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Bride-to-be killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:08 pm

As Hezbollah escalated its cross-border rocket and drone attacks, a woman killed in northern Israel on Tuesday evening was identified as bride-to-be Nuriel Dubin Read more

Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:35 pm

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week to discuss strengthening cooperation on Holocaust remembrance, documentation, and education. Read more

Teens face separate terror charges in Sydney and Melbourne

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:13 pm

A boy from Melbourne’s inner city has been today charged with collecting documents promoting ISIS-inspired terrorism and importing a prohibited ISIS flag.

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:20 pm

Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon, and international law needs to be upheld, Australia’s foreign minister says.

Death threats after Israeli flag protest at Lower Hutt restaurant

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:47 pm

The owner of a restaurant in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, has reported receiving death threats after placing Israeli and United States flags on the floor of his premises, triggering confrontation, online backlash, and a police response. Read more

The Iran war forces impacts The March of the Living

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:20 pm

Israeli delegations will not travel to Poland for this year’s March of the Living, the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event that follows the route from Auschwitz to Birkenau. Read more

Jewish family allegedly targeted with Nazi salute outside Crown Casino

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:34 pm

Victoria Police is investigating after a group of Jewish men were allegedly subjected to antisemitic abuse outside Melbourne’s Crown Casino in the early hours of Saturday 15 March 2026.

AFR defends controversial Netanyahu cartoon amid antisemitism accusations

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:37 pm

The Australian Financial Review has defended its decision to publish a cartoon by illustrator David Rowe that has drawn strong criticism from Jewish leaders.

For first time, Haredi soldiers of Hasmonean Brigade operate in Lebanon

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:54 pm

For the first time, Israel’s Orthodox (Haredi) Hasmonean Brigade is operating in southern Lebanon, conducting targeted raids, the Israel Defence Forces disclosed on Monday. Read more

Four Hatzola ambulances torched in London

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:32 pm

Residents in a predominantly Jewish north London suburb were roused before dawn on Monday by explosions when four ambulances from a Jewish volunteer emergency service were deliberately set alight in an incident police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. Read more

Children affected by Bondi attack rebuild trust in emergency services

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:48 pm

Children from families affected by the Chanukah terror attack at Bondi Beach took part in a community event on Sunday aimed at easing their fear of emergency services.

22 countries say ready to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 5:54 pm

Nearly two dozen nations, most of them European but including Australia and New Zealand, said in a joint statement on Saturday that they are ready “to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz. Read more

Paramedics treat nearly 100 people after Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 5:27 pm

United Hatzalah said that its paramedics treated 95 patients, including 10 in serious condition and some who were hospitalised, after a “mass casualty incident” following a missile attack in Arad, in southern Israel, some 25 miles east of Be’er Sheva. 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

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Carole King made the earth move

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

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

Iranian and Jewish Melburnians unite to mark Persian New Year

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), more than 580 members of Melbourne’s Iranian and Jewish communities gathered on Sunday to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in a show of unity and hope. Read more

Jewish humour cuts through self-help myths in one-man show

A self-proclaimed guru promising to deliver sunshine in a can is at the centre of a new one-man comedy heading to Melbourne and Sydney, with Jewish-Australian actor Jonny Pasvolsky behind the satire.

Workplace program aims to address antisemitism and strengthen social cohesion

On Thursday, Melbourne Holocaust Museum will launch a new workplace program aimed at strengthening social cohesion and helping organisations address antisemitism, as Jewish communities across Australia continue to face a surge in incidents.

Photo gallery: UIA Gala – Sydney

Did you attend the UIA NSW Gala at Randwick Racecourse last month? Read more

Death of a Holocaust denier

Ali Larijani, the 67-year-old former head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, died a terrorist’s death last week. For much of his career, however, he served as a diplomat and was feted by regional and Western nations alike. Read more

Wimps and warriors

The war against Iran is having a most clarifying effect. It’s shining a light on those who are prepared to stand with civilisation against barbarism and flushing out those who are not. 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.

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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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