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StandWithUs launches AI tool to counter misinformation and antisemitism
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:23 pm
StandWithUs Australia has introduced SWUBOT, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide quick, fact-based answers about Israel, Zionism, Jewish history, and antisemitism. Read more
Israeli ministry scrutinizes matzah prices as Passover approaches
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:07 pm
Israel’s two main matzah producers were ordered to submit detailed documents to examine if they were inflating prices ahead of the upcoming Passover holiday, the Ministry of Economy and Industry said on Wednesday. Read more
Israel confirms deaths of two senior Hamas figures
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:02 pm
Israel confirmed the deaths of two senior Hamas figures in Gaza airstrikes on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Israel moves to restrict Hamas in Gaza, blocks major highway
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:53 pm
Israeli forces have reportedly blocked Gaza’s Salah ad-Din highway in the Netzarim area south of Gaza City for the first time since the ceasefire began, in what appears to be the army’s first ground operation since the end of the ceasefire. Read more
PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:19 pm
Australia has called for the resumption of humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in Gaza after a second day of Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory. Read more
Houthi missile attack coincides with Knesset debate; Smotrich reacts live
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:53 pm
Alarms sounded early Thursday morning across central Israel as a missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen triggered alerts across central Israel and the Jerusalem area. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the missile was intercepted outside Israel’s borders. Read more
Bankstown nurses face legal battle over video
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:25 pm
Former Sydney nurses Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, and Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 27, have appeared in court for the first time after being charged over an alleged antisemitic video in which they discussed refusing to treat Israeli patients and threatening to kill them. The case now faces a potential legal hurdle, as Nadir’s lawyer has signalled plans to challenge the video’s admissibility, arguing it was recorded without his client’s knowledge.
Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit rejoins Israeli government
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Itamar Ben-Gvir’s right-wing Otzma Yehudit Party announced on Tuesday it was returning to the Israeli government, almost two months after resigning in protest due to the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Freed hostage Eli Sharabi to address UN Security Council on Thursday
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:09 pm
Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi is scheduled to brief the U.N. Security Council on Thursday morning. Read more
Netanyahu: ‘Hamas has already felt our strength’
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:02 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday night that Hamas in the Gaza Strip has “already felt our strength” since the Israel Defence Forces returned to fighting, warning that future ceasefire negotiations with the terror group “will only take place under fire.” Read more
‘Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel,’ Trump, Putin agree in call
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:55 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that Iran should not be allowed to acquire weapons that would allow it to eliminate Israel, the White House said on Tuesday. Read more
Luminaries, much support, protests at Gal Gadot Hollywood star ceremony
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:44 pm
Gal Gadot joined luminaries like William Shatner, Jodie Foster and even Godzilla when she was honoured on Tuesday with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame—a first for an Israeli actress. Read more
Australia joins alliance pledging action on hostages
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:51 am
Representatives from the United States and six allied nations including Australia have pledged to work together to counter global hostage-taking and detentions considered unjust. Read more
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Silver lining as Fox wins second medal at kayak titles
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Olympic champ Noemie Fox has claimed her second medal in two days, clinching silver in the kayak championship at the Canoe Slalom Australian Open in Penrith. Read more
Jessica outfoxes rivals to claim Oceania championship
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11:48 am
Olympic canoe great Jessica Fox has shaken off the competition cobwebs to win the Oceania title in the K1 event, with her sister Noemie in fourth. Read more
Defending cycling Tour champion hurt in race crash
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:43 pm
British cyclist Stevie Williams, the defending Tour Down Under champion and the No.1 rider for the Israel Premier Tech team, is nursing cuts on an elbow and knee after crashing during the pivotal third stage of this year’s race. Read more
Fox sisters back to work after basking in Olympic glow
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox admit some uncertainty about returning to racing for the first time since winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Read more
Features and Articles
The UN’s Commission of Inquiry: A politicised attack on Israel
Once again, the UN’s so-called Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has proven itself to be less about justice and more about demonizing Israel. Read more
This week’s cartoon: Today’s historical appropriation is tomorrow’s inversion Read more
Theodora Esther (Theo) Cowan – renowned female sculptor Read more
Elon Musk’s Grok 3 backs Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution
Elon Musk’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) company – xAI -released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, on 17 February. Read more
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
The Safekeep: a new voice articulates Jewish pain – a book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
It is not necessary to travel to Italy in order to sample world class pizzas. Read more
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The Exercisers: Appearance is more important than physical health
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:32 pm
A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness. Read more
A full-circle moment: Moriah’s Hans Kimmel project introduces video documentary option
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:44 pm
Sydney’s Moriah College is introducing an exciting new addition to the Hans Kimmel Project—a video documentary option, allowing students to capture their family members’ stories on film. Read more
Jewish Comedy Showcase returns to Sydney with a star-studded line-up
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:11 pm
The Jewish Comedy Showcase is back at the Sydney Comedy Festival, bringing an electrifying mix of seasoned professionals and rising comedic talent to the stage. Read more
Mar-24 10am Melbourne: MDA First Aid for Seniors
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:14 pm
Free first aid instructions for seniors. Read more
Rappelling for joy: Israeli soldiers bring Purim cheer to children with disabilities
Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:16 am
For Liran Menashe, what started as a routine job six years ago has since evolved into a heartwarming Purim tradition for Israeli children with severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Read more
Young-Gen
Moriah College students excel in HSC
Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more
Emanuel School celebrates exceptional 2024 HSC results
Sydney’s Emanuel School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Class of 2024 in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Read more
Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90
Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more
Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards
Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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Seven-year-old Zachary’s mission to support the wounded
Seven-year-old Zachary Berman, a Year 1 student at Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, Australia, is turning personal challenges into a mission of compassion. Read more
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