New York holds its breath
October 31, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
With the Islamist Zohran Mamdani poised to be elected mayor of New York City next week, many have been scratching their heads over how any Jew could be voting for him. Read more
Family sues the New York Met over van Gogh painting allegedly stolen by Nazis
October 31, 2025 by JNS
The heirs of a Jewish couple who fled Nazi Germany are suing New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art over “Olive Picking,” an 1889 Vincent van Gogh oil painting they claim was looted by the Nazis during World War II and later trafficked through New York’s art world. Read more
Jewish and Catholic students explore antisemitism at Nostra Aetate anniversary forum
October 31, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish and Catholic high school students from across Sydney have come together to mark 60 years since the Vatican’s historic declaration Nostra Aetate, in a special forum aimed at deepening understanding and countering antisemitism.
Protester arrested after alleged assault outside MP’s office in Oamaru
October 31, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
In New Zealand, a woman has been arrested following an alleged assault during a pro-Palestine protest outside the Oamaru electorate office of Waitaki MP Miles Anderson on Thursday morning. Read more
Teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during draft protest
October 31, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A 15-year-old boy was killed Thursday afternoon after falling from a height of about 100 meters at a construction site at the entrance to Jerusalem during an Orthodox Jewish demonstration against drafting yeshiva students into the army. Read more
Israel confirms returned remains of Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper
October 31, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Following the release of two fallen hostages by Hamas earlier in the day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Thursday night that the remains were confirmed to be Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper. Read more
Incurable idiocy
October 31, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Like a terminal illness, the genie of Jew and Israel hate cannot be put back in the bottle. Read more
A thought
October 31, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
What is Wrong with Us? Read more
Hallelujah! Monsieur Camembert and guests bring Leonard Cohen memories to Sydney
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
Monsieur Camembert, the three-time ARIA Award-winning ensemble, will cap off a national sell-out tour when their acclaimed Leonard Cohen tribute, Cohen Noir, hits the State Theatre on Saturday, November 8.
Jewish House supports launch of landmark housing initiative in Sydney’s Inner West
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
Jewish House has played a leading role in the launch of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest “meanwhile use” housing initiative in Sydney’s Inner West, a landmark project that will provide more than 36,500 safe nights a year for people experiencing homelessness.
Red Cross aided staged Hamas ‘recovery’ of hostage remains in Gaza, Israel says
October 30, 2025 by Akiva van Koningsveld
The International Committee of the Red Cross has decried a “recovery” that Hamas staged of hostage remains in Gaza and called it “unacceptable,” but the Israeli Foreign Ministry accused the organisation of being complicit in the charade. Read more
Man charged after alleged firearm incident at Cremorne synagogue
October 30, 2025 by Rob Klein
A 23-year-old delivery driver from Lurnea, Mr Vincent Filemu Faasii, has been charged in connection with an incident outside Cremorne Synagogue on Sydney’s Lower North Shore on 7 October 2025.
Gaza ceasefire restored after night of Israeli retaliatory airstrikes
October 30, 2025 by Ehud Amiton - TPS
After a night of airstrikes in Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Wednesday morning that it would begin re-enforcing the ceasefire with Hamas. According to the IDF, more than 30 terrorists holding command positions were targeted. Read more
Israel blocks Red Cross visits to prisons that enable ‘pay for slay’ salaries to terrorists
October 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday banned International Red Cross representatives from visiting Palestinian terrorists in Israeli prisons. Read more
Israeli scientists identify cells that act as ‘guardians’ against aging
October 30, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A groundbreaking study has identified a unique subset of immune cells that actively maintain a healthy, age-appropriate immune system, offering new ways to track and support healthy aging, Israeli scientists announced on Wednesday. Read more
Shabbat Lech Lecha
October 30, 2025 by Jeremy Rosen
The Wandering Jew
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When you stand with an antisemite . . .
October 30, 2025 by Menachem Rosensaft
Menachem Rosensaft’s third essay focusing on Zohran Mamdani, tipped to be elected mayor of New York next week. Read more
Minns praises Jewish Museum redevelopment after “summer of rolling hatred”
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
NSW Premier Chris Minns today toured and praised the Sydney Jewish Museum’s redevelopment, meeting with Holocaust survivors and students amid mounting concerns over antisemitism across New South Wales.
In praise of ringing out danger
October 29, 2025 by Menachem Rosensaft
Music, poetry and stars align in “Custodians of the Sky”
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
Woollahra will be bathed in celestial splendour this November when Emanuel Synagogue hosts the Australian premiere of “Custodians of the Sky”, a landmark contemporary work by Australian composer Luke Styles. Read more
US claims ceasefire holding as Israel strikes Gaza
October 29, 2025 by AAP
The US-backed ceasefire in the Gaza conflict is under more pressure, with Israel launching strikes after accusing Hamas of an attack on its forces. Read more
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrates eight decades of strength and service
October 29, 2025 by Rob Klein
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrated eight decades of resilience and service with a major function at Parliament House on the evening of October 28. Read more
Body returned by Hamas may not belong to any Israeli hostage, officials say
October 28, 2025 by TPS-IL
Israeli authorities say the body returned by Hamas last night may not belong to any of the remaining 13 deceased hostages. Read more
Albanese’s t-shirt causes dismay
October 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned from the United States in casual attire, wearing a controversial t-shirt. Read more
Not an ordinary requiem
October 28, 2025 by Shirley Politzer
A music review by Shirley Politzer Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
October 28, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Stephanie Deste – actor, dancer, radio broadcaster and beautician – Part 2 Read more
US says Israeli strike on Gaza didn’t violate ceasefire
October 27, 2025 by Reuters
An Israeli strike on a member of an Islamic Jihad group in Gaza did not breach the ceasefire, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. Read more
Anti-Israel activists target South African Holocaust centres
October 27, 2025 by Rolene Marks - JNS
Anti-Israel activists have targeted Holocaust and genocide centres in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, holding protests outside the institutions and sending threatening letters in what Jewish community leaders are calling “a campaign of intimidation.” Read more
100 Australian doctors prepare to immigrate to Israel
October 27, 2025 by Etgar Lefkovitz - JNS
Over one hundred Australian doctors were gathering this week in both Melbourne and Sydney as part of a major immigration fair for medical professionals planning on moving to Israel following the war against Hamas in Gaza. Read more
Netanyahu rejects claims U.S. controls Israel’s security
October 27, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Amid reports that Washington is influencing Israeli security decisions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday that Israel makes its own choices regarding national security. Read more
