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Prince Harry, Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:20 pm

On the final leg of their Australian tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more

Court rules NZ Super Fund policy unlawful — but stops short of ordering divestment

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:09 pm

A New Zealand High Court ruling on the country’s sovereign wealth fund has found its ethical investment framework unlawful, but stopped short of requiring divestment from companies linked to Israeli settlement activity. Read more

Auckland Council passes Israel-linked procurement motion on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:22 am

Auckland Council has passed a motion requesting staff advice on whether its procurement policies align with international frameworks relating to Israeli settlements, following a vote held on Yom HaShoah. Read more

Netanyahu on ceasefire: ‘We have an opportunity to make a historic peace agreement with Lebanon’

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:25 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public on Thursday night to explain his decision to accept the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon announced earlier that evening by President Trump. Read more

Councils to gather in Bondi for antisemitism summit

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:13 pm

Waverley Council plans to co-host a national summit on antisemitism and social cohesion in Bondi later this year, ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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Antisemitism probe to hear Jewish ‘lived experiences’

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:14 pm

An antisemitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May. Read more

“Kill all Jews” daubing in NZ

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:24 pm

The New Zealand Jewish Council has condemned antisemitic graffiti discovered under a Nelson footbridge, warning that such “kill all Jews” messages are a direct incitement to violence and have no place in a democratic society. Read more

Hopes for peace grow as Israel eyes Lebanon ceasefire

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:41 pm

US President Donald Trump says ‌talks between the leaders of both Israel and Lebanon will take place within the next day, with hopes of a ceasefire. Read more

Victims in focus as Antisemitism Royal Commission hearings begin in May

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:38 pm

Survivors and victims of antisemitism will take centre stage when the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its first hearings in Sydney next month.

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Amid rising Jew-hatred, thousands march at Auschwitz on Holocaust memorial day

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:34 pm

Against the twin backdrops of Israel at war and rising Jew-hatred around the world, some 7,000 people from around the world marked Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, by marching the two miles between the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps in Poland. Read more

Mossad chief: war with Iran not over until its ‘extremist regime’ falls

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:26 pm

Outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea said Israel’s campaign against Iran will not be considered complete until the country’s ruling system is replaced, delivering one of his clearest statements yet linking the ongoing conflict to the future of the Islamic Republic itself. Read more

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in decades

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:16 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israeli and Lebanese representatives engaged in talks in Washington DC are part of a “historic opportunity”. Read more

Sylvan Adams: rising antisemitism signals risk of a second Holocaust

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:49 pm

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams has issued a stark warning that rising antisemitism around the world risks paving the way for a “second Holocaust”, telling senior law enforcement leaders at Auschwitz that hatred is again being normalised in democratic societies. 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.

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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.

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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

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Israel Independence Day

The Jewish calendar has now entered the memorial season. Read more

Shabbat Tazria Metzora

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Who gave you the right to define our identity?

By now, anyone watching social media, university campuses, or public debate with open eyes will have noticed the same pattern again and again. Read more

‘From the depths’: Melbourne community gathers for Yom Hashoah commemoration

Holocaust survivors and younger generations gathered side by side on Monday night as Victoria’s Jewish community marked Yom Hashoah with a powerful call to remember and reflect.

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How to defend against antizionism – Part 3

An Arsenal Against Antizionism: How to Reclaim the Language

(click here for part 1) (click here for part 2)

If antizionism is sustained through language, then language is where it must be confronted.

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Creating a Secure Life

Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

How to defend against antizionism – Part 2

Hostility as a Virtue: The Moral Logic of Antizionism

(click here for part 1)

Distinct forms of anti-Jewish hostility are produced in response to what a given society considers morally persuasive, intellectually legitimate, or politically necessary. What changes is the language through which violence justifies itself.

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Iran hasn’t won, and America hasn’t lost … yet

It’s not clear who is crowing the loudest about the meaning of the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that President Donald Trump announced on April 8. Read more

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:19 pm

More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. Read more

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.

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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.

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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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