Aussie envoy honoured in Jerusalem for swift ‘Bondi massacre’ response

United Hatzalah leadership rolled out the red carpet this week for Australian Chargé d’affaires Lyndall Sachs, honouring the diplomat for her “pivotal role” in the wake of the devastating Chanukah massacre at Bondi Beach. Read more

Acclaimed Australian production ‘Yentl’ set for London premiere

Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s acclaimed production Yentl will appear on a London stage next year, taking an Australian reworking of a classic Yiddish story to international audiences for the first time.

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ECAJ joins mourning of Rabbi Julius Berman

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has joined global leaders in mourning the death of Rabbi Julius “Juli” Berman, the longtime helmsman of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), who passed away this week in New York at age 90. Read more

Prestigious award for photographer

Acclaimed photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel is set to join the ranks of the “25 Young Visionaries” next week, receiving the prestigious nod at a high-profile Jerusalem Post summit in Florida. Read more

How they are doing

Two patients still remain critical following the Bondi Beach massacre. Read more

Tributes to Stanley Roth

More tributes to a pillar of the Sydney and Australian Jewish community – Stanley Roth. Read more

Jewish community leadership calls for a Royal Commission

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, together with the Jewish roof organisations in each State and Territory, call for a Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read more

Stanley Roth: more tributes

Tributes continue to be made to Sydney community leader Stanley Roth, who passed away on Sunday. Read more

How they are doing

An update on those remaining hospitalised as a result of the Bondi Beach massacre. Read more

How they are doing

NSW Health updates the number of victims remaining in hospital. Read more

Tributes to Stanley Roth AM

Tributes have flowed in to Stanley Roth AM who passed away in Sydney yesterday at the age of 72. Read more

Stanley Roth AM

Jewish community leader Stanley Roth AM has died suddenly, leaving a legacy shaped by community service, philanthropy and a lifelong commitment to Jewish and civic life. Read more

How they are doing

There are currently ten patients receiving care in Sydney hospitals for their injuries. Read more

Finally, the Hakoah Club is on its way

Today, the Australian workforce is downing tools for the Christmas/New Year break. Read more

Australian government invites Herzog to visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, telling him that his government has recommended the Governor General that Australia should officially invite him to visit. Read more

JCA launches emergency relief appeal – Bondi Beach terror attack

The Jewish Communal Appeal has announced an emergency funding response following the terror attack targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December, describing the move as unprecedented in the organisation’s history.

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Farewell Marika

Marika Pogany, one of the 15 victims of last week’s Bondi Beach massacre, has been laid to rest. Read more

Swan song

The Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council and The Executive Council of Australian Jewry have hit back at the former Labour treasurer Wayne Swan, who accused Israel of murdering 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza in a post on social media. Read more

How they are doing

NSW Health issues the latest report on hospitalised victims. Read more

How they are doing

There are currently thirteen patients receiving care in Sydney hospitals for their injuries. Read more

275,000 signed petition calling for Albanese’s resignation

The group Bondi Beach Attacks 2025 is behind a petition calling for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s resignation. Read more

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NSW government to restrict public assemblies after terror attack

The New South Wales Government is set to impose restrictions on public assemblies in designated areas following a recent terrorist attack aimed at safeguarding the community, reducing intimidation, and allowing police to concentrate on public safety. Read more

Messages

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Federal and NSW governments announce $20m-plus recovery package after Bondi attack

The Albanese and Minns governments have jointly announced a more than $20 million recovery package in response to the antisemitic terrorist attack in Bondi, delivering immediate financial assistance, expanded victim support services and targeted help for local businesses. Read more

How they are doing

Latest report from NSW Health. Read more

Prime Minister yet to visit hospitalised victims

A spokesperson for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told J-Wire that the Australian leader is yet to visit any Jewish patients currently hospitalised following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more

The Lucky Country is not lucky anymore Josh Frydenberg audio

Former Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg visited Bondi Beach this morning, making a major address and answering media questions. Read more

How they are doing

Latest report from NSW Health on the hospitalised survivors. Read more

Coalition launches antisemitism and counter-terror taskforce

The Coalition has established a dedicated Taskforce on Antisemitism, Extremism and Counter-Terrorism, citing an escalating threat to public safety and Australia’s Jewish community. Read more

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