Neo-Nazi leader threatens terrorism amid escalating far-right activity

Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has declared his willingness to “become a terrorist” and commit acts of violence if child protective services remove children from neo-Nazi households. Read more

Coalition backs defence export permit rules for Israel

Australia will not change its laws on the supply of weapons or ammunition to Israel if the coalition wins the next federal election, opposition foreign spokesman Simon Birmingham says. Read more

My Brilliant Career

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

Trump picks Huckabee to be US ambassador to Israel

US President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel.
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Israel’s AI sector outpaces global rivals

Israel’s AI sector is experiencing significant growth despite the ongoing war, positioning the country as a global leader in AI innovation, according to a report released on Tuesday. Read more

Israel opens new Gaza border crossing to facilitate aid deliveries

Israeli authorities have opened a new border crossing with Gaza on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries. Read more

Breakthrough in the study of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) discovered a new factor in the pathology of Parkinson’s disease, which in the future may serve as a target for developing new treatments for this terrible ailment, affecting close to 10 million people worldwide. Read more

JIFF J-Wire has double passes to give away

We have double passes for the Jewish International Film Festival for all locations. Read more

Sydney Kristallnacht anniversary highlights resurgence in antisemitism

On Sunday November 10, the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies hosted a solemn event at Moriah College to remember the infamous “Night of Broken Glass,” a violent turning point that foreshadowed the Holocaust. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past

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Victorian hate speech laws to be expanded and strengthened

The Victorian government has been reviewing the state’s hate speech laws for several years and is about to strengthen the laws by significantly lowering the threshold for police to bring criminal charges, and expand the laws to protect people who are vilified based on disability, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. Read more

‘No limit’ on Gaza aid as Israel says famine fears based on ‘biased data’

Israeli officials denied there were famine conditions in northern Gaza, hours ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the issue. Read more

Netanyahu seeks to delay corruption trial, needs time to prepare defence during war

Lawyers for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday to delay his testimony in his corruption till March, citing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more

Celebrating Rabbi Pinchus Feldman’s 80th birthday

A special gathering of some of Sydney’s Jewish community was held on Thursday November 7 to honour Rabbi Pinchus Feldman, the head Shliach (emissary) to Sydney and New South Wales, as he celebrated his 80th birthday at Chabad Double Bay. Read more

Melbourne Jewish community unites to walk against violence

Later this month, more than a dozen community organisations will join together at Caulfield Park to send a clear message that our Jewish community stands united against violence against women. Read more

Made in China 2.0

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Israelis united on climate crisis, survey reveals ahead of COP29

Concern for climate change crosses political lines, as 77% of Israelis said they were “deeply concerned” about the problem, according to a survey released on Sunday. Read more

The Amsterdam pogrom is what happens when the world tolerates antisemitism

Much like the reaction to the Hamas massacre of 1,200 citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, it didn’t take long for some in the media and on the anti-Israel left to try to flip the narrative about what took place in Amsterdam on the night of Nov. 7. Read more

Soccer players from U17 Berlin Jewish club assaulted after match

During a youth football match in Berlin, players from TuS Makkabi, a local Jewish team, were reportedly assaulted and chased following a game against DJK Schwarz-Weiß Neukölln on Thursday evening. Read more

Back to Our Roots: Sydney’s Jewish festival celebrates arts, culture and sustainability

The inaugural Jewish Roots Festival, set to take place this weekend in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, promises a refreshing and inclusive celebration of Jewish culture and sustainability. Read more

The Magic Flute

An Opera Australia review by Alex First Read more

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon:  Jew Hunting : Then and Now Read more

There’s Still Tomorrow

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Trump Deal of the Century meets Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine

President Trump’s return to the White House on 20 January 2025 will: Read more

Netanyahu acknowledges responsibility for Hezbollah pager blasts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israeli responsibility for Hezbollah’s exploding communications gear in September during Sunday’s Cabinet meeting. Read more

Watch: Dramatic moment Israeli official saves Palestinian from burning car

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council, saved a Palestinian motorist’s life during the weekend. Read more

Palestinian official media describes ‘warm’ call between Abbas, Trump

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a “warm and general” call with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Friday, a Palestinian official told Axios, which reported that the two last spoke in 2017. Read more

In Amsterdam, anti-Israel pogrom recalls pre-Holocaust era

Walking through the misty streets of Amsterdam on a cold November night, two young Jewish men feigned confidence and casual body language so as not to arouse the suspicion of dozens of antisemitic thugs looking for victims to assault. Read more

Israelis ‘outrageously abused’ in Amsterdam, Dutch police chief says

Amsterdam police chief Peter Holla stated at a press conference on Friday that the past 36 hours have shocked him. Read more

Outrage, focus on Muslim migrants after Amsterdam ‘pogrom’

Amsterdam police detained 62 people in connection with a series of antisemitic assaults against Israeli soccer fans, which resulted in five moderate injuries and about 20 to 30 minor ones, in the Dutch capital, the city’s prosecutor René de Beukelaer said at a Friday press. Read more

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