Jewish Museum were recently invited to step into the future. Over a series of preview events,...

Stepping into the future of the Sydney Jewish Museum

Visitors to the Sydney Jewish Museum were recently invited to step into the future. Over a series of preview events,...

A preview of the future of Sydney Jewish Museum

An architectural marvel is taking shape in Darlinghurst, as the Sydney Jewish Museum undergoes a monumental transformation. For a few...

Sydney Jewish Museum crowdsources snapshots of Jewish identity

Life. Colour. Connection. That is the promise of Chai-Lights, a new online gallery from the Sydney Jewish Museum that...

The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies president declined museum Albanese meeting

David Ossip, president of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, declined to attend the press conference at...

Federal coalition pledges $8.5m for Sydney Jewish Museum expansion

The Federal Coalition has announced an $8.5 million commitment to fund the expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum, matching...

Comedian’s clip evidence in trio’s ‘Nazi salute’ case

One of three men accused of doing Nazi salutes outside a Jewish museum days after deadly attacks on Israel...

A last minute message from the NSW Liberals

A NSW Liberals and Nationals spokesperson has pushed their case in a bid to be reelected in Saturday's NSW...