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Mount Scopus announces new co-president ahead of Caulfield move

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:48 pm

Mount Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne has appointed Jonathan Feder as co-president alongside current president Amy Hershan, beginning a planned leadership transition as the school prepares for its future move to Caulfield.

AFP to probe treatment of Australian flotilla activists

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:22 am

An independent investigation could be held into the detention of almost a dozen Australians taken by Israel while trying to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza.

Gencher to contest Pittwater for Liberals

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:56 am

Michael Gencher has been named as the Liberal candidate for Pittwater, setting up a contest with independent MP Jacqui Scruby at the 2027 New South Wales election.

Israeli leaders across coalition and opposition reject emerging U.S.-Iran agreement

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8:09 pm

Israeli political leaders across both the governing coalition and the opposition on Monday voiced sharp criticism of an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, warning it could undermine Israel’s security and highlighting widening political rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war. Read more

Israeli doctors blast ‘Lancet’ article calling for expulsion from world body

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm

The Israeli Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday blasted an article published in the prestigious British medical journal The Lancet calling for its expulsion from the World Medical Association as a “cynical politicisation of medicine and health.” Read more

Israel says forces will stay in security zones indefinitely

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:19 pm

Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel’s policy is for the Israel Defence Forces to remain in security zones across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “indefinitely” to protect Israeli border communities from jihadist threats, even as Tehran sought to tie an emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to Hezbollah. Read more

Jewish leaders welcome ceasefire moves with caution

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:19 pm

Jewish leaders in Australia have cautiously welcomed reported moves towards a US-Iran agreement but say any deal must prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curb Iran’s support for proxy groups across the region.

Fox paddles back to top of podium after rare miss

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:05 pm

Jessica Fox has rebounded from an uncharacteristic fail in the kayak to claim another gold medal in the canoe slalom World Cup event in Germany. Read more

Royal Commission to examine online hate and media antisemitism

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will turn its attention to online hate speech, social media platforms and antisemitism in traditional media when it resumes public hearings in Sydney later this month.

Bondi memorial hears community chose pride over fear

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:52 pm

More than 200 members of Sydney’s Jewish community, together with victims’ families, survivors, first responders and supporters, gathered in the rain at Bondi Beach on Sunday night to mark six months since the December 14 terrorist attack that claimed 15 lives.

Ireland-Israel Nations League game moved to neutral site

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm

Ireland’s UEFA Nations League home match against Israel on Oct. 4 will be played at a neutral venue and behind closed doors due to “operational challenges”, the Football Association of Ireland said on Friday. Read more

NSW government announces details of recovery package six months after Bondi terror attack

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6:13 pm

The New South Wales Government has unveiled an $8.3 million recovery and resilience package for the Jewish and Bondi communities, exactly six months after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and stands as Australia’s worst terrorist incident.

Antizionist activist arrested in Brisbane for using banned slogan

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:53 pm

A pro-Palestinian activist was detained in Brisbane after allegedly violating Queensland’s new hate speech laws by uttering the phrase “from the river to the sea” at a rally. Read more

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Ireland-Israel Nations League game moved to neutral site

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm

Maccabi Bridge bridges generations

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Last weekend, Maccabi Bridge held its inaugural 2026 National Championships in Sydney, bringing together more than 50 bridge players from across the community for a day of competition, strategy and social connection.

Albanese says alleged antisemitic abuse at netball match is “beyond belief”

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:42 pm

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the alleged antisemitic abuse directed at Jewish children during a Sydney netball match, describing the incident as “beyond belief” and warning that hateful language is increasingly being normalised through social media.

Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:45 am

A 42-year-old woman has been charged and provisionally suspended from all netball activities after allegedly directing antisemitic abuse at Jewish children during an under-12s match at Heffron Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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From Australia’s Jewish past

Samuel Alexander OM FBA – Australian-born British Philosopher Read more

Civic vacuum helped fuel antisemitism, researcher states

The rise in antisemitism since October 7, 2023 and the Bondi terror attack last December is not simply a security or legal problem.

When hyperbole is not just hyperbole

The Middle East has never been a region of understatement. Read more

From Music to Mayhem

Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

‘The New York Times’ blood libel against Israel should be mocked

Those appalling Jews are at it again. In what at first glance might sound like a shocking story, first reported in Variety and The New York Times, and then spread around the world by Al Jazeera, two well-known Jewish people said something awful that supposedly warranted condemnation. Read more

The UN’s fatal formula for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The antics of Colombia’s outgoing leftist president, Gustavo Petro, have dominated headlines about the United Nations over the last week. Read more

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The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has unveiled what it says is the world’s first robotic drone-based system, capable of installing and removing warning balls on high voltage transmission lines. Read more

Trump’s civilisational moment

As we try to make sense of the nerve-shredding on-off-on war with Iran, and, in particular, attempt to reconcile U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts with one another, one question keeps reasserting itself. Read more

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NCJWA invites nominations for inaugural Esther Awards

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:44 am

Australia’s peak Jewish women’s organisation has launched a new national awards program honouring women who have shown courage, leadership and commitment to the Jewish community.

STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:29 pm

STOP PRESS: Unfortunately Shalom Collective and Limmud Oz Sydney have been unable to agree on the final program for Adamama & Limmud Festival 2026. The joint event has been cancelled, and Limmud Oz is proceeding with a separate event.

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Adamama and LimmudOz will join forces over the June long weekend for a new Sydney festival bringing together Jewish learning, culture, politics, Israel, music, food, nature and family activities.

Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:50 pm

Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.

Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.

Celebrating Shavuot around Australia

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Students at Jewish schools across Australia have been celebrating Shavuot over the past few days. Here is a selection of photos from the festivities.

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Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.

Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.

JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day.

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

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