At a difficult time, ‘Shir – Songs of Hope’ unites Sydney in music

A sense of anticipation filled Sydney Town Hall on October 6th as nearly 2,000 people gathered for the debut of Shir – Songs of Hope, marking the inaugural Australian Jewish Music Festival. Read more

Going home still feels impossible a year after Oct 7

For Israelis who left a small community that was attacked by Hamas militants, many wonder if they’ll ever return home when every day still feels like October 7. Read more

IDF releases previously unseen footage of Oct. 7 fighting

The Israel Defence Forces on Monday released previously unseen video footage of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, ahead of the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s cross-border terrorist massacre in the northwestern Negev. Read more

Bereaved families mark Oct. 7 at Supernova massacre site

Families of the 364 revellers murdered by Hamas at the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, gathered on Monday at the site near Kibbutz Re’im in southern Israel to honour their fallen loved ones on the one-year anniversary of the massacre. Read more

Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary under shadow of war

Israelis have begun to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war that has sparked protest worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East. 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

‘Never again’ vow as community remembers terror attack

Solemn vigils and rallies decrying anti-Semitism are being held across Australia to mark the first anniversary of the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Read more

We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers

The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil. Read more

Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnels intended for attack on Galilee

Israeli commandos and combat engineers destroyed Hezbollah tunnels near the Israeli border as the military released footage showing the Iran-backed terror group was prepared to invade the Galilee. Read more

Palestine rallies crowd Sydney, Melbourne CBDs

Thousands of marchers have attended pro-Palestine protests across Australia, with the biggest gatherings taking place in Sydney and Melbourne.

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Young woman charged following Hezbollah flag display at Sydney protest

Sarah Mouhanna, 19, has been charged after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a pro-Palestine and Lebanon rally in Sydney’s CBD. Read more

A Rosh Hashanah message from Peter Dutton

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton writes: “The last 12 months constitute one of the most difficult periods faced by Jewish people around the world since the end of the Second World War.   Read more

Latest missile attack on Israel ‘over’, Iran says

Over 180 missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran, with the United Nations again calling for an immediate ceasefire. Read more

Rosh Hashanah message from Chris Minns

NSW Premier Chris Minns. Read more

Messages from Israel

Israel’s embassies in Canberra and Wellington have released statements following the Iranain missile attack on the country. Read more

The Prime Minister’s Rosh Hashanah message

Anthony Albanese writes: Read more

US condemns Iran attack on Israel as major escalation

Over 180 missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran in retaliation for its campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Read more

Iran missile attacks condemned amid protest ban calls

Federal ministers have called missile attacks on Israel a “dangerous escalation” as police move to block protests to mark a year since the Hamas attacks. Read more

Iran launches 180+ ballistic missiles at Israel

Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, forcing the entire civilian population of the Jewish state to be ordered into bomb shelters, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday night. Read more

At least six dead in suspected Tel Aviv terror attack

Two Palestinians were shot dead after going on a deadly killing spree on Tel Aviv’s light rail system, killing six and wounding nine others, Israel says. Read more

“Shock and Dismay” – no judicial inquiry into university antisemitism

Australia’s Jewish Community has expressed disappointment in Universities Antisemitism Inquiry Recommendations. Read more

Rare, pre-World War II document signed by Oscar Schindler sells for $20,000

A rare pre-World War II document signed by Oscar Schindler (as opposed to the usual spelling, Oskar) sold at Nate D. Sanders for $20,000 on Sept. 26. Read more

US supports Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that the United States supports Israel’s limited ground operation against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Read more

Avigayil and Ariel top Israeli baby names, but surge in ‘Be’eri’ honours kibbutz massacre victims

Avigayil and Ariel were the most popular names given to Israeli Jewish girls and boys born in the past year, but there was a surge of children named Be’eri, after the southern Israeli kibbutz that was decimated during Hamas’s attacks on October 7, Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority said on Monday. Read more

Over 2,600 attend Moriah College’s Rise Up Appeal to rebuild high school

In a remarkable display of unity and pride, more than 2,600 members of the Moriah College community gathered for the Rise Up Capital Appeal, a landmark event aimed at raising funds to rebuild the College’s ageing High School. Read more

‘Our war is not against you’: Netanyahu appeals to the Iranian people

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an appeal to the Iranian people in a video on Monday, telling them, “Our war is not against you.” Read more

“Limited, localised, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence”

The Israeli military says it has begun a “limited, localised” operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, carrying out targeted ground raids. Read more

Australian representative heard Netanyahu speak at UN

Neither Foreign Minister Penny Wong nor Australia’s Ambassador to the United Nations James Larsen attended the General Assembly in New York when Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed it. Read more

Israeli military begins ground operation in Lebanon

The Israeli military says it has begun a “limited, localised” operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, carrying out targeted ground raids. Read more

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