Adass fire declared likely terrorism

An arson on a prominent synagogue is likely a terror attack, police have declared, as governments look to increase protections for worshippers.
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Charred remains inside synagogue laid bare

Images released by the Adass Israel Synagogue community to AAP reveal the damage done to books and other essential papers following last week’s firebombing. 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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La Rondine

A Melbourne opera review by Alex First Read more

The Art of Banksy – Without Limits

An art review by Alex First Read more

Palestine protesters poised for fight over stand-off

A group of pro-Palestine activists charged after a stand-off on the roof of a Melbourne factory say they will fight criminal charges on the basis the business manufactures fighter jet parts used in Gaza. Read more

Protesters clash with police at pro-Palestinian rally

Tensions have flared at a pro-Palestine rally where police have used pepper spray in an attempt to control protesters. Read more

Spruiking terror at tourist site

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Rally against antisemitism and hate held in Melbourne

Around three thousand Christians and Jews from diverse communities held a peaceful rally against hate and antisemitism out in front of Parliament House in Spring Street, Melbourne, this afternoon. Read more

Protesters clash with police amid heated stand-off

Protesters have clashed with police while attempting to breach a barrier between rival demonstrations in Melbourne’s CBD. Read more

Potted Potter, The Unauthorized Harry Experience, A Parody by Dan and Jeff

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

A Case for the Existence of God

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

Arrests as protests over Gaza war disrupt major cities

Arrests have been made as train stations, ports and parts of Australia’s biggest cities are blockaded by widespread protests against the war in Gaza. Read more

JCCV suspends relations with Muslim counterpart

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has announced that it has suspended relations with the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), as a result of malicious public statements made by the ICV President Adel Salman and Vice President Mohamed Mohideen. Read more

Melbourne Writers Festival leader quits over Palestine program

The Melbourne Writers Festival’s deputy chair has quit over Palestine’s representation in the festival’s as-yet-unpublished program. Read more

First person charged over Nazi salute facing jail time

Prosecutors are pushing for Jacob Hersant to be jailed for up to a year for performing a Nazi salute outside a Victorian court. Read more

Beth Weizmann targeted again

Melbourne’s Jewish Community Centre Beth Weitzmann has been once again the target of antisemitism. Read more

Pedalling across the Jewish world to raise awareness of the hostages

300 cyclists have signed up for two rides down the coast from Melbourne on Sunday to highlight the plight of the 133 hostages remaining in Gaza. Read more

“Pro-Palestinian” protestors disrupt Melbourne Christmas carols

The annual Christmas Eve Carols by Candlelight celebration at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl faced an unexpected disruption when a pro-Palestinian activist protest stormed the stage, capturing the attention of viewers during the live television broadcast. Read more

Protestors take over the lobby of the visiting hostages families’ hotel

Families of Israeli hostages and victims encountered a pro-Palestinian protest in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Melbourne late last night. Read more

Jewish Care: 175 years of service to Melbourne’s Jewish community

Jewish Care Victoria celebrates its 175th Anniversary on Sunday. Read more

Pro-Palestine protesters block Zim in Melbourne

A Melbourne shipyard has ground to a halt after hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters blocked entry roads, preventing trucks from accessing the area where an Israeli shipping line operates. Read more

Vigil at Federation Square marks 30 days since Hamas massacre

Hundreds of people attended a vigil on Monday night at Melbourne’s Federation Square to mark ’30 days’ since Hamas infiltrated Israel’s southern border, massacring 1400 people, wounding over 5000 and kidnapping 241. Read more

Love Lust Lost (Broad Encounters)

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Giselle

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Shhhh – a Melbourne theatre review by Alex First

Loneliness. Pain. Emotional connection. Desire. Sexual kinks. Consent. Read more

Made in China 2.0: a Melbourne theatre review by Alex First

I am faced with a predicament that I can’t say I have confronted too many times in four decades of reviewing. 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

FOJAM: Carole King – Hits & Rarities

Be prepared to come on a journey of surprise and nostalgia as we traverse this songwriting queen’s catalogue, with each singer performing a hit and a rarity that you may well know but may not know was written by one of the greatest Jewish songwriters of our time, Ms Carole King. Read more

Mar 22-24 Melbourne: Carole King – Hits & Rarities

Be prepared to come on a journey of surprise and nostalgia as we traverse this songwriting queen’s catalogue, with each singer performing a hit and a rarity that you may well know but may not know was written by one of the greatest Jewish songwriters of our time, Ms Carole King. Read more

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