A new survey on university antisemitism alarming

A new survey reveals an alarming rise in antisemitism experienced by Jewish students and staff at Australian universities since the October 7 attacks. Read more

The Exercisers: Appearance is more important than physical health

A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools for the first time to discover what motivates people to exercise and which strategies are most effective for maintaining physical fitness. Read more

Ordinary Israelis with extraordinary stories at UIA Gala events

Between Sydney, Melbourne and Perth events, around 6000 attendees gathered to raise funds and show support and solidarity for the People of Israel. Read more

A full-circle moment: Moriah’s Hans Kimmel project introduces video documentary option

Sydney’s Moriah College is introducing an exciting new addition to the Hans Kimmel Project—a video documentary option, allowing students to capture their family members’ stories on film. Read more

UIA Women’s Division presents: Women of Impact – Nurturing Our Nation

This year UIA Women’s Division’s theme, ‘Nurturing Our Nation: Women of Impact:’ will spotlight the extraordinary stories of female icons who have proudly stood up for the People of Israel and whose advocacy has made an everlasting impact. Read more

Melbourne remembers fallen hostage

It has now been confirmed that Hamas hostages Kfir (9 months), Ariel (4), Shiri (32) and Oded (84), brutally seized from their homes on 7^th October 2023, died in the terror tunnels of Gaza. Read more

UIA Progressive Appeal 2025 Campaign: “Don’t just give to Israel, change Israel.”

Israeli Major General (Ret) Noam Tibon and his wife Gali will headline the UIA Progressive Appeal for 2025. Read more

AIJAC gets mixed messages from Trump-Netanyahu meeting

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says it was “hopeful” that the cycle of war and destruction surrounding Gaza could at last be broken in the wake of the US President Donald Trump’s offer for the US to take a lead role in rebuilding Gaza at his meeting with Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu overnight. Read more

“You are the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House”

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump have addressed the media. Read more

JNF Green Sunday – support to combat fires, protect Israel’s border communities and save lives

This month’s JNF Australia’s Green Sunday appeal takes on a new and urgent mission. Read more

Antisemitism that led to Holocaust still rampant around the globe, threatens western civilization

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New Zealand not immune from Jewish hate crimes 

Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, an Auckland woman whose father survived the notorious Nazi death camp is urging New Zealanders to keep learning about the Holocaust. Read more

Survivor to address United Nations on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Stars of David

Ordinary Israelis with extraordinary stories are to be honoured at UIA Gala events. Read more

Hostages deal agreed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been updated by the negotiating team that agreements have been reached on a deal for the release of the hostages. Read more

‘Darom Adom’ Festival transforms into ‘South at Heart’ in solidarity with families of the hostages and the missing

In a powerful display of unity and support, the Shikma-Bsor Tourism Association this year’s iconic ‘Darom Adom’ (Red South) festival will now take place under a new name – ‘South at Heart’ – to express solidarity with the families of the hostages and the missing, reflecting the ongoing war in the region. Read more

“The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children”

A film dedicated to the families of October 7 hostages Read more

Peter Dutton: Am Yisrael Chai

Opposition leader Peter Dutton sends a Chanukah message to the Australian Jewish community. Read more

Rare historical photos of Chanukah celebrations in Israel

As part of its ongoing commitment to preserving history, the JNF archive offers these striking black-and-white images, providing a unique glimpse into the holiday traditions of Jewish communities throughout the Land of Israel in the mid-20th century. Read more

A Chanukah message from Chris Minns

NSW Premier Chris Minns has recorded a video message for Chanukah.

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A peek into the new Sydney Jewish Museum

Early next year, work will start on the redevelopment of the Sydney Jewish Museum, a project for which the federal government has granted $8.5 million. Read more

Please explain, Minister

Following reports of delays in the issuing or denial of visas to Israelis wanting to visit Australia, the Zionist Federation of Australia is seeking clarification from the Minister for Home Affairs. Read more

Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90

Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more

“Moral relativism and factual confusion” in speech from Penny Wong

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council has expressed deep disappointment at the inappropriate moral relativism displayed by Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong during her Hawke Lecture on December 9 at the University of South Australia. Read more

A protest outside Parliament House

Munganbana Norman Miller, co-founder of Indigenous Friends of Israel International, has stood outside the federal parliament in Canberra, protesting against the treatment of Israel by the Australian government and the United Nations. Read more

Addas Israel: Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism

Jillian Segal, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, welcomed the Prime Minister’s unequivocal recognition and condemnation of the attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Read more

In the shadow of William Cooper

Norman Miller, co-founder of the Indigenous Friends of Israel International, will protest Australia’s recent vote in the United Nations General Assembly in front of Parliament House in Canberra tomorrow. Read more

Albanese government report card

Chair of the Australia-Israel Allies Caucus, Andrew Wallace, has condemned Labor’s decision as another misstep in Labor’s systematic and hate-filled campaign against the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Read more

Improving our appearance makes us better contributors to society

Does the global beauty trend have positive social aspects as well? A new study from Tel Aviv University shows that people who make an effort to improve their appearance—whether this effort is real or imagined, in the physical world or on social media—act more kindly towards others and are twice as likely to donate to charity. Read more

UIA NSW AGM 2024 and Report Back event

UIA NSW held its annual AGM and Report Back event with special guest Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, chairperson of the Fund for Victims of Terror, who provided an overview of how UIA-donor support assists the People of Israel. Read more

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