Australian Singing Competition crowns Sidra Nissen after moving rendition of Kaddish

When 23-year-old mezzo soprano Sidra Nissen walked on stage at The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood, she made a bold choice. In the finals of the 2025 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition, she was the only singer not to perform exclusively operatic repertoire. Read more

JNF Rosh Hashanah Blue Box appeal

JNF Australia has launched the national Rosh Hashana Blue Box campaign, dedicated to supporting two vital projects in Israel’s north and south: at Kibbutz Malkiya and Netiv Ha’Asara. Read more

A new president for The Great

Max Freedman has been elected president of Sydney’s The Great Synagogue. Read more

Surveys show recognition of Palestine would reward extremism, not peace

Palestinian opinion surveys reveal that President Mahmoud Abbas’ recent pledges to disarm Hamas, reform governance, and end anti-peace messaging are almost certain to remain unfulfilled, according to a major new report from the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC).

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German shop posts sign: No entry for Jews

A shop owner in Flensburg, northern Germany, has sparked outrage after hanging a sign in his store window reading “Jews are forbidden here.” Read more

Open season against the Jews

All bets are off. Clearly, there’s no limit to the world’s attempt to defame, delegitimise and destroy Israel, signalling through this incitement an implicit but unmistakable indication that it’s now open season on Jews wherever they are. Read more

Something is rotten in the states of Europe

The atmosphere in Europe is rotten. You can smell it in the expulsions at the Polytechnic University of Turin, in the beatings of Jewish students in Pisa, in assaults on tourists, in the closures of sports and cultural spaces, in protests and strikes framed as being in “solidarity” with Gaza. Read more

Fulfilling the promise

The Shabbat Torah portions which we read prior to Rosh Hashanah contain the farewell messages of Moshe to the Israelites as they stand ready to take possession of and settle the Promised Land. Read more

Here You Come Again

A Sydney musical review by Shirley Politzer Read more

Two Israelis killed at Jordan border crossing while coordinating Gaza aid

A Jordanian terrorist killed two Israeli soldiers in a combined shooting and stabbing attack at Israel’s Allenby Crossing with the Hashemite Kingdom on Thursday afternoon, the Israel Defence Forces said. Read more

Our Big Kitchen honours 9/11 with remembrance event

Our Big Kitchen (OBK) in Bondi marked the anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a community gathering of reflection, remembrance, and unity.

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Joint Jewish statement: recognition of Palestine now rewards Hamas

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has joined Jewish leaders from Britain and Canada in warning that plans to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations this month would reward Hamas and undermine peace.

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Israeli population tops 10m but faces declining growth with more citizens leaving

Israel’s population reached an estimated 10.15 million, but new data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released on Wednesday highlighted a slowing growth rate and rising emigration as key demographic trends. Read more

L’Chaim to Life

Morry Frenkel speaks with Dr Ron Weiser, one of the organisers of the first Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, held recently on the Gold Coast. Read more

Israel opens route out of Gaza City for 48 hours

An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture. Read more

Job

A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more

From Qatar to the Gold Coast

Qatar is a small country with a tiny population of less than 400,000 citizens, but with immense wealth and an ideology that drives it. Read more

Israel chooses survival over surrender

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar put it bluntly: “Israel will not let the armed jihadists of Hamas be 1 mile from our children’s beds.” Read more

Why Lebanon and the Arab world still deny Palestinians citizenship

Lebanon has once again reiterated its position: Palestinian refugees will not be granted citizenship. Read more

Israel cautions Europe as von der Leyen pushes partial sanction measures

While the European Commission announced plans on Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Israel, Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged the European Union not to take steps that could cause lasting damage to bilateral ties. Read more

Israeli airstrikes and ground manoeuvres target Gaza City’s Hamas stronghold

Israel’s military said its air force struck some 50 targets in Gaza overnight, most in Gaza City, bringing the total to 140 targets in the past day. Read more

An old machzor becomes a new exhibit

In time for Rosh Hashanah, the National Library of Israel has announced that a rare, beautifully illuminated 15th-century Portuguese manuscript, once divided into three parts, has been reunited in Jerusalem. Read more

David Singer says

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shows his poor sense of judgement when declaring: “The sports organisations should consider whether it’s ethical for Israel to keep participating in international competitions. Read more

Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding

Australia is being urged to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. Read more

Gaza report reignites debate over UN Commission’s credibility

Israel sharply rejected a new United Nations report accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, calling the findings “distorted and false” and dismissing the authors as “Hamas proxies” on Tuesday. Read more

Deborah Conway faces down antisemitism through Songs of Strength

While facing increasing discrimination, Deborah Conway is looking forward to performing at this month’s “Shir: Songs of Strength” concerts.

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‘Free Palestine,’ says Jewish actress during Emmy Award acceptance speech

Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder ended her acceptance speech at the Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday with a criticism of Israel, stating it was her “obligation” to do so. Read more

Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City, Hamas’ last stronghold

Israel confirmed launching its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City, Hamas’s last stronghold, today (Tuesday). Read more

NZ Government maintains caution on Palestinian recognition ahead of UN leaders’ week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed that New Zealand’s government has not made a final decision on recognising a “Palestinian state,” maintaining that the issue will be addressed during the United Nations Leaders’ Week in New York next week. Read more

Spanish PM calls for Israel ban after chaos at cycling

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for Israel to be banned from sports events, while Norway is donating money from a football match to support Gaza. Read more

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