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Herzog moves to mediate plea bargain in Netanyahu corruption cases

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:04 pm

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited prosecutors and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense team to negotiations aimed at reaching a plea agreement in the Israeli leader’s ongoing corruption trial. Read more

Trump administration targets green card applicants over anti-Israel speech

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:49 pm

The Trump administration is moving to tighten immigration screening rules, with new guidance allowing authorities to deny green cards to applicants based on past anti-Israel speech, including online activity and protest involvement.

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Another antisemitic arson attack in Melbourne

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:42 pm

The Melbourne Jewish community has been targeted in another antisemitic arson attack, with a billboard promoting an event featuring United Hatzalah firebombed.

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Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel from top awards over ICC warrants

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:34 pm

The jury of the Venice Biennale has ruled that countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court will not be considered for its top prizes, a move that effectively excludes Israel from this year’s awards.

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Second man charged over role in mimicking Bondi attack

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:16 pm

A second man has been charged over an incident in which two individuals allegedly mimicked the Bondi Beach terror attack before abusing bystanders on a footbridge overlooking the beach.

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Israel leads world in AI use, study finds

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:51 pm

Israel has been ranked the world’s most intensive user of artificial intelligence per capita, with new data showing widespread daily adoption across its technology workforce.

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“Like a Volcano”: Survivor warns antisemitism has erupted across Australia as Royal Commission prepares interim report

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:18 pm

Adelaide Holocaust Museum founder and Holocaust survivor, 93-year-old Andrew Steiner has described a sudden “volcano” of antisemitism erupting across Australia

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B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North America

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:33 pm

Thousands of Australian football fans, including many Jewish supporters, are set to travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Jerusalem hosts first Israel-Serbia strategic dialogue

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:16 am

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar hosted Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić in Jerusalem on Tuesday for the first Israel-Serbia Strategic Dialogue.

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“Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 8:07 pm

A planned benefit concert at Sydney Town Hall to support families affected by the Bondi terror attack has been cancelled after members of a Greek choir refused to perform alongside a Jewish group, citing political objections and fears about security.

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Hezbollah drone attack sends thousands to shelters in northern Israel

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:50 pm

Air-raid sirens blared across the Western Galilee on Monday morning, sending thousands of civilians scrambling for bomb shelters as Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched a drone attack from Lebanon.

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Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:12 pm

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Free legal support available as Royal Commission deadline approaches

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:59 pm

National Legal Aid is providing a free national legal service is encouraging Australians with experiences of antisemitism to seek advice before making submissions to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

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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

Features and Articles

I hate to sound negative, but what if the Royal Commission changes nothing?

I hate to sound negative, but it is a question many in the Jewish community are asking quietly, and some are now asking openly: what if the Royal Commission changes nothing? Read more

Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema

The latest attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump demonstrates anew that, like the toleration of antisemitism, the demonization of opponents leads to the unthinkable.

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Into the Fray: Iran – Why the war must be won

“How horrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas-masks here because of a quarrel in a far-away country between people of whom we know nothing!” —Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, BBC Broadcast, September 27, 1938

 ” You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war.”

— Attributed to Winston Churchill, Speech in the House of Commons, 5 October 1938

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Sapiro v. Ford, or how to cut an antisemite down to size

Every once in a while, part of a film’s or a book’s importance lies in what it does not tell us explicitly.

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Time for Trump to dictate terms of Iran’s surrender

President Trump’s patience must have been pushed to its limit with his announcement cancelling Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit to Islamabad for continuing negotiations with Iran on April 25.

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Family reunification push brings 240 Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel

A first group of immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community in northeastern India arrived in Israel on Thursday night, marking the launch of a new government-backed effort to bring the entire community to the country over the coming years.

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Bondi exhibition ‘Holding Light’ turns grief into collective response

Four months after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people during a Chanukah celebration, a major exhibition has opened at Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery, transforming grief into a shared act of reflection.

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Comedian tells his great-grandfather’s story

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:14 pm

Melbourne comedian David Rose will bring his warm, personal stand-up show, Nepo Great Grandbaby, to Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, following sell-out runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Read more

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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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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