ECAJ writes to Penny Wong ahead of UN vote

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has reaffirmed its parallel position with the Australian government in a two-state solution to be reached by direct negotiation between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of the United Nations General Assembly vote on admitting Palestine as a full member. Read more

Do it yourself produce

Shalom’s Adamama has launched a new initiative in Sydney’s Bondi Junction for nature and fresh food lovers. Read more

ECAJ takes issue with Minister for Education’s take on “intifada” and “from the river to the sea”

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the Minister for Education Jason Clare about his response to a journalist who asked if “intifada” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” are antisemitic. Read more

Rally at Sydney University passes peacefully

The “March for a Safe Campus” at the university of Sydney was a resounding success with more than 500 supporters defying the weather conditions and vocal opposition. Read more

Albanese meets Australian rabbis

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with orthodox rabbis from Sydney and Melbourne at Sydney’s Central Synagogue this morning. Read more

A message to world Jewry from Israel’s President Isaac Herzog

President Isaac Herzog yesterday issued an urgent message of support to Jewish communities around the world in light of the dramatic resurgence in antisemitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular. Read more

AUJS to rally in Melbourne tomorrow

Representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia will attend an AUJS rally at Melbourne University tomorrow. Read more

Allegra Spender calls for welcoming university campuses

Federal Independent MP Allegra Spender has asked Education Minister Jason Clare to make it clear he does not support pro-Palestinian encampments in universities. Read more

ECAJ calls for leadership from universities and government

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry is monitoring the deteriorating situation on US campuses and events at Australian universities, particularly the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. Read more

Offended by fellow councillor wearing keffiyeh at dawn service

Randwick Greens councillor Rafaela Pandolfini attended the council’s dawn service on ANZAC Day wearing a keffiyeh. Read more

The Holocaust and Euro 2024 in Germany

The World Jewish Congress, with the German NGO WhatMatters, will pioneer initiatives aimed at leveraging the power of sports to combat antisemitism and honour the memory of the Holocaust ahead of EUFA EURO 2024. Read more

Chag Sameach from Peter Dutton

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more

Chag Sameach from Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sends a Pesach message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more

A 90th Barmitvah celebration

Tomorrow’s Shabbat HaGadol will be great for 103-year-old Lenny Lipman, who will celebrate his 90th Barmitzah anniversary by reciting the Haftarah in Sydney’s North Shore Synagogue.
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Bradley Antman joins his Excel Fellows in New York

Around 400 Excel Fellows from North America and around the world have gathered in New York City for the Excelerate24 Summit. Read more

Monument honouring hostages defaced after two days

The images of hostages being held in Gaza on a wall at a busy junction in a Jewish area in Melbourne have been defaced only two days after being displayed. Read more

Iran attack updated

Israel’s embassy in New Zealand has provided updated information on Iran’s attack on Israel. Read more

Leadership calls for action against Iran

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry and The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council have reacted to the Iranian attack on Israel. Read more

NSWJBD appoints a new CEO

Michele Goldman has been appointed CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies. Read more

Israeli woman conquers Everest and Mount Kosciusko

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WE ARE HERE spreading its message

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We are Here

This year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration in Victoria will follow the theme of  ‘We Are Here’. Read more

Case delayed of a Melbourne man accused of driving into a Jewish group

Erkan Kemal, accused of driving into a Jewish crowd during a Palestine-Israel protest in the Melbourne suburb of Caulfield, has had his case delayed. Read more

Gaza tragic blunder: community leaders react

Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was one of seven aid workers killed by an Israeli attack gone wrong. Read more

Jim Salinger: Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. Read more

A deep-dive into online antisemitism

Jewish people are scared. A hostile environment has been created in which targeting Jews seems to be once again acceptable. Read more

Weekly rally in Christchurch about to chalk up its 25th

Following the Oct 7 massacre perpetrated, Israel’s Christchurch supporters in Christchurch have held a rally every week in the city. Read more

Hebrew University of Jerusalem celebrates three Israel Prize recipients

Three faculty members of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for outstanding professional achievements. Read more

Victoria Police calling for a system for protest permits

Victoria Police has called for legislation changes to introduce a permit system for protests. Read more

The U.S. bans UNRWA funding for a year

Shortly after Australia decided to lift a ban on funding UNRWA, the United States announced that its ban on the United Nations Refugees and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East would remain for one year. Read more

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