Canberra remembers Kristallnacht

The ACT Jewish Community and the Wesley Uniting Church in Canberra have combined to present a multi-faith Commemoration of Kristallnacht, praying together in hope and love for friendship and peace among all the peoples of the world. Read more

Visiting Progressive rabbi for the Act Jewish community

The ACT Jewish Community has announced that Rabbi Gary Robuck will be leading High Holyday services this September for members of its Progressive congregation.  Read more

Dedication of The Australian Jewish War Memorial and commemoration of the centenary of General Sir John Monash’s knighthood

The ACTJC, the Canberra Jewish Centre has held a solemn ceremony in the grounds of the Centre dedicating the Australian Jewish War Memorial to honour Australian Jewish military personnel who have died in wars serving their country.   Read more

Yom Ha’azmaut in Canberra

The ACT Zionist Council, together with the ACT Jewish Community, celebrated Israel’s 70^th Anniversary with a wonderful exhibition entitled 70 SNAPSHOTS FOR 70 YEARS. Read more

Israel’s embassy hosts Yom Hazikaron in Canberra

The Israeli Embassy in Canberra hosted a beautiful, moving ceremony inviting the whole ACT Jewish community to commemorate Yom Hazikaron. Read more

State memorial service for Barry Cohen

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and force prime minister Bob Hawke have delivered tributes to the late Barry Cohen. Read more

A new rabbi for the ACT Jewish community

Rabbi Shimon Eddi has been appointed the new Rabbi for the ACT Jewish Community. Read more

Celebrating Israel in Parliament House

Marking 70 years since the UN Partition Resolution 181 was passed on 29 November 1947, a cocktail reception was held in the Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, on November 29, 2017. Read more