860 visas for Palestinians with Australian connections

Between October 7 and November 20, the Department of Home Affairs approved 860 visas for Palestinians with connections to Australia, according to reports from the ABC. Read more

Coalition calls for federal ban on Nazi salute

The Nazi salute won’t be included in a federal ban of hate symbols under new laws, sparking criticism from the opposition. Read more

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising antisemitism

Anthony Albanese has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of seeking to weaponise antisemitism, urging greater social cohesion as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. Read more

Chilling Hamas attack footage aired in Australia

Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life. Read more

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Australia is continuing its efforts to try and safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs. Read more

Federal government cops legal threat for Israel support

A solicitor has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, warning him his government’s support of Israel could make them complicit in genocide. Read more

AIJAC commends reimposed Iran sanctions

Australia has reimposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 19 Iranian individuals and 57 entities for their role in Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. Read more

Race to confirm welfare of Australians in war zone

Australia does not need to increase security after an “abhorrent” attack by Islamist group Hamas on Israel as the government works to determine if any citizens have been caught up in the conflict, the prime minister says. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Ernest Samuel Marks CBE – sportsman, Sydney’s first Jewish Lord Mayor; wool buyer, politician, and community identity

Ernest was born on 7 May 1871 in West Maitland, New South Wales. Read more

AIJAC praises Australia’s Iran sanctions

AIJAC has welcomed the Australian Government’s recent announcement of targeted sanctions against seven Iranian officials and entities involved in domestic human rights abuses. Read more

Pull the other one

When someone tells you something that is so patently absurd, the natural response is an old English expression “pull the other one, it has got bells on it.” Read more

Australia to strengthen objection to Israeli settlements

Australia will strengthen its objections to the Israeli government’s planned settlement expansion and is “gravely concerned” by activities that hinder the prospect of peace in the region.  Read more

Chabad of RARA travels 20,000km to provide connection to every Jew in regional Australia

Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia, famously known as “RARA”, has had a record-setting past two months. During this time, eight bochurim have travelled thousands of kilometres around Australia in search of Jewish people in far-flung places. Read more

Not when it’s against the Jews

I believe in judging people for their actions, which is why I am so appalled that the New Zealand government would fund an organisation that teaches children to glorify terror and employs staff who incite violence and praise Hitler on social media. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Lewis Wolfe Levy – widely respected businessman, politician and community stalwart

Lewis was born on 13 June 1815 in London, the son of Benjamin Wolfe Levy,  a merchant, and his wife Martha, who was also a Levy prior to their marriage. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Siba Coppelson – mother of two knights and a most remarkable woman

Siba was born in 1870 in England to Abraham Sloman and his wife, who had emigrated to England from Eastern Europe. Read more

Noa Tishby and Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi headline JNF major events

JNF Australia will host two distinguished keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2023 Annual Events taking place this September. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Joseph Sternberg  – one of the ‘great personalities’ of Bendigo

Joseph, the son of Alexander – a clothier – and Frederica was born on 3 April 1852 in London.   Read more

Catastrophic

Note 15 May in your diary because that is the date when all the Israel historic revisionists will be having their annual convulsions. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: The Hon. Edward Aaron Cohen

It would be interesting to know which was the most popular Jewish family name in Australia from convict times to today.  A number of stories have been written about ‘Cohens’ – many are related. Read more

Survey is measuring antisemitism on campus

A national survey of current and recent university students is currently underway. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Ruby Sophia Rich-Shalit – feminist, pianist and an outstanding community identity

In continuing the celebration of International Women’s Day, this story is of one amazing Jewish woman whose efforts for all Australian women should be applauded. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Shlomo Weintraub – Samuel Wynn – Wine Merchant and active Zionist

Shlomo (Samuel), the son of Michael and Rivkah Weintraub, was born on 4 April 1891 in Ushimow near Lodz, Russia (Poland).  Read more

Back to school

Former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett has visited Jewish day schools in Sydney and Melbourne meeting students and staff. Read more

Antisemitism continues to rise

The rate of antisemitic incidents in Australia appears to be slowing down, but the figures continue to rise, with 478 cases recorded by The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and its constituent and associated organisations. Read more

Behind the scenes in Fauda

In Fauda Season 4, Episode 2, actors refer to three Israeli companies that helped Doron and the team locate the bad guys. Read more

New Australian ambassador to Israel presents his credentials

President Isaac Herzog received the credentials today of the new ambassadors of Australia, the Philippines, El Salvador, South Korea, and Türkiye in a series of official ceremonies at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. Read more

KKL-JNF host educators from Australia and South Africa

Aiming to empower the future generation of leaders, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund is hosting principals and teachers from Australia and South Africa. Read more

Just under 29,000 Australasian visitors to Israel in 2022

26,700 Australians visited Israel in 2022, with another 2,200 travellers from New Zealand. Read more

Chanukah message from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

The festival of Chanukah is a powerful story about the strength of the Jewish faith and the heroism of the few over the many. Read more

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