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Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:48 pm
The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect. Read more
Sydney man jailed for five years over foreign-directed antisemitic attacks
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:21 pm
A 32-year-old Sydney man has today received a maximum five-year prison sentence for masterminding a series of arson attacks and antisemitic vandalism incidents across the city in January 2025.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:07 pm
The Israel Institute of New Zealand (IINZ) urges the New Zealand Government to join like-minded countries in condemning the ongoing antisemitic statements and anti-Israel bias demonstrated by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. Read more
Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Sydney’s Great Synagogue has rededicated its sanctuary in a ceremony led by the Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, marking the completion of a major restoration of one of Australia’s most significant Jewish heritage buildings.
Sydney Biennale criticised for one-sided anti-Israel focus
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:23 pm
The 2026 Biennale of Sydney, which will open this Saturday, is facing criticism following claims in many artworks, exhibition texts, and related statements that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This has raised questions about political bias in one of Australia’s major publicly funded arts festivals.
KKL-JNF board approves millions in emergency aid
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:48 am
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has approved special emergency assistance for local authorities that were affected during Operation “Roaring Lion.” Read more
Matilda’s parents wed in quiet Sydney ceremony
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:43 am
The parents of the youngest person killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack have married in a small, private ceremony in Sydney, carving out a moment of joy after months of profound grief.
Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:02 am
A man’s racist rant while mimicking the actions of the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi terror attack can be put down to drunken stupidity, his lawyer says. Read more
Israel sets up new rocket-protected hospital for vulnerable patients
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Clalit Health Services has opened a new rocket-protected hospital designed to safeguard some of the nation’s most vulnerable patients as Iran continues to fire ballistic missiles at the Jewish state, the healthcare provider said on Sunday. Read more
$12m boost for Jewish education announced during Chief Rabbi Mirvis’s visit
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:34 pm
A $12 million multi-year funding commitment to Jewish education and community programs was announced at Kesser Torah College during a visit by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis.
IDF names second soldier KIA in Southern Lebanon
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:11 pm
The Israel Defence Forces on Monday afternoon released the name of a second soldier slain while fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon the previous day. Read more
Minutes old, seeking refuge in human shelter
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:06 pm
A paramedic team from Magen David Adom (MDA) delivered a baby in the back of an ambulance on Sunday evening, moments before receiving an alert of a missile launch from Iran toward southern Israel. Read more
Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:18 pm
A premier has accepted the buck stops with him after passing over internal advice that warned about excessive policing before he gave his state’s top officer extra power to restrict protests. Read more
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Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:56 pm
The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Anthony calls on Jessica to capture second Gold
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment. Read more
Jewish Australian Scotty James wins Olympic silver in Milano Cortina halfpipe
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Jewish Olympian Scotty James has claimed silver for Australia in the men’s snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing behind Japan’s Yuto Totsuka in a dramatic final at Livigno Snow Park.
First ever Israeli bobsleigh team qualifies for Winter Olympics
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Israel’s bobsleigh team has qualified for the Winter Olympics for the first time, to be held next month at venues across Lombardy and northeastern Italy. Read more
Features and Articles
Sydney Jewish writer awards expand to six categories
Shalom Collective will present six prizes at its annual Australian Jewish Writer Awards in August, adding poetry, illustrated manuscripts and emerging writers to a program that has grown steadily since its founding two years ago.
The war in Iran is being viewed by the domestic populations in Israel and the United States in very different ways. Read more
Escape, exile, beginnings and endings Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
The verbal diarrhea that is Tucker Carlson
Here we go again, with a vengeance. As in the Peter Allen song from the 1979 movie, “All That Jazz,” it would seem that to the far-right provocateur Tucker Carlson, “everything old is new again.” Read more
This week’s cartoon: Succession: Nesting Ayadollahs Read more
Obituary: Musician Neil Sedaka dies at 86
A classical music prodigy turned hitmaker, Neil Sedaka released more than 1,000 compositions over the course of seven decades. Read more
United Hatzalah volunteers reunite with Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor
In a moving reunion, United Hatzalah volunteers recently met with Penina Cohen, who was critically injured in the missile strike that hit Beit Shemesh. Read more
The issue for war opponents is Trump, not Israel or Iran’s regime of terror
The effort to delegitimise the decision to strike Tehran is primarily about partisan politics. The president’s critics are focusing more on him than on America’s Islamist foes. Read more
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Sydney Jewish writer awards expand to six categories
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Shalom Collective will present six prizes at its annual Australian Jewish Writer Awards in August, adding poetry, illustrated manuscripts and emerging writers to a program that has grown steadily since its founding two years ago.
United Hatzalah volunteers reunite with Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:06 am
In a moving reunion, United Hatzalah volunteers recently met with Penina Cohen, who was critically injured in the missile strike that hit Beit Shemesh. Read more
Women gather at The Great Synagogue to mark International Women’s Day
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Eighty women gathered at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue for “Celebrating Collective Creativity”, a special evening held on the eve of International Women’s Day, bringing together art, reflection and community connection. Read more
New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A new fellowship aimed at strengthening Jewish Australian representation on screen has been launched by Jump Street Films as part of its growing Jewish Australian Screen Fund.
Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:56 pm
The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Young-Gen
Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel
The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. Read more
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
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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Recent Posts
- Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks
- Sydney Jewish writer awards expand to six categories
- Sydney man jailed for five years over foreign-directed antisemitic attacks
- IINZ calls on government to condemn UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s antisemitic rhetoric and bias
- Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years
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