AIJAC shocked at ABC Ombusdman rejection

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has expressed its frustration and shock at the ABC Ombudsman’s rejection of its complaint that was an “open and shut” case involving factual errors. Read more

University antisemitism subject for parliamentary committee

Antisemitism at Australian universities has been referred to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights for inquiry and report. Read more

ECAJ taking Islamic preacher to court

Proceedings have been commenced in the Federal Court of Australia against a self-described Islamic preacher, Wissam Haddad (aka Abu Ousayd), and a religious centre, Al Madina Dawah Centre Incorporated, located in western Sydney following speeches allegedly made at the centre late last year, recordings of which have been uploaded online. Read more

Running for Courage to Care

Courage to Care VIC CEO Mike Zervos has ‘Raced Against Racism’, running a marathon and raising funds for Courage to Care. Well… he’s back and ready to run again in 2024. Read more

Australian Jewish leadership calls on major parties to preference each other

The Zionist Federation of Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry have written to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition requesting that both major parties prefer each other above the Greens at the next Federal election and rule out negotiating with or forming a minority government with the Greens. Read more

Julian Leeser and October 7

Liberal MP for the Sydney seat of Berowra Julian Leeser addressed parliament today. This is what he told members. Read more

Kibbutz Be’eri in black and white

On the morning of October 7th 2023, at 6:30am, Kibbutz Be’eri was struck by a devastating tragedy. Read more

Anthony Albanese – October 7

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: “On the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks, we pause to reflect on the horrific terrorist atrocity that reverberated around the globe. Read more

New Head of Senior School at Masada

Lucy Benjamin has been appointed as Sydney’s Masada College’s new Head of Senior School.  Read more

Our concrete promise for the People of Israel

When we say “Am Yisrael Chai,” it’s not just a catchcry, it’s a promise. Read more

White Bird to launch JIFF

From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind,” comes the inspirational next chapter – White Bird now a film starring Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor and chosen this year’s Jewish International Film Festival. Read more

New Zealand’s naive “for” vote for unworkable UN resolution

The New Zealand Jewish Council is dismayed that New Zealand has voted for this week’s Palestine-sponsored resolution in the United Nations General Assembly, which effectively requires Jewish people to vacate their most holy site within one year and turns a blind eye to terror. Read more

AIJAC analyses Australia’s abstention

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says the Australian Government should have voted “no” if it is genuinely committed to Australia’s long-standing bipartisan policy of supporting a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian two-state peace. Read more

Call for sanctions against Iran connections

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has called on the Federal Government to emulate its US and European allies and partners in announcing sanctions on individuals and entities related to Iran’s recent provision of ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine. Read more

A heartbreaking story: love and loss during the Holocaust in Greece

Sydney luminary Vic Alhadeff is the playwright behind “Torn Apart by War”, inspired by true events and the subject of a play-reading at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue this weekend. Read more

Special Envoy’s submission to inquiry on campus antisemitism published

The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee has published Jillian Segal’s submission to the inquiry about whether to establish a Judicial Inquiry about campus antisemitism. Read more

Benjamin Zipser appointed judge

Benjamin Zipser has been appointed as a Judge to the Parramatta Registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2). Read more

Uncovering the diaries of Hungarian Holocaust survivors at the Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum has hosted a deeply moving event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust in Hungary, bringing to life the personal stories of Hungarian Holocaust survivors through their diaries. Read more

Emanuel School primary bans smartphones

In the wake of unprecedented mental health concerns and evidence linking smartphone and social media use to increased anxiety, self-harm and rates of depression and suicide globally, Sydney’s Emanuel School has announced that the Primary School is going smartphone free. Read more

Candace Owens? No, thank you

The Zionist Federation of Australia has written to Tony Burke, the Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, urging him to refuse Candace Owens a visa on the grounds that she fails to meet the character requirements for entry into Australia. Read more

“Possibly the most beautiful Haggadah of all times”

The National Library of Israel has received the original version of a modern masterpiece of Hebrew manuscript illumination. Read more

In Meiner Tasche

The German Embassy in Australia has extended its support of the In My Pocket Project an inspiring program designed to encourage children to stand up for what’s right and embrace the beauty of diversity.

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A call to action: Disturbing Trend Must End

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria and the Community Security Group have published the latest Victorian Antisemitism Report. Read more

No change in 2024 NSW ALP resolution on Israel/Palestinian state

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A Sydney council adopts working definition of antisemitism

Woollahra Council has endorsed and adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Read more

Israel Premier Tech 2024 Tour de France: best performance yet

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Netanyahu’s message after counterattacking Houtis

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu videos a message as fierce fires rage in Yemen. Read more

Peter Lerner: “I believe the IDF failed on three different levels”

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ZFA lodging a complaint against Mary Kostakidis

Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, is to lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Mary Kostakidis, former top SBS newsreader for more than 20 years. Read more

Alan Gold: 1945-2024

Alan Gold was a man of words. His professional life was filled with them, with over 20 books, countless book reviews, columns, and speeches to his name. Read more

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