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Jewish children targeted in antisemitic attack at Questacon
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Two Jewish primary school students on a Canberra excursion were subjected to a Nazi salute slogan by a fellow student.
Iran War and AI fuel fake images: ‘people don’t know what to believe anymore’
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:43 pm
The war with Iran has triggered a surge of fabricated imagery online, with AI-generated videos and photos purporting to show missile strikes levelling Tel Aviv or American troops captured by Iranian forces. Read more
Iranian strikes kill foreign worker, four Palestinian women
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:29 pm
A foreign agricultural worker in central Israel and four Palestinian women in the Hebron area were killed in Iranian ballistic missile strikes late Wednesday, emergency services said, as barrages employing cluster munitions hit multiple locations across the region. Read more
Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Australia has dropped to its worst ranking on a terrorism index following the deadly Bondi massacre as Western nations recorded an increase in deaths in 2025.
MinterEllison distances itself from Sydney Biennale as controversy deepens
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:06 pm
Law firm MinterEllison has moved to distance itself from the Biennale of Sydney, asking for its logo to be removed from the festival’s list of partners and supporters following the opening night controversy involving American performer DJ Haram.
Jewish leaders highlight imbalance in Australia NZ Gaza statement
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:17 pm
The Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers have issued a joint statement criticising Israeli actions in Gaza while making no direct reference to Hamas.
Updated British parliamentary report sets out full scale of 7 October attacks
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:39 pm
A cross-party UK parliamentary commission has released the most detailed account to date of the Hamas-led massacre in southern Israel, documenting atrocities across 55 locations and naming nearly 1,200 victims.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:47 pm
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Iran retaliates striking Tel Aviv with cluster warheads
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:33 pm
Iran has used cluster warheads to attack on Tel Aviv, in retaliation for Israel’s killing of the Islamic Republic’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani. Read more
NSW government moves to ban public display of IRGC and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:12 pm
“There is no place in NSW for hateful, extremist conduct,” State Attorney General Michael Daley said today.
Israeli schools partially reopen after two-week war closure
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:33 pm
After more than two weeks of nationwide closures triggered by Iranian missile attacks, Israeli students began returning to classrooms as the school system partially reopened on Monday. Read more
Major sponsor PwC pulls out of Biennale after DJ’s antisemitic chants
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:13 pm
PwC has withdrawn its sponsorship and association from the Biennale of Sydney following controversy over antisemitic and antizionist remarks during the festival’s opening night on Friday.
Bondi shooter’s family ‘fearful’ after death threats
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:07 pm
The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a court has heard. 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
INTO THE FRAY: An ominous cloud of antisemitic vitriol and un-American invective
“A lot of Americans are embarrassed by the fact that our leadership rarely represents our best interest and seems to prioritize the best interests of Israel in every instance”—Ana Kasparian. Read more
JNF Australia launches emergency response campaign
JNF Australia has launched an emergency response campaign to support frontline emergency services and communities in Israel affected by ongoing security threats.
Podcast: L’Chaim to Life – Gerard Healy
Morry Frenkel speaks with Gerard Healy, recipient of the 2026 Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) Medal of Honour for Courage Against Hate, former Australian rules footballer, AFL great, a three-time Swans’ best and fairest in the 1980s, a Brownlow medallist, SEN Radio broadcaster and respected commentator. Read more
A criminal offence: Columbia Professor Mamdani’s teach-ins at illegal encampments
The father of New York City’s new mayor is fond of interpreting Jewish history, so he should not mind if I interpret his history. Read more
Ali Larijani’s elimination signals a potential turning point in Iran
The elimination of Ali Larijani, the de facto ruler of Iran, alongside that of Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij militia, is not merely another tactical success. It is a strategic turning point—and perhaps something more: an invitation to the Iranian people. Read more
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FLORA (The Australian Ballet x Bangarra Dance Theatre)
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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.
Monday Morning Cooking Club is back with a book for the next generation
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:20 pm
The Monday Morning Cooking Club did not set out to build a publishing brand. It set out to save recipes. The project began in 2006 when six women from Sydney’s Jewish community came together to write a cookbook for charity. Read more
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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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Recent Posts
- Jewish children targeted in antisemitic attack at Questacon
- Iran War and AI fuel fake images: ‘people don’t know what to believe anymore’
- Iranian strikes kill foreign worker, four Palestinian women
- Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi
- INTO THE FRAY: An ominous cloud of antisemitic vitriol and un-American invective
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