Confessions of a Peace Activist
May 26, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
By Donna Jacobs-Sife
Like most of us, October 7 changed me.
Bondi victim Rabbi Eli Schlanger’s final conversations become lasting legacy
May 26, 2026 by Rob Klein
NSW Premier Chris Minns has told the launch of the book co-authored by Rabbi Eli Schlanger that his murder in the Bondi Beach terror attack was “an unforgivable crime” but would not be allowed to define his life.
Trump presses Saudis and other Arab states to join Abraham Accords
May 26, 2026 by Pesach Benson
US President Donald Trump on Monday called on Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries to join the Abraham Accords, which have normalised relations between Israel and several Arab states, saying participation should be mandatory for the countries involved in negotiations with Iran. Read more
A Swedish saviour
May 26, 2026 by Alan Slade
Unknown to this Netflix subscriber, The Swedish Connection (Swedish: Den svenska länken) is the story of the heroic activities of a Swedish bureaucrat who is credited with rescuing 100,000 Jews during WWII. Read more
President Herzog foreshadows what Israel may yet be again
May 26, 2026 by Menachem Rosensaft
Countries, like individuals, have consciences. For those of us who reject the extremism, bigotry and intolerance of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, Israelis and liberal Zionists around the world alike, President Isaac Herzog personifies both Israel’s conscience and its soul. Read more
Commissioner condemns online abuse of Jewish witnesses
May 26, 2026 by Rob Klein
Commissioner Virginia Bell has issued a dramatic warning to people intimidating and harassing Jewish witnesses who have given evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
On the other hand
May 26, 2026 by Michael Kuttner
In the first professional survey of marine mammals and birds conducted by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority since 2022, experts counted 18 common bottlenose dolphins, one brown booby, which is rarely seen in the region, and numerous seabirds and migratory birds, according to a report issued Tuesday. Read more
Feintooner
May 26, 2026 by Feintooner
This week’s cartoon: Peace in our Time? Read more
Credibility crisis: ‘NYT’ rape story source caught removing terrorists from its ‘Gaza journalists’ list
May 25, 2026 by David Isaac
The Committee to Protect Journalists, one of the key sources in The New York Times May 11 report by opinion writer Nicholas Kristof accusing Israel of systemic sexual violence against Palestinian security prisoners, has been caught removing terrorists on its list of purported “journalists” killed by Israel. Read more
Israel free to act against threats, Netanyahu told Trump
May 25, 2026 by AAP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
Jewish school leaders gather at Kesser Torah in show of solidarity
The Australian Council of Jewish Schools has held its annual Presidents and Principals conference at Kesser Torah College in Sydney, using the gathering to show support for a school community deeply affected by the Bondi terrorist attack.
NZ joins Western statement warning Israel over settlements
May 25, 2026 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand has joined a coordinated statement with 10 Western governments and the European Union calling on Israel to halt settlement expansion in Judea and Samara (the “West Bank”) and warning of possible “legal and reputational consequences” for companies involved in construction projects linked to the controversial E1 corridor east of Jerusalem. Read more
‘Likely’ Chanukah terror did not prompt extra policing
May 25, 2026 by AAP
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment. Read more
Heart of a Stranger
May 25, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Helvetian Hypocrisy& Iran- A glimpse behind the “chocolate-box” image
May 25, 2026 by Martin Sherman
For decades, Swiss banks have served as a repository for funds linked to “rogue regimes”, dictators, and corrupt officials. Read more
Trump needs to end negotiating with Iran
May 25, 2026 by David Singer
President Trump appears to be getting the wrong signals from negotiations being currently conducted with Iran. Read more
Israel mocks Spain after Gaza flotilla activists beaten by police in Bilbao
May 24, 2026 by JNS
The activists were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on May 18 and 19, briefly held in Israel and then deported. Read more
On the other hand
May 24, 2026 by Michael Kuttner
According to Health Ministry data, Israel currently has 90,419 registered nurses, female and male, an increase of approximately 2,000 over the past year. Read more
Victorian Labor condemned over anti-Israel motions
May 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Victorian Labor has been criticised after delegates at its state conference backed motions condemning Israel, calling for the release of jailed Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti and declining to criticise Iran’s regime.
Why is Ben Gvir still in the government?
May 24, 2026 by Menachem Rosensaft
The scene, captured in a video posted on social media by the unabashedly fascist Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, is atrocious, obscene. Read more
What is really behind the “settler violence” narrative?
May 24, 2026 by David Bedein
This month, the European Union of 27 nations imposed sanctions on what they describe as “violent settlers in the West Bank”. Read more
Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi
May 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.
Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths
May 24, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.
Art exhibition shines light on Jewish ritual and memory
May 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Four contemporary Jewish artists are sharing Goldstone Gallery’s Collingwood space in a program that moves between ritual objects, light sculpture, cut-paper work and ceramics.
Celebrating Shavuot around Australia
May 21, 2026 by Rob Klein
Students at Jewish schools across Australia have been celebrating Shavuot over the past few days. Here is a selection of photos from the festivities.
Wong hauls in Israeli ambassador over ‘shocking’ video
May 21, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Australia has added its voice to a barrage of criticism of an Israeli minister who posted a video of himself berating detained pro-Palestine activists. Read more
Australia’s new ambassador to Israel takes up his post
May 21, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s new ambassador to Israel, Neil Hawkins, has formally taken up his post after presenting his credentials to President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem in mid‑May.
Your people are my people
May 21, 2026 by Michael Kuttner
The Festival of Shavuot has often been described as the “orphan Annie” of all the Chagim. Read more
Anne Aly sends a message for Shavuot
May 21, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Shavuot. May this sacred time bring peace, renewal and warmth to those you love. Read more
Ruth on Shavuot
May 21, 2026 by Jeremy Rosen
All Biblical festivals and special days relate to time. Read more
