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

Community Shabbat at Bondi Beach

Members of the Jewish and Waverley communities gathered with dignitaries, faith leaders and special guests for a Shabbat dinner at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in a powerful display of unity and resilience. Read more

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

Israeli military launches new massive operation against Hezbollah

Israeli forces captured the strategic Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, home to a Crusader-era fortress, marking one of the deepest ground advances into Lebanese territory since fighting with Hezbollah escalated.
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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

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

Update: Limmud defends pluralism after Shalom and Adamama withdraw

Adamama and Shalom have withdrawn from Limmud Oz Sydney 2026 following a disagreement over the participation of one of the speakers, but the festival will still proceed next weekend as planned.

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Yad Vashem to open first Holocaust education center outside Israel in Munich

Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, announced on Thursday that it will establish its first Holocaust Education Centre outside Israel in Munich, Germany, as part of its effort to expand Holocaust education and combat rising antisemitism and historical distortion in Europe. Read more

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

IDF: One-third of Hezbollah force eliminated, ‘we will not relent’

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin expounded on Israel’s goals for the northern front on Thursday, following a targeted strike carried out by the Israel Defence Forces in Beirut, the first such strike in more than three weeks. Read more

When Jewish advocacy is treated as suspicion

There is an uncomfortable question sitting beneath the public discussion about antisemitism in Australia. Read more

Israeli study points to potential reversal of cellular aging

Israeli scientists have found evidence that some aspects of aging may be reversible, after a study that restored aged liver cells in mice to a more youthful state, Bar-Ilan University announced on Thursday. Read more

World Jewish Congress Israel’s president slams UN Secretary-General

“The United Nations has lost any shred of legitimacy on the global stage. It has become nothing more than a subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood.” Read more

Gutteres and UN puts Israel on a black list

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is “disconnected from reality” after his office made the “political” decision to place Israel on a “list of shame” of parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict, according to Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the global body. Read more

Chumps

Listening to the rhetoric emanating from the White House, the media, and sundry foreign ministries, one cannot help but feel that something rotten is being cooked up. Read more

Myths

The word myth can be understood in many different ways. Read more

Piecing our stories together

Grounded in Jewish values, Gesher by UIA (United Israel Appeal) is about building bridges – ‘Gesher’, between people, across communities, and to Israel, through shared experiences, open conversations, and a strong sense of belonging. Read more

Could staying single be the secret to happiness?

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Nicosia has found that people are emotionally better off being single than staying in an unhappy or mediocre relationship.

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From Gaza captivity to a new beginning, Emily Hand prepares to return home

“Obviously, the first thing you want to do is try to understand what she went through. I still don’t know half of it. When she’s older, I might be able to ask her.” Read more

New AI tool helps rescue workers navigate collapsed buildings

When Iranian missiles hit Israeli cities in March, rescue teams often arrived at the scene of destroyed buildings knowing nothing about the structural plans or the location of safe rooms. Read more

Podcast: L’Chaim to Life

Lisa Mittleman – Hatred left unchecked to normalise ultimately ends in violence Read more

Five charged over alleged ISIS-inspired extremist material

Five Victorian men have been charged after federal police allegedly uncovered ISIS-inspired propaganda and graphic terrorist material shared online.

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Shabbat Naso

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Emanuel Synagogue marks leadership change at AGM

Australia’s largest congregation, Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra, has appointed Ian Rathmell as its new president.

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ABC on the hop over news hirings, firings and bias

The ABC’s managing director has faced questioning over allegations of bias and staff firings as the national broadcaster looks overseas to fulfil a key role. Read more

Israel kills Hamas military chief tied to October 7 attack

The Israel Defense Forces said it has eliminated Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas’ military wing and a key figure in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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FIFO worker pleads guilty to supporting Bondi Beach terrorists

A Perth fly-in fly-out worker who praised the Bondi Beach terrorists hours after the attack has pleaded guilty to racial harassment and weapons offences.

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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

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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Risky gaps in guns registry noted years before Bondi

The Bondi Beach terror attack has prompted sweeping reform of a state’s firearms licensing authority after 15 innocent people were fatally shot. Read more

Airport worker to face trial over alleged Nazi salutes at Jewish children

A Melbourne airport worker accused of directing Nazi salutes at Jewish schoolchildren inside Melbourne Airport has pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.

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