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New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:31 pm

New Zealand has joined twenty-one other countries in condemning what Western governments describe as an Iranian-backed campaign targeting Jewish communities, dissidents, journalists and American interests across Europe, North America and Australia. Read more

Israel passes law redrawing lines of authority over police misconduct cases

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:55 pm

The Knesset early Thursday approved a law restructuring Israel’s Police Investigations Department (PID), shifting oversight of police misconduct away from the State Attorney’s Office and placing it under the Justice Ministry. Read more

Israeli study suggests fat loss ‘memory’ could change how doctors treat obesity

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:36 pm

Losing belly fat may deliver benefits that last far longer than previously thought — even if the weight eventually returns, according to a major Israeli study that challenges conventional thinking about dieting success. Read more

Daughter of Bondi victim leads research to support first responders

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:52 pm

The daughter of Bondi terror attack victim Alex Kleytman is spearheading a study to help police, paramedics and other emergency workers better manage the psychological toll of future mass casualty incidents.

Victorian Jewish groups offered grants for healing after Bondi

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:51 pm

Victorian Jewish organisations will be able to apply for new one-off wellbeing grants announced today in a move aimed at helping the community recover from the Bondi Beach terror attack and the continuing strain of antisemitism.

When fear takes hold, how do communities keep talking?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:03 pm

Earlier this year, Rabbi Zalman Kastel had a personal encounter with some people that seemed to him to be antisemitic.

Bondi sunrise service honours victims of tragedy

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:28 pm

As the sun rose over Bondi Beach on Tuesday, members of the Sydney Jewish community came together to mark six months since the terror attack that shook Australia and the Jewish world.

Australia, Canada, France, Norway, U.K. sanction ‘extremist settlers’ in Judea and Samaria

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:09 pm

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom said on Tuesday that they were taking “coordinated action” to sanction “extremist settlers” for what they said were “horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians.” Read more

New charges for Bondi accused in ‘unprecedented’ case

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:35 pm

The case against the surviving Bondi Beach gunman is still in its legal infancy after he was hit with a mountain of fresh charges. Read more

New data highlights heavy demands on Israeli reservists

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:09 pm

Israeli reservists averaged 94 days of service in 2024 and 78 days in 2025, according to statistics released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday. Read more

Police clock biker at 285 km/h, may be Israel’s fastest ever speeding offence

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:50 am

Police in Israel on Tuesday said they recorded what may be the fastest speeding offence ever documented in the country, after a motorcyclist was allegedly caught travelling at 285 km/h (178 mph) on a northern highway. Read more

Press Council upholds complaint over antisemitic cartoon

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:05 am

The Australian Press Council upheld a complaint against The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age yesterday regarding a Cathy Wilcox cartoon published shortly after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more

Netanyahu in speech to nation declares ‘Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever’

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public Monday evening regarding the events of the past 24 hours. Read more

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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

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The Royal Commission is listening. Is the government?

Australia finds itself in a strange and troubling position. Read more

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Lebanon finally says it out loud: It does not belong to Iran

For years, many Lebanese politicians avoided publicly confronting the obvious truth: Iran, through its proxy Hezbollah, has hijacked Lebanon’s sovereignty, transformed the country into a battlefield, and dragged its people into repeated wars with Israel. Read more

Is Donald Trump still the tough-minded leader he claims to be?

In the two months since U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a ceasefire with Iran after initiating a joint offensive with Israel against the Islamist regime on Feb. 28, the whole world has been wondering what he is going to do next. Read more

I am going to Israel anyway…

As the father of a terror victim, as a Zionist and as an Israeli citizen, I quake with the report of every missile strike or terror attack against the Jewish state. Read more

Israel and U.S. aligned on Iran goals but split on approach, analysts say

Iranian missile attacks on Israel and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets on Monday highlighted a growing gap between Washington and Jerusalem over how to confront Tehran, even as both allies remain formally aligned on core strategic goals. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: Trump, TRIPP, and conflict resolution

When Donald Trump began his second term, his foreign policy goals were presented as a framework designed for the pursuit of peace and devoted to defusing wars and violence across the globe. Read more

Trump knee deep in Iranian quagmire

America’s House of Representatives has voted against continuing the US-Iran War by 215 votes to 208 – in a stunning domestic political defeat for Trump. Read more

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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.

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.

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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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