Current News
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 9:59 pm
We congratulate all members of Australia’s Jewish community who have been honoured in this year’s King’s Birthday Awards. Read more
‘Digital determinism’ in youth sports may shape careers too early
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 5:55 pm
With the 2026 World Cup due to kick off on Thursday, Israeli researchers are warning that a quieter technological shift is already reshaping the future of football: artificial intelligence systems are increasingly used to rank, analyse, and predict children’s athletic potential. Read more
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 5:46 pm
At 10 p.m. this evening, JWire will publish the names of the Jewish recipients and the names of those who are proud of their Jewish heritage. Read more
Read the new Mossad chief’s message left during visit to Western Wall
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 5:37 pm
The new Mossad director, Roman Gofman, visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Friday, jotting down a brief note in the Western Wall Heritage Foundation guestbook. Read more
Two Israeli soldiers KIA in Southern Lebanon
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Two Israel Defence Forces soldiers were slain while battling Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon, the military announced on Saturday night. Read more
Scientists warn climate predictions may misjudge forest carbon absorption
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 5:16 pm
The most widely used assumptions in climate forecasting may be missing a key driver of how ecosystems absorb carbon dioxide, with implications for predicting how much natural vegetation can slow global warming, scientists warned. Read more
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:56 pm
As part of the Green Cities project, Egged and the Transportation Ministry are planning to shift two more cities away from standard-fuel buses and toward exhaust-free public transportation by the end of 2026. Read more
Israeli Supreme Court orders government to allow Red Cross visits to terrorists
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:20 pm
‘Shocked’ Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:46 pm
A man who gained worldwide fame by tackling a gunman at Bondi Beach has been accused of putting his father in a headlock amid a family dispute. Read more
Researchers race to crack the code of animal communication with AI
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9:18 am
Four research teams studying zebra finches, African striped mice, chimpanzees and bonobos have been shortlisted for a US$100,000 prize aimed at advancing two-way communication between humans and other species.
Instagram algorithm pushes users toward antisemitic content within days, watchdog warns
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Instagram’s recommendation algorithm can rapidly funnel ordinary users from mainstream self-improvement content toward antisemitic conspiracy theories and extremist propaganda within days, a U.S.-based antisemitism watchdog organisation reported on Wednesday. Read more
Cracks emerge in Israeli leadership over U.S.-brokered Hezbollah ceasefire
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Differences emerged within the Israeli government on Thursday over a U.S.-mediated ceasefire that would conditionally end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Read more
Neo-Nazis lose court bid for stay on hate group listing
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:19 pm
The High Court has ruled against neo-Nazi group White Australia, allowing it to be listed as a prohibited hate organisation. Read more
Previous Articles and Features
Video
Shelley Segal and Prince Chapelle
Sport
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.
Israel calls on FIFA to depoliticise football following Rajoub stage walk-off
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Israel is calling on FIFA to keep politics out of sports, the general secretary of the Israel Football Association told the Press Service of Israel, following a public confrontation with the Palestinian representative at last Thursday’s FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Read more
Features and Articles
On Sunday this week, I went to the Israel Day Parade on 5th Ave in New York. Read more
The story of the Jewish children who fled to France and America during the Holocaust Read more
President Trump: a second Obama?
From the start of the war with Iran, it was clear that the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Read more
Who would have thought that a mere eight decades after the Shoah, Jews would once again be facing dangerous threats to their safety? Read more
Parents Read more
Nancy Florence Keesing AM – a force in the Australian literary world Read more
Your ABC just told Jewish Australians where they stand
Sometimes an institution does not need to issue a statement. Its decisions say enough. Read more
Trump using Iran-delay to help him win mid-term elections
President Trump’s continuing failure to resume his unfinished war against Iran seems to have been influenced by two upcoming mega major events in America that could help him win the mid-term Congressional elections in November: Read more
HAVE YOU HEARD? / READERS SAY...
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.
For details, click here
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.
BJE’s Project Heritage inspires families through “The Happiest Man on Earth”
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:48 am
The Board of Jewish Education (BJE)’s Project Heritage brought together students and parents for a powerful cultural and educational experience at the theatrical production, “The Happiest Man on Earth” at the Sydney Opera House last Sunday afternoon.
Young-Gen
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Recent Posts
Photo Galleries
Schools around Australia celebrate Yom Haatzma’ut
Photo gallery Last week, schools across Australia came alive with colour, ...
Photo gallery: UIA Gala – Sydney
Did you attend the UIA NSW Gala at Randwick Racecourse last ...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Photo Gallery
Did you attend the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Sydney ...
Winner of the Arthur Rubinstein Musical Society visits Australia
Australian Friends of the Arthur Rubinstein Musical Society, a prestigious Israeli ...
