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Instagram algorithm pushes users toward antisemitic content within days, watchdog warns

Instagram algorithm pushes users toward antisemitic content within days, watchdog warns

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:55 pm

Instagram’s recommendation algorithm can rapidly funnel ordinary users from mainstream self-improvement content toward antisemitic conspiracy theories and extremist propaganda within days, a U.S.-based antisemitism watchdog organisation reported on Wednesday. Read more

Cracks emerge in Israeli leadership over U.S.-brokered Hezbollah ceasefire

Cracks emerge in Israeli leadership over U.S.-brokered Hezbollah ceasefire

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:39 pm

Differences emerged within the Israeli government on Thursday over a U.S.-mediated ceasefire that would conditionally end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Read more

Neo-Nazis lose court bid for stay on hate group listing

Neo-Nazis lose court bid for stay on hate group listing

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:19 pm

The High Court has ruled against neo-Nazi group White Australia, allowing it to be listed as a prohibited hate organisation. Read more

Maccabi Australia withdraws from Maccabiah Games

Maccabi Australia withdraws from Maccabiah Games

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:12 pm

Maccabi Australia has made the difficult decision and withdrawn its team from next month’s Maccabiah Games in Israel.

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Has Limmud’s broad tent grown broader?

Has Limmud’s broad tent grown broader?

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:43 pm

This week, a 2011 statement by Limmud-Oz Sydney has resurfaced amid controversy over this weekend’s Limmud-Oz festival.

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Jewish leaders disappointed in decision to acquit antizionist

Jewish leaders disappointed in decision to acquit antizionist

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:27 pm

A Melbourne magistrate found that antizionist activist Hash Tayeh, the former owner of the Burgertory restaurant chain, used insulting words in public when he led a crowd in chanting “all Zionists are terrorists”.

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Berlin to rename section of street after Yad Vashem

Berlin to rename section of street after Yad Vashem

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:02 am

The Berlin Senate has decided that a prominent street near the German Reichstag will be officially renamed Yad Vashem Street, after Israel’s Holocaust museum, symbolising the importance of Holocaust remembrance and sending a strong message against antisemitism. Read more

Neo-Nazi party to learn fate over hate group listing

Neo-Nazi party to learn fate over hate group listing

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:52 pm

The White Australia Party is about to find out whether it can continue operating under hate laws passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre. Read more

Man in Nazi shirt said he’s ‘better than Bondi fellow’

Man in Nazi shirt said he’s ‘better than Bondi fellow’

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:44 pm

A T-shirt with a swastika and claiming personal pride in antisemitism is better than committing the Bondi terrorist attack, a man allegedly told police. Read more

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:58 pm

More than a dozen protesters who were charged after rallying against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog will fight the charges against them in a month-long hearing. Read more

After Bondi, a daughter’s grief becomes a national mission

After Bondi, a daughter’s grief becomes a national mission

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:49 pm

Sheina Gutnick says Australia’s response to antisemitism must move from national hearings and public statements into local communities, where hatred is often first seen and where practical action can be taken.

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Neo-Nazi sledged as ‘scum’ in fiery court confrontation

Neo-Nazi sledged as ‘scum’ in fiery court confrontation

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Fiery verbal abuse has been hurled at a prominent neo-Nazi as he left court after appearing on two charges connected to far-right activity. Read more

Study points to new treatment strategy for prostate cancer

Study points to new treatment strategy for prostate cancer

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:24 am

Israeli-led researchers have identified a previously underappreciated mechanism that may explain why many prostate cancers stop responding to standard hormone therapy, offering a clearer target for future treatment strategies. Read more

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Maccabi Bridge bridges generations

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.

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Albanese says alleged antisemitic abuse at netball match is “beyond belief”

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.

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Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match

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.

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Israel calls on FIFA to depoliticise football following Rajoub stage walk-off

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

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From Australia’s Jewish past

From Australia’s Jewish past

Nancy Florence Keesing AM – a force in the Australian literary world Read more

Your ABC just told Jewish Australians where they stand

Your ABC just told Jewish Australians where they stand

Sometimes an institution does not need to issue a statement. Its decisions say enough. Read more

Trump using Iran-delay to help him win mid-term elections

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

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

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

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

On the other hand

On the other hand

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

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

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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

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.

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Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

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.

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Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

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.

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Celebrating Shavuot around Australia

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.

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BJE’s Project Heritage inspires families through “The Happiest Man on Earth”

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 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.

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Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

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.

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JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

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.

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Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel

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 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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