- Wollongong art collector ‘took part in execution of escaped Jew’ 30 Mar 2023
Rhiannon Down
The Australian
March 30, 2023
A Lithuanian-born art collector who was honoured for donating paintings to a NSW art gallery is now suspected to have been directly involved in the execution of an escaped Jew in 1943.
Holocaust historian Konrad Kwiet uncovered details of the incident while investigating the wartime activities of Wollongong art benefactor Bronius “Bob” ...
- NSW experienced highest number of antisemitic incidents in 2022 30 Mar 2023
Carly Adno
The Australian Jewish News
March 30, 2023
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president David Ossip has expressed alarm by the findings of CSG’s latest report, which revealed that New South Wales experienced the highest reported number of antisemitic incidents in Australia last year.
CSG recorded 442 incidents in Australia in 2022, a 10 per cent decrease compared ...
- Statement by the JBD regarding 2023 NSW state election 25 Mar 2023
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies warmly congratulates Chris Minns and NSW Labor on its success in today’s state election. Mr Minns has been a staunch supporter...
- Labor’s $5 million pledge for SJM 23 Mar 2023
Gareth Narunsky Australian Jewish News March 23, 2023 NSW Labor has pledged $5 million towards an expansion of the Sydney Jewish Museum if elected, Opposition Leader Chris...
- Sydney Opera House to shine blue and white for Israeli independence 23 Mar 2023
A re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will light the sails of the Sydney Opera House blue and white to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence....
- Thomas Keneally to speak at Yom Hashoah 22 Mar 2023
AJN STAFF
The Australian Jewish News
March 22, 2023
Esteemed author of Schindler’s Ark Thomas Keneally will be the keynote speaker at the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies (JBD) Yom Hashoah commemoration event this year.
The commemoration event will take place on Sunday, April 16 at a location in Kensington.
It will mark 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, ...
