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Bankstown nurses seek to exclude key video evidence
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:06 pm
A Sydney court has heard a bid to exclude a video at the centre of the prosecution of two former Bankstown Hospital nurses accused of making antisemitic threats against Israeli patients.
Israel rejects abuse claims following Gaza flotilla detentions
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:39 pm
The Israeli Embassy in New Zealand has rejected allegations that participants in a recent Gaza-bound flotilla were mistreated while in Israeli custody, as diplomatic and political fallout from the incident continues to unfold internationally. Read more
Uber partners with Israeli Autobrains and NVIDIA on Munich robotaxi program
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Uber and Israeli autonomous driving company Autobrains have announced a strategic partnership to launch a robotaxi program in Munich, Germany, marking a major step toward scaling commercial autonomous ride-hailing in Europe. Read more
Israel to target Hezbollah’s Dahiyeh stronghold in Beirut as rocket, drone attacks persist
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:58 pm
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday they had instructed the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to strike Hezbollah terror targets in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, citing repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon. Read more
Senate grills Creative Australia over funding for anti-Israel website
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Creative Australia has been forced to defend its decision to allow an antizionist website to raise tax-deductible donations.
Debra Messing tells JCA gala it’s time for Jews to be louder and prouder
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Actress Debra Messing has urged Sydney’s Jewish community to stand openly and proudly as Jews, telling JCA’s major campaign event that the answer to antisemitism is not silence but courage, unity and identity.
Community Shabbat at Bondi Beach
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Members of the Jewish and Waverley communities gathered with dignitaries, faith leaders and special guests for a Shabbat dinner at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in a powerful display of unity and resilience. Read more
Israeli military launches new massive operation against Hezbollah
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:28 pm
Israeli forces captured the strategic Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, home to a Crusader-era fortress, marking one of the deepest ground advances into Lebanese territory since fighting with Hezbollah escalated.
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Update: Limmud defends pluralism after Shalom and Adamama withdraw
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:18 pm
Adamama and Shalom have withdrawn from Limmud Oz Sydney 2026 following a disagreement over the participation of one of the speakers, but the festival will still proceed next weekend as planned.
Yad Vashem to open first Holocaust education center outside Israel in Munich
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:12 pm
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, announced on Thursday that it will establish its first Holocaust Education Centre outside Israel in Munich, Germany, as part of its effort to expand Holocaust education and combat rising antisemitism and historical distortion in Europe. Read more
IDF: One-third of Hezbollah force eliminated, ‘we will not relent’
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Israeli study points to potential reversal of cellular aging
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Israeli scientists have found evidence that some aspects of aging may be reversible, after a study that restored aged liver cells in mice to a more youthful state, Bar-Ilan University announced on Thursday. Read more
World Jewish Congress Israel’s president slams UN Secretary-General
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:15 pm
“The United Nations has lost any shred of legitimacy on the global stage. It has become nothing more than a subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood.” Read more
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Maccabi Bridge bridges generations
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:22 pm
Last weekend, Maccabi Bridge held its inaugural 2026 National Championships in Sydney, bringing together more than 50 bridge players from across the community for a day of competition, strategy and social connection.
Albanese says alleged antisemitic abuse at netball match is “beyond belief”
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:42 pm
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the alleged antisemitic abuse directed at Jewish children during a Sydney netball match, describing the incident as “beyond belief” and warning that hateful language is increasingly being normalised through social media.
Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:45 am
A 42-year-old woman has been charged and provisionally suspended from all netball activities after allegedly directing antisemitic abuse at Jewish children during an under-12s match at Heffron Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Israel calls on FIFA to depoliticise football following Rajoub stage walk-off
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Israel is calling on FIFA to keep politics out of sports, the general secretary of the Israel Football Association told the Press Service of Israel, following a public confrontation with the Palestinian representative at last Thursday’s FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Read more
Features and Articles
Trump using Iran-delay to help him win mid-term elections
President Trump’s continuing failure to resume his unfinished war against Iran seems to have been influenced by two upcoming mega major events in America that could help him win the mid-term Congressional elections in November: Read more
The United Nations’ false equation
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas employed sexual violence as a weapon in the orders issued by its then-leader, Yahya Sinwar. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Trump, TRIPP, and conflict resolution
When Donald Trump began his second term, his foreign policy goals were presented as a framework designed to pursue peace and to defuse wars and violence across the globe. Read more
On SBS nationwide this evening at 7:30 – The Hunt for the Last Nazis
The Hunt for the Last Nazis sees award-winning writer, producer and director Dan Goldberg investigate the story behind the alleged Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Australia after World War II and managed to evade justice. Read more
With Diaspora communities facing a tsunami of hate, there has been a noticeable increase in interest from individuals and families wanting to make Aliyah. Read more
War against Israel targets the British Museum
Fury has exploded among prominent British Jews and others over the decision by the British Museum in London to postpone a lecture that was scheduled to be given this week. Read more
When Jewish advocacy is treated as suspicion
There is an uncomfortable question sitting beneath the public discussion about antisemitism in Australia. Read more
Listening to the rhetoric emanating from the White House, the media, and sundry foreign ministries, one cannot help but feel that something rotten is being cooked up. Read more
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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:29 pm
STOP PRESS: Unfortunately Shalom Collective and Limmud Oz Sydney have been unable to agree on the final program for Adamama & Limmud Festival 2026. The joint event has been cancelled, and Limmud Oz is proceeding with a separate event.
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Adamama and LimmudOz will join forces over the June long weekend for a new Sydney festival bringing together Jewish learning, culture, politics, Israel, music, food, nature and family activities.
Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:50 pm
Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.
Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.
Celebrating Shavuot around Australia
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Students at Jewish schools across Australia have been celebrating Shavuot over the past few days. Here is a selection of photos from the festivities.
BJE’s Project Heritage inspires families through “The Happiest Man on Earth”
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:48 am
The Board of Jewish Education (BJE)’s Project Heritage brought together students and parents for a powerful cultural and educational experience at the theatrical production, “The Happiest Man on Earth” at the Sydney Opera House last Sunday afternoon.
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Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi
Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.
Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths
Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.
JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia
Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day.
Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel
The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. Read more
Moriah College students excel in HSC
Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more
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