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No agreement with Iran, Vance says after marathon negotiations in Pakistan
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6:52 pm
U.S. and Iranian officials did not reach an agreement after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday morning in Pakistan. Read more
Netanyahu battles court over attempt to unseat Ben-Gvir
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6:46 pm
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally urged Israel’s Supreme Court to reject petitions seeking the removal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, escalating a legal and constitutional dispute over the limits of judicial authority in shaping the government’s composition. Read more
Kibbutz hit on October 7th rallies to help northern border kibbutzim
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Kibbutz Nirim, still scarred by the October 7 attacks, has made a remarkable decision to forgo vital rehabilitation funds and redirect them to embattled frontline kibbutzim in northern Israel. Read more
Police arrest 200 at London Palestine Action ban rally
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:09 am
UK police have made more than 200 arrests at a London mass protest against the ban on Palestine Action. Read more
Netanyahu: an address to the nation
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:47 am
Last night, Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation. The unedited text. Read more
Taskforce steps up national response to antisemitism in education
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:14 am
Universities are facing growing scrutiny over antisemitism as a national taskforce accelerates efforts to address rising incidents across schools and campuses.
She lost her father at Bondi. Now she’s fighting the hate that killed him
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:42 am
The daughter of a man killed in the Bondi terror attack has joined Combat Antisemitism Movement Australia, stepping into a public campaign against the hatred she says led to her father’s death.
AIJAC criticises government position on Lebanon
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8:39 am
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has criticised the federal government’s call for de-escalation in Lebanon, arguing the position risks misrepresenting the origins of the conflict and drawing false equivalence between Israel and Hezbollah.
Sydney preacher’s latest sermon targets Jews and Christians
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Sydney-based Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad has released a new sermon attacking Jewish and Christian beliefs.
Jerusalem to hold direct talks with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:44 pm
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives an update on an Iranian missile attack on Arad, March 21, 2026. Photo by Avi Ohayon/GPO.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday announced that Jerusalem intends to hold direct negotiations with Lebanese interlocutors with a view to disarming Iran’s terror proxy Hezbollah.
NCJWA launches workshops for Royal Commission submissions
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:05 pm
The National Council of Jewish Women has launched a series of free national workshops to assist individuals in preparing submissions for the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Survivors’ lives rebuilt in Australia to shape Sydney Yom Hashoah commemorations
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:57 pm
This year’s Yom HaShoah commemorations in Sydney will shift the focus from the horrors of the Holocaust itself to what followed: how survivors rebuilt their lives in Australia and how doing so helped shape the country they came to call home. Read more
Netanyahu trial to resume Sunday after wartime court shutdown
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:06 am
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial will resume on Sunday after a weeks-long suspension caused by wartime emergency measures, judges at the Jerusalem District Court ruled on Thursday. 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
JNF Blue Box continues to strengthen Israel
For 125 years, JNF has played a central role in building and strengthening the State of Israel.
If a reliable, convenient and affordable public transport system is available, commuters will use it. Read more
Sydney Jewish comedy showcase returns with laughs, stories and a stacked line-up
Sydney’s Jewish comedy scene is gearing up for a lively night, with the Sydney Jewish Comedy Showcase returning next month as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.
The countdown has commenced. Read more
Ceasefire questions leave Israel wary of what comes next
Messages from the Israeli government following U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire announcement on Tuesday were few and brief. Read more
Professor Henry Brodaty – There is a lot we can do to improve people’s quality of life for many years with dementia Read more
Trump: Iran must surrender or go back to the Stone Age
President Trump has left Iran with no option but to end Operation Epic Fury by surrendering its armed forces and handing over its remaining weapons of mass destruction. Read more
After everything, Macquarie is still teaching the same poison
After everything Australia has been through in recent years, after the hatred, intimidation, and cowardice, after the December 14 massacre and all the speeches that followed, after yet more promises of action and resolve, we are still here. 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.
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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