Rabbi Yaakov Glasman
Opposition leader John Pesutto lights the menorah under the watchful gaze of Rabbi Chaim Herzog. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 14, 2023, 9:59 am
Political leaders praise Jewish community
"I think I can say Nick and I and our colleagues will protect not only Victoria's amazing Jewish community, but we will do it in the name of other people of goodwill," says Nick Staikos.
By Bruce Hill
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman presenting alongside other faiths at the St Kilda Peace Festival in September. Photo: Paul Topol
December 14, 2023, 9:56 am
Glasman promotes community harmony
"I've been extraordinarily honoured to have worked with successive Victorian premiers and governors to advance harmony between different faith and ethnic communities," says Glasman.
By Bruce Hill
Archbishop Comensoli with Rabbi Glasman at St Kilda Shule last year.
November 20, 2023, 6:35 am
Comensoli issues letter against antisemitism
"I told him there was a massive rally planned later that day in Caulfield Park and invited him to join me ... We stood side by side at the rally ... where he lit a candle in memory of the Jews who were brutally murdered,"
By Bruce Hill
ADF members from Melbourne University Regiment with from left Rabbi Glasman, Rabbi Genende, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg.
August 22, 2023, 3:26 pm
Remembering Monash
Rabbi Glasman said, "Sir John Monash was a giant of a man … The esteem in which he is held within our Australian Defence Force, the government and indeed the entire Australian population is unparalleled."
By Carol Saffer
Students and staff with Rabbi Glasman in front of the Torah Scrolls.   Photo: Paul Topol.
August 3, 2023, 12:26 pm
St Kilda Shule hosts visitors from Scotch College
The visit also revealed a fascinating confluence as both Sir John Monash and Sir Zelman Cowen, historical members of St Kilda Shule, were once students at Scotch College.
By Mia Gardiner
Premier Daniel Andrews (left) with Rabbi Glasman and St Kilda Shule president Janice Iloni-Furstenburg during Andrews' first visit to the shule earlier this year. Photo: Paul Topol.
July 30, 2023, 5:12 pm
Premier Daniel Andrews visits St Kilda Shule
Rabbi of the shule Rabbi Yaakov Glasman said, "Premier Andrews has for years been an incredibly strong supporter of the State of Israel and friend of the Jewish community.
By Mia Gardiner
Louis Super (left) lays Tefillin with Rabbi Yaakov Glasman. Photo: Paul Topol.
July 20, 2023, 12:23 pm
Donning the leather
"Although St Kilda Shule puts on many events throughout the year, for me the most important ones are those engaging the youth," said rabbi of St Kilda Shule, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.
By Mia Gardiner
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (left) and Salomon Sacal. Photo: Paul Topol
July 6, 2023, 11:53 am
Shule member’s ‘awe-inspiring’ journey
"From a dire prognosis to almost touching the sky atop the world, he demonstrated that one should never give up or accept limitations in life,"
By Mia Gardiner
From left: David Marlow, Janice Furstenberg, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Joel Lazar. Photo: Peter Haskin.
July 3, 2023, 6:44 am
Environmental protection pledge
"Taking action on climate is vital if we want to provide a better future for our children and grandchildren."
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Maree Edwards and college principal Sally Buick.
June 29, 2023, 11:17 am
First rabbi to visit Killester College
"For almost all the students it was the first time they ever met a rabbi and it was certainly the first time a rabbi ever visited their school."
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Peter Pal, Ines Almeida, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman and Pech Kuichloch.
June 1, 2023, 12:23 pm
South Sudanese and Timorese visitors
"This was a great opportunity to build further connections between countries with a lot in common, namely Timor-Leste and South Sudan. It also is a step in interfaith relations."
By Mia Gardiner
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (right) with the Deputy Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan.
May 18, 2023, 10:52 am
Rabbi Glasman meets Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan
The Deputy Premier was "appreciative" of the work done by both the rabbinate and St Kilda Shule in "promoting peace and celebrating diversity" in Victoria
By Mia Gardiner
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman blowing the shofar. Photo: Paul Topol.
May 4, 2023, 12:50 pm
Yom Ha’atzmaut tefillah gathering
This event is a major annual event in the modern Orthodox religious community and was extremely well attended this year.
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Dean Burger (President of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter day Saints), Rabbi Yaakov Glasman (St Kilda Shule), Omer Anees and his wife Anam Umer Shahab (both from the Islamic Association of Ballarat).
April 20, 2023, 1:51 pm
Abrahamic religions celebrate together
The event marked the special concurrence of the significant festivals of Pesach, Easter and Ramadan. These major faith holidays coincide approximately once every 30 years...
By Mia Gardiner
From left: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg and Michael Bennett with Sir John Monash's desk. Photo: Paul Topol.
March 30, 2023, 11:27 am
St Kilda Shule acquires Sir John Monash’s desk
"Monash has been an incredibly important figure in our shule and it was amazing to think we could have another piece of his history as part of ours," she said.
By Mia Gardiner
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