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Explosion damages Jewish school in the Netherlands
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Amsterdam’s mayor has condemned a “cowardly” attack on a Jewish school, which came a day after arsonists targeted a synagogue in another Dutch city. Read more
Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:26 pm
Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying personal accounts will play a key role in the inquiry’s work.
Outrage after DJ leads antizionist chants at Sydney Biennale
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 9:04 am
Sydney’s Biennale of Sydney has come under renewed criticism after an American DJ used a festival performance to accuse Israel of genocide and lead chants supporting Palestinian “resistance” during the taxpayer-funded event.
Queensland man charged over alleged antisemitic threats against Jewish community
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 8:39 am
A 56-year-old Queensland man has been charged after allegedly posting antisemitic threats against the Jewish community on the messaging platform Telegram.
Israeli Reform Movement head steps in for UIA Progressive Appeal
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7:55 am
Lesley Sachs, chairperson of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), will address this year’s UIA Progressive Appeal events in Australia after the war with Iran prevented the originally scheduled guest speaker from travelling.
Sydney Writers’ Festival faces criticism over antizionist bias in programming
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:41 pm
The Sydney Writers’ Festival is drawing sharp criticism for what Jewish community leaders describe as a heavily one-sided approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict in its 2026 program. Critics argue the festival has prioritised anti-Israel perspectives in Gaza-focused sessions while sidelining Israeli voices and any reference to the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks that killed about 1200 people and saw 251 hostages taken.
Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father’s killing
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday published his first written statement since assuming office on March 8, vowing to avenge “the blood of the martyrs,” including his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Read more
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:36 pm
The Sydney Roosters will pay tribute to the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach tragedy ahead of their first home game of the 2026 NRL season against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium tonight. Read more
Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:21 pm
The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE “due to the deteriorating security situation” in the Middle East. Read more
CEO refutes claims about Montefiore St Ives development
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Further to yesterday’s article, opponents of a proposed Montefiore retirement living development in St Ives are largely acting on misinformation about the project, according to the organisation’s CEO Robert Orie.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:49 pm
An armed man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Read more
Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:57 pm
Families of people murdered in the Bondi massacre fear the royal commission into antisemitism will become a farce following the sudden resignation of a former ASIO boss from the inquiry.
Nova Peris takes ambassador role as Shalom Gamarada expands to Sydney University
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Olympic gold medallist, former senator and long-time advocate for Aboriginal communities Nova Peris has been appointed ambassador of the Indigenous education charity Shalom Gamarada, the organisation announced today.
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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
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We Jews have always liked to argue about religion and who is kosher and who is not. Read more
This gives a whole new meaning to the expression “shell-shocked.” Read more
Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism
Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying personal accounts will play a key role in the inquiry’s work.
It is increasingly pitiful to witness the antics of all those who now profess to hold the moral high ground but who were conspicuously silent when the Islamic Iranian regime suppressed and murdered its citizens. Read more
There’s been growing concern in America over the increasingly mainstream belief that Israel drags it into foreign wars, a belief given rocket fuel by the war against Iran. Read more
Sharon Kuper chats with Mike Kelly on Iran, Gaza, Mosul, antisemitism in universities and the threats to civilisation. Read more
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.
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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.
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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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