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Shavuot and Inclusivity

AUJS NSW Jewish Engagement Coordinator, Arbel Tenembaum, writes about Shavuot and the book of Ruth, Kind David and conversion to Judaism. How are they all connected? Read and find out.
The Great Debate Macnamara Footage

AUJS, The AZYC - Victoria, and the 'The Australian Jewish News', held The Great Debate: Macnamara earlier this month. You can watch the full debate here.
Freedom

AUJS WA Jewish Engagement Officer, Amylee Assness, writes about freedom from different perspectives, and what it mean in the Jewish religion.
The Seder

AUJS NSW Jewish Engagement Coordinator, Arbel Tenembaum, writes about the different rituals at the Seder table and the argument between Hillel and Rabeinu Nissim. What's your opinion?

Shavuot and Inclusivity

AUJS NSW Jewish Engagement Coordinator, Arbel Tenembaum, writes about Shavuot and the book of Ruth, Kind David and conversion to Judaism. How are they all connected? Read and find out.
Freedom

AUJS WA Jewish Engagement Officer, Amylee Assness, writes about freedom from different perspectives, and what it mean in the Jewish religion.
The Seder

AUJS NSW Jewish Engagement Coordinator, Arbel Tenembaum, writes about the different rituals at the Seder table and the argument between Hillel and Rabeinu Nissim. What's your opinion?
Purim and Ukraine: A Lesson in Leadership

AUJS NSW Jewish Engagement Officer, Adam Marks, writes an eye-opening article about the meaning of Purim and how the story of Ester resonates with the people of Ukraine.
The Shared Table

AUJS NSW Leadership and Development Officer, Sarah Sack, writes an inspiring article about the power of transformative events and standing up for change.
The Secret To Happiness

When you google “Happiness”, what you’ll see are a series of self-help and psychology websites with practical advice and philosophies on how to be happier. The surprising fact is that while the research suggests one thing, our collective sense of how to be happy is so far from reality. To find out more, check out AUJS Member, Sofia Majzner's take on the secret to happiness.
The Changing Role Of Religion In Australia

According to the 2016 Census, 38.7% of Australians aged 18-34 claim to have no religion. What impact is this rise in secularisation having in Australia? AUJS Member, Lachlan Corne, explores this issue in his piece, The Changing Role of Religion in Australia.
What's So Special About A Hut?

AUJS WA Jewish Engagement Officer, Amylee Assness, provides interesting insight into the festival of Sukkot.
To All My Facebook Friends And Instagram Followers - Please Forgive Me

AUJS NSW Jewish Engagement Officer, Becky Dunkel, writes a thought-provoking article about Yom Kippur and the power of forgiveness.
Politics Is Played By Those On The Field

Speechwriter to a Federal Labor Senator, Liam O'Callaghan, writes an interesting article explaining why it is important for us, as Jews, to be involved in politics.