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Knesset illuminated in red, white and blue in tribute to US strikes on Iran

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:38 pm

Israeli landmarks in Jerusalem on Sunday honoured the United States with special gestures of gratitude following the American military’s aerial operation against Iran’s nuclear facilities the previous night. Read more

Israel endures longest-ever state of alarm amid Iranian missile barrage

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:26 pm

Israelis were cleared to leave their protected areas after spending 40 minutes in shelters on Monday, the country’s longest state of alarm of the eleven-day conflict with Iran. Read more

New Zealand wants justification for US bombings in Iran

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:50 pm

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has declined to give the United States support for its bombing attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Read more

Photos show severe damage to Iran plant, doubts remain

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:44 pm

A former UN nuclear inspector says Iran’s bombed nuclear plant is likely ‘toast’, but its stockpile of highly enriched uranium may have escaped the strike. Read more

‘We support action’: PM backs in US strikes on Iran

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:25 pm

In his first public comments since America targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for de-escalation. Read more

Hero paramedic pulls own children from rubble, then treats wounded neighbours

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 10:58 pm

A Magen David Adom paramedic whose home was struck by a missile in northern Israel on Sunday rushed to help others moments after ensuring his family was safe. Read more

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages from Gaza

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 7:44 pm

The IDF recovered the bodies of three Israelis murdered on October 7 and taken to Gaza, Israel announced on Sunday. Read more

23 Israelis injured in Iran’s latest missile barrage

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 4:59 pm

Iran launched a heavy barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel early Sunday, striking multiple cities and injuring at least 23 people, according to Israeli emergency services. The attack came hours after the U.S. joined the attack on Iran, with strikes on nuclear facilities. Read more

Sunday morning in Israel

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 4:46 pm

The Israeli Airports Authority announced that Israeli airspace is closed to incoming ad outgoing flights because of the US strikes on Iran. This includes flights repatriating Israeli nationals stranded abroad. Read more

L’Chaim to Life

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 4:08 pm

Yaakov Travitz and Gary Gould – Lions of Zion: against anti-Australian behaviour in the city of Melbourne Read more

Trump hails ‘spectacular success’ after US bombs Iran

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:59 pm

US forces have struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a “spectacular success”, President Donald Trump says, adding that Tehran’s nuclear program has been obliterated. Read more

Benjamin Netanyahu: message to Donald Trump

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:44 pm

Peace through strength. Read more

Reactions to the US attack

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:19 pm

Comments from home and abroad… Read more

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Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:44 pm

Jessica Fox has had mixed results since her stunning double Olympic triumph, but the canoe great expects to again deliver at the world championships in Penrith. Read more

In a class of her own: Aussie paddling GOAT wins again

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 6:14 pm

Three days after turning 31, Jessica Fox has landed yet another World Cup canoeing gold in France to take her unmatched tally to 35. Read more

Highs and lows as Fox takes gold from World Cup opener

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:29 pm

Olympic champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox have experienced mixed fortunes at the first World Cup round in Spain. Read more

Israeli soccer star strikes to seal crown for England’s Leeds United

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:58 pm

Israeli international Manor Solomon fired Leeds United to the English Championship title on Saturday with a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle. Read more

Features and Articles

Feintooner

This week’s cartoon: Nuclear Shrinkage Read more

Trump was not fiddling whilst Israel burned

President Trump’s devastating attack on Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites could see Trump shortly reveal his long-awaited solution on the future of Judea and Samaria (West Bank). Read more

The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück

Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more

On the other hand

What a difference a week can make. Read more

Lang Lang at the Opera House

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) hosted a beautiful evening of French music of the Romantic era featuring the dazzling pianist Lang Lang. Read more

Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results

Jessica Fox has had mixed results since her stunning double Olympic triumph, but the canoe great expects to again deliver at the world championships in Penrith. Read more

The return of the neocon canard

Earlier this week, an out-and-out antisemite was revealed to be holding a senior position in the Pentagon. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: Emmanuel the Egregious

With the war raging between Iran and Israel, few news items beyond reports from the battlefront itself make it into international headlines. Read more

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Netanyahu visits the Western Wall

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:12 pm

On Sunday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, where they recited a special prayer for the well-being of IDF soldiers and the security forces, and the well-being of the hostages in Gaza. Read more

University of Notre Dame launches landmark initiative in historic partnership with the Great Synagogue

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:41 pm

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHOP) is launching a groundbreaking academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy, the first of its kind in Australia.

Help more children and their families heal through specialised therapy this EOFY

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:27 pm

United Israel Appeal is raising vital funds to enable more therapeutic sessions for children and their families in need of healing post-October 7 at the Keren Hayesod-UIA-supported ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Centre. Read more

In loving memory of Judy Glick

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:50 pm

Judy Glick, Chair of Courage to Care Vic, has passed away. Read more

UPJ welcomes new executive manager

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:21 pm

The Union for Progressive Judaism (UPJ) has announced the appointment of Lynn Niselow as its new Executive Manager, following the retirement of long-serving leader Jocelyn Robuck. Read more

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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