Geraldine Museum’s WWII display rekindles debate over portrayal of Nazis
November 5, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
A Canterbury military museum is under scrutiny after unveiling a World War II display featuring Nazi symbols and Waffen-SS uniforms, sparking renewed debate about how New Zealand institutions should present the history of Nazism. Read more
‘I’m a Jew-hater’ low-life nets light sentence amid recent antisemitic spree
November 5, 2025 by Bruce S. Ticker
Pillay Peace Prize pick pilloried
The decision to award former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize has drawn fierce criticism from Jewish leaders, human rights monitors and other officials who accuse her of long-standing bias against Israel and of minimising Hamas atrocities.
ASIO chief warns Hizb ut-Tahrir spreading antisemitic hate in Australia
November 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess has compared Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir to neo-Nazis, accusing it of using anti-Israel sentiment to fuel antisemitism and deepen social divisions.
Israeli study finds parental emotional support protects children during war, even when parents suffer trauma
November 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
A new Israeli study conducted in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks and the ongoing conflict has revealed that emotional support from parents plays a decisive role in protecting children’s mental health during war, even when those parents are struggling with trauma themselves.
Police release CCTV after Melbourne antisemitic graffiti attacks
November 5, 2025 by Rob Klein
Victorian Police have released CCTV images of two men following a string of antisemitic vandalism incidents in Elsternwick and Abbotsford in July.
Israeli military’s ex-legal chief detained as authorities probe possible cover-up
November 4, 2025 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli court on Monday extended the detention of the army’s top lawyer, former Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, by three days amid an investigation into the leak of a video showing Israeli soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian detainee. Read more
Government defends Israeli defence deals amidst violent protests at maritime expo
November 4, 2025 by Rob Klein
Thirteen people were arrested after violent clashes broke out between pro-Palestinian protesters and police outside a major defence and maritime expo in Sydney.
From Australia’s Jewish Past
November 4, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
Moses Isidore Goodman AM – pianist, composer and conductor Read more
Identified: remains of Asaf Hamami, Omer Neutra, and Oz Daniel returned from Gaza
November 3, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The remains of three Israelis returned from Gaza overnight were confirmed to be Col. Assaf Hammi, Capt. Omer Neutra and Sgt. Oz Daniel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed Monday morning. Read more
NZ deploys liaison officer to israel amid post-Gaza coordination efforts
November 3, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed a liaison officer to Israel, marking a significant step in New Zealand’s engagement with international coordination efforts following the Gaza conflict. Read more
Feintooner
November 3, 2025 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Feeding the Mamdani Menagerie Read more
UN, UNRWA, Jordan & Egypt complicit in Gaza civilian casualties
November 3, 2025 by David Singer
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 – Francesca Albanese – has been roundly condemned by Italy following the release of her Report on October 25: Gaza Genocide: a collective crime. Read more
Hair
November 3, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First
Job applicant targeted with antisemitic hate
November 3, 2025 by David Marlow
A young Israeli woman was surprised to be the target of a nasty antisemitic message after being rejected for a job by The Garden of Eden nursery in Albert Park. Read more
Music, poetry and stars align in “Custodians of the Sky”
November 3, 2025 by J-Wire
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
‘We saw the truth with our own eyes’
November 2, 2025 by Rolene Marks - JNS
Zaziwe and Zamaswazi (Swazi) Dlamini-Manaway, the granddaughters of South Africa’s legendary leader, Nelson Mandela, said that while their visit to Israel and Gaza in September had been strictly humanitarian, it was also “life-changing.” Read more
Hamas again hands over remains that don’t belong to hostages
November 2, 2025 by JNS
Hamas transferred to Israel the remains of three individuals which do not belong to any of the 11 slain hostages still held by terrorists in Gaza, Israel’s broadcaster Channel 13 reported on Saturday. Read more
