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

August 29, 2024 by  

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

August 26, 2024 by  

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

August 23, 2024 by  

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”

August 7, 2024 by  

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

In Meiner Tasche

August 4, 2024 by  

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.

Read more

A call to action: Disturbing Trend Must End

August 2, 2024 by  

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

July 28, 2024 by  

This weekend’s NSW ALP conference urgency resolution on Israel and recognition of a Palestinian state – was in line with the last national ALP conference, Labor Israel Action Committee Secretary Byron Danby says.

Read more

A Sydney council adopts working definition of antisemitism

July 24, 2024 by  

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

July 23, 2024 by  

The Israel Premier—-Tech professional cycling team concluded the 2024 Tour de France yesterday evening in Nice, France, with a consensus that this was their highest-quality performance in five participations in the prestigious race.

Read more

Netanyahu’s message after counterattacking Houtis

July 21, 2024 by  

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”

July 19, 2024 by  

Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, currently director general of the international division of Israel’s General Federation of Labor and a former IDF spokesman (2015-2019) – who returned to the role for several months after October 7 – addressed an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) media briefing this week on the leadup to and conduct of the current war.

Read more

ZFA lodging a complaint against Mary Kostakidis

July 14, 2024 by  

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

July 11, 2024 by  

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

NSW State government rejects Harry Seidler-designed Bondi synagogue heritage listing

July 11, 2024 by  

One of Australia’s most significant 20th century buildings could be demolished after it was denied heritage protections by the NSW Government. Read more

The 80th anniversary of the deportation of Jews from Rhodes

July 11, 2024 by  

Eighty years since the deportation to Auschwitz of Jews from the island of Rhodes will be marked at the Jewish museums in Melbourne and Sydney museums this month.

Read more

Rambam Israel study group reports

Indigenous member of a recent AIJAC Rambam study program visiting Israel says the Jewish community has been a major friend to Australia’s First Peoples. Read more

Judicial inquiry into university antisemitism being examined

University vice-chancellors will be required to explain their failures to combat antisemitism on university campuses in a senate inquiry bitterly opposed by the Greens. Read more

Eylon Levy to address JNF annual campaign

Eylon Levy, the official spokesperson for the Government of Israel immediately following October 7 will headline the 2024 JNF Annual Campaign. Read more

Jewish Campus Taskforce to be reinstated for Semester 2

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) continues to address antisemitism on university campuses. Read more

MPs talk of their visit to Israel

Member for Caulfield and Deputy Leader of Victorian State Opposition David Southwick joined five other State Liberal MP participants in AIJAC’s Rambam Fellowship Program in recounting their recent visit to Israel at a luncheon for AIJAC supporters in Melbourne. Read more

WIZO NSW launches younger division

WIZO NSW’s younger division, Lev Echad, has been launched following a 10-day trip to Israel with nine members of the new group. Read more

A steep decline in measures of national resilience six months into the war

June 30, 2024 by  

A continuing study from Tel Aviv University and the Tel Hai Academic College tracked the resilience of Israelis for six months, at four points in time following the outbreak of the war. Read more

The University of Sydney deal with protestors: the community responds

June 26, 2024 by  

Six organisations have penned a Joint Statement on the University of Sydney’s agreement with pro-Palestine protestors. Read more

SJM equips students to deal with antisemitism

June 26, 2024 by  

Each year, 35,000 students visit the Sydney Jewish Museum to learn about the impact of the Holocaust by meeting survivors and taking part in a series of specialist workshops. Read more

UIA NSW launches Gesher

June 26, 2024 by  

UIA NSW has launched its new initiative, Gesher, designed to strengthen the NSW Jewish community further and connect it with the People of Israel. Read more

Following rally hate material, Victorian government must follow through on IHRA and stop the spread of Antisemitism

June 24, 2024 by  

Premier Jacinta Allan was today urged to crack down on the manufacture and display of virulently antisemitic material that were both on show and on sale at yesterday’s pro-Palestinian protest in Melbourne. Read more

Australian government called on to proscribe IRGC as a terrorist organisation

June 20, 2024 by  

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has called on the Federal Government to emulate its Canadian counterpart and list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. Read more

Bret Stephens tells AIJAC that we may be reliving the days of Theodore Herzl

June 19, 2024 by  

The Jews have unfortunately re-entered history after October 7, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens told a large crowd at the Central Synagogue this week during an Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) event. Read more

JCCV shocked by level of anti-Jewish hate

June 19, 2024 by  

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) remains shocked and appalled at the level of anti-Jewish hate in the local community. Read more

Capture your loved ones’ stories for future generations

How will your kids, grandkids and future generations remember your loved one’s stories?

Read more

« Previous PageNext Page »