Unwelcome signs

Graffiti threatening Jews at a market in the Melbourne suburb of Wantirna was removed promptly after the Anti-Defamation Commission intervened this week. Read more

Multifaith Youth Break Down Barriers

As Victorians struggle with signs of racism, a youth program is bringing together future leaders from across religious divides. Forty young people identified as potential leaders of their communities will come together later this month to find out more about other religions and learn skills that will help them lead their own communities. Read more

Voyage of the Damned – Take Two

A Jewish anti-racism group has drawn parallels between the deaths of asylum seekers headed for Australia and the refugees from Nazism who died because they were turned away from refuge on the eve of World War II. Read more

Jewish Group Supports Asylum Seekers

A Jewish anti-racism group has called on Australians to welcome asylum-seekers into their communities and embrace the benefits refugees can offer Australia.

The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) says the attempt by the Australia First Party to drum up fear and opposition to asylum seekers undermines Australia’s tolerant and multicultural society. Read more

Anti-Semitism rife in Victorian Universities

In response to increased reports of antisemitism on campus and intimidation of Jewish students, the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) invited Jewish students in Victoria to fill in a questionnaire about their on-campus experiences. 68%  of respondents reported experiencing or witnessing some form of antisemitism. Written material, such as posters and signs, were the most common form of antisemitism, followed by verbal attack and prejudice. Read more

Melbourne’s Jewish community warns council about extreme group

The Victorian Jewish community has expressed concerned that an extremist Islamic organisation with a history of incitement and antisemitism has begun holding meetings in Melbourne. Read more

Canadian antisemitism expert to visit

As antisemitism increases around the world, Canadian statesman and international antisemitism expert Professor Irwin Cotler will visit Australia to share his views on what can be done. Read more