Residents crack Rose Bay grandmother’s antisemitic graffiti spree
December 3, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A 71-year-old Rose Bay grandmother has been charged with six graffiti offences after a six month-long community effort by local residents who documented repeated antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism across Sydney’s eastern suburbs and provided crucial evidence to police.
Seligman recognised for two decades of leadership at Sydney Jewish Museum
November 24, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the Sydney Jewish Museum’s 2025 AGM held yesterday, 23 November, former CEO Norman Seligman was honoured as the inaugural recipient of a new award that now carries his name, the Norman Seligman Culture and Community Award.
Journey through history: Sydney Jewish Museum announces Berlin and Poland tour
November 21, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Sydney Jewish Museum is offering Australians a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history with its 2026 Berlin and Poland tour.
Melbourne synagogue arsonist released after 134 days in solitary confinement
November 18, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A homeless man who spent 134 days in solitary confinement after setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue has been released on bail by a magistrate who labelled his detention conditions “disgraceful”.
When helping hurts: Study finds humanitarian aid without political change can undermine peace efforts
November 17, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that humanitarian efforts aimed at improving daily life in conflict zones can backfire when they are not matched with meaningful political reform, raising fresh questions about a long-held belief in peace-building.
A boomerang for Israel
November 6, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An Aboriginal artist and co-founder of the Indigenous Friends of Israel is heading to Israel to gift a two-metre boomerang he made and painted to the Israeli government. Read more
Albanese’s t-shirt causes dismay
October 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned from the United States in casual attire, wearing a controversial t-shirt. Read more
A credit to the community
October 10, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Shadow Attorney General Julian Leeser and Labor MP Josh Burns have jointly won the coveted McKinnon Prize for 2024, McKinnon Political Leader of the year – federal. Read more
UIA means business
September 11, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gesher by UIA launches its first-ever merch line, with every purchase made supporting the People of Israel. Read more
The scandal they tried to hide
September 5, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken to YouTube to reveal the real reason why the International Criminal Court in The Hague accused Israel and issued a warrant to arrest him. Read more
Federal Labour Friends of Israel on Iranian operations in Australia
August 29, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Federal Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) has welcomed the Australian government’s decisive move to expel the Iranian Ambassador and designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. Read more
MPs unite in condemning Iran’s role in targeting Jews
August 27, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Federal and state MPs have condemned Iran’s involvement in a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, warning that the revelations confirm long-held fears within the Jewish community and demand a stronger national response.
Jewish content in the media
August 21, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has convened a diverse panel of media professionals to dissect the portrayal of Jewish issues across various platforms, including newspapers, television, and social media. Read more
Investing in the future: Masada College to offer 40% off tuition fees through new bursary
August 21, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a groundbreaking step aimed at revolutionising Jewish education in Sydney, Masada College, on behalf of the Hyman Abramovich Foundation (HAF), has announced the launch of the HAF Jewish Bursary. Read more
Delegation urges NZ Government: ‘Not Yet, and Not Until’ on Palestinian statehood
August 20, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation of Christian and community leaders has issued a stern warning to the New Zealand Government, urging it to adopt a stringent stance on Palestinian statehood. Read more
Gidon Ben-Zvi
August 15, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
J-Wire is devastated to learn of the passing of columnist Gidon Ben-Zvi at the age of 51 after a brave fight with cancer. Read more
President Herzog: Australia rewarding terror
August 11, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At the inauguration of the new Knesset Museum in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog responded that Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state in September would be seen as a reward to terror. Read more
Israel’s ambassador and a former Labor leader react to Australia’s decison
August 11, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s ambassador, Amir Maimon, and former Labour MP, Michael Danby, have spoken out on Prime Minister Albanese’s announcement that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state.
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Australia expected to recognise Palestinian state
August 11, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australian government ministers will attend a cabinet meeting this morning in Canberra at which recognition of a Palestinian state is expected. Read more
Digging his own grave: A tweet from President Herzog
August 3, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog’s reaction after Hamas released a video of two Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas. Read more
ECAJ meets with Anthony Albanese
July 31, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) held a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday, as part of a series of engagements with senior government and opposition figures in Canberra this week. Read more
Poll reveals that less a quarter of Australians have a positive attitude to Jews
July 29, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new survey commissioned by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has exposed deeply troubling attitudes and experiences, fuelling urgent calls for national and local action. Read more
Albanese ABC interview remarks welcomed
July 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Major Australian Jewish organisations welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s remarks on ABC’s Insiders program (July 27), suggesting Australia is unlikely to recognise a Palestinian state in the near future. Read more
Australia’s plan to combat antisemitism: Same here please asks the NZ community
July 11, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
New Zealand’s Jewish leadership has issued an urgent call for the Government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to combat antisemitism, in light of Australia’s bold new plan and the re-confirmation of a neo-Nazi group on New Zealand’s terrorism watchlist.
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Muslim leaders visit Yad Vashem
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A delegation of leading Imams and Muslim community leaders from across Europe has visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Read more
Lauder calls for Australia’s government to stand together with Jewish community
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, has called on the Australian government to respond boldly to the recent antisemitic incidents in Melbourne. Read more
Pam Krail heading JNF Australia
July 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
JNF Australia has announced the appointment of Pam Krail as its new National President, following over a decade of dedicated service to the organisation. Read more
Reactions to the US attack
June 22, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Comments from home and abroad… Read more
Netanyahu places a note in the Western Wall
June 13, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday, placed a note in the Western Wall with the verse (Numbers 23:24) ‘A people that rises up as a lioness, and as a lion lifts himself up’. Read more
A third one – and the statistics
June 10, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Congratulations to Melbourne’s Julia Fraser, who was awarded the OAM in the King’s Birthday Honours. Read more
