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“Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 8:07 pm
A planned benefit concert at Sydney Town Hall to support families affected by the Bondi terror attack has been cancelled after members of a Greek choir refused to perform alongside a Jewish group, citing political objections and fears about security.
Hezbollah drone attack sends thousands to shelters in northern Israel
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:50 pm
Air-raid sirens blared across the Western Galilee on Monday morning, sending thousands of civilians scrambling for bomb shelters as Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched a drone attack from Lebanon.
Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:12 pm
Free legal support available as Royal Commission deadline approaches
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:59 pm
National Legal Aid is providing a free national legal service is encouraging Australians with experiences of antisemitism to seek advice before making submissions to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Zionist Federation states Kotel must remain a home for the whole Jewish people
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:04 pm
The Zionist Federation of Australia has raised concern about proposed legislation before Israel’s parliament that would place prayer arrangements at the Western Wall under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate, as Progressive and Masorti groups warn the move could criminalise non-Orthodox worship.
IDF soldier killed, six wounded in Hezbollah drone strike in Southern Lebanon
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:32 pm
An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed and six others were wounded in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Southern Lebanon on Sunday, the military said.
Netanyahu cancels Lag B’Omer pilgrimage over Hezbollah threats
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:36 pm
Israel will sharply scale back one of its largest annual religious gatherings this year, as security concerns along the northern border continue despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Bennett and Lapid join together to challenge Netanyahu
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:07 pm
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced they will contest the next Knesset election on a joint ticket led by Bennett under the name “Yachad” (“Together” in English).
Gazans cast votes in local election for first time in 20 years
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Gazan residents participated on Saturday for the first time in two decades in municipal elections organised by the Palestinian Authority.
IDF kills terrorists in Lebanon amid Hezbollah’s ongoing ceasefire violations
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:25 pm
The Israel Defense Forces killed more than 15 Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon over the weekend as the Iranian proxy continued to challenge the fragile truce.
Thousands of submissions to Commission lay bare antisemitism in daily Australian life
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 11:39 am
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has received more than 3500 submissions, far exceeding expectations and underscoring the scale of antisemitism affecting Jewish Australians.
IDF enforces new Southern Lebanon security zone
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:25 pm
The Israel Defence Forces rapidly detected and eliminated armed Hezbollah terror operatives who violated newly established ceasefire understandings in southern Lebanon on Monday, as a new expanded Israeli security zone took shape. Read more
Youth HEAR marks Yom Hashoah with message: “You are not alone”
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:12 pm
More than 500 young people gathered in Sydney on Sunday, 12 April, for a Youth HEAR Yom Hashoah commemoration under the theme “Lo Levad: You Are Not Alone” in an evening that balanced remembrance with a deeply felt sense of connection.
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Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:56 pm
The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Anthony calls on Jessica to capture second Gold
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment. Read more
Jewish Australian Scotty James wins Olympic silver in Milano Cortina halfpipe
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Jewish Olympian Scotty James has claimed silver for Australia in the men’s snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing behind Japan’s Yuto Totsuka in a dramatic final at Livigno Snow Park.
First ever Israeli bobsleigh team qualifies for Winter Olympics
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Israel’s bobsleigh team has qualified for the Winter Olympics for the first time, to be held next month at venues across Lombardy and northeastern Italy. Read more
Features and Articles
Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema
The latest attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump demonstrates anew that, like the toleration of antisemitism, the demonization of opponents leads to the unthinkable.
Into the Fray: Iran – Why the war must be won
“How horrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas-masks here because of a quarrel in a far-away country between people of whom we know nothing!” —Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, BBC Broadcast, September 27, 1938
” You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war.”
— Attributed to Winston Churchill, Speech in the House of Commons, 5 October 1938
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Sapiro v. Ford, or how to cut an antisemite down to size
Every once in a while, part of a film’s or a book’s importance lies in what it does not tell us explicitly.
Time for Trump to dictate terms of Iran’s surrender
President Trump’s patience must have been pushed to its limit with his announcement cancelling Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit to Islamabad for continuing negotiations with Iran on April 25.
Family reunification push brings 240 Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel
A first group of immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community in northeastern India arrived in Israel on Thursday night, marking the launch of a new government-backed effort to bring the entire community to the country over the coming years.
Bondi exhibition ‘Holding Light’ turns grief into collective response
Four months after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people during a Chanukah celebration, a major exhibition has opened at Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery, transforming grief into a shared act of reflection.
More than 2,000 Holocaust survivors immigrated to Israel in the last 10 years, with 120 new immigrants since October 7, 2023, according to data released by the Ministry of Absorption and Integration ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more
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Comedian tells his great-grandfather’s story
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:14 pm
Melbourne comedian David Rose will bring his warm, personal stand-up show, Nepo Great Grandbaby, to Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, following sell-out runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Read more
Women walk for peace in silent show of unity
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:19 pm
More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. Read more
United Hatzalah volunteers reunite with Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:06 am
In a moving reunion, United Hatzalah volunteers recently met with Penina Cohen, who was critically injured in the missile strike that hit Beit Shemesh. Read more
Women gather at The Great Synagogue to mark International Women’s Day
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Eighty women gathered at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue for “Celebrating Collective Creativity”, a special evening held on the eve of International Women’s Day, bringing together art, reflection and community connection. Read more
New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A new fellowship aimed at strengthening Jewish Australian representation on screen has been launched by Jump Street Films as part of its growing Jewish Australian Screen Fund.
Young-Gen
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
Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90
Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more
Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards
Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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Seven-year-old Zachary’s mission to support the wounded
Seven-year-old Zachary Berman, a Year 1 student at Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, Australia, is turning personal challenges into a mission of compassion. Read more
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- Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema
- “Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group
- Hezbollah drone attack sends thousands to shelters in northern Israel
- Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe
- Free legal support available as Royal Commission deadline approaches
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