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Israel’s ZIM Shipping sold to Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd for A$5.2 Billion
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:46 pm
The Israeli shipping company ZIM is set to change hands, with Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd and the Israeli investment fund FIMI jointly acquiring the company in a deal valued at approximately A$5.2 billion, Israeli officials announced Sunday. Read more
Israeli leaders denounce orthodox violence against soldiers
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:33 pm
A mob of Orthodox (Haredi) men chased two Israel Defence Forces servicewomen through the streets of Bnei Brak on Sunday, overturning trash cans and a police vehicle before officers managed to extract the soldiers to safety. Read more
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
Ryvchin questions timing of protest prayer at Town Hall
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has suggested that a group of Muslims performing sunset prayers during last week’s chaotic Sydney protest appeared to have carried out an “orchestrated stunt” aimed at inflaming community divisions.
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:23 pm
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Read more
Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Jewish community welcomes Queensland government crackdown on hate speech and symbols
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:54 pm
Jewish leaders in Queensland have welcomed sweeping new legislation aimed at banning terrorist symbols and extremist slogans, describing the reforms as a vital step towards restoring a sense of safety after what they say has been an unprecedented surge in antisemitism.
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:33 am
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
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Noa Tishby comforts ‘forgotten’ Bondi survivors
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:56 am
Israeli author, actor and activist Noa Tishby has told survivors of the Bondi terror attack that their trauma is real and that they are part of a global Jewish community that felt the shock of December 14.
Tough police powers to target ‘hate-promoting’ protests
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Police will get the power to reject protest applications they believe could promote hate under planned state laws. 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.
Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:33 pm
The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums. Read more
Man charged over alleged stalking of President Herzog in Sydney
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:45 pm
A 45-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stalking Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his official visit to Sydney this week.
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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
Our Guy: Israeli wheelchair tennis star aims for Grand Slam sweep
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5:36 pm
Israeli tennis player Guy Sasson is on the cusp of one of Israel’s greatest sporting milestones. Read more
Features and Articles
This week’s cartoon: UN Notes from the Underground Read more
Pressure Jordan – not Israel – to end the Jewish-Arab conflict
There is continuing pressure on Israel to agree to the creation of a Palestinian Arab state between Israel and Jordan (two-State solution). Read more
Amid the blood-drenched madness of Hamas’s pogrom in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, there was yet method. Read more
The deepening madness against the Jews
The tsunami of global antisemitism in the wake of the massacre of Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, and during the Gaza war that followed, has caused as much bafflement as horror at the sheer perversity of this malevolence. Read more
Israel’s reputation as a cybersecurity powerhouse was on full display this week at a major industry summit in Tel Aviv, where government officials, startups, and international investors gathered to address the growing threats in the digital domain. Read more
Hansel & Gretel- now a spectacular opera
An Opera Review by Victor Grynberg Read more
2026 will see the Israeli people go to elections. Read more
We are living at a time when life-defining decisions are avoided, and indecision, equivocation and double-dealing prevail. Read more
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Jewish House launches ‘Unbreakable’ program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Jewish House has launched ‘Unbreakable’, a new self-guided online resilience program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism, at an event in Sydney on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, alongside Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper and Joseph La Posta, Coordinator General for Bondi Support.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:46 am
Douglas Murray recommends it, Richard Kemp hosts it, Hugh Kitson directed it, and anyone who wants to defend Israel should watch it. Read more
Choosing optimism: Eddie Jaku’s story comes to the Sydney Opera House
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:02 pm
The extraordinary life and outlook of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku will be brought to the Sydney Opera House stage in May 2026 with the Australian premiere of The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man play starring and produced by Anton Berezin.
Brighton Shule welcomes new rabbi
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Brighton Hebrew Congregation has appointed Rabbi Gershom Baraza as its Congregational Rabbi, starting today. Read more
SHIR to perform at ‘Australia Day Live’ in historic first for Jewish music
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:40 pm
SHIR will take to the stage at ‘Australia Day Live’ this Monday night on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, marking a first for the national event and a moment of deep significance for the Jewish community.
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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