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First Birthright Israel group since Iran war began arrives from Australia

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:29:31 +0000

A group of 120 young Australian Jews has landed in Israel, becoming the first organised tourist group to enter the country since the outbreak of war with Iran. The participants, aged 18 to 22, arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on April 21, marking the start of Birthright Israel’s summer season on the eve of Israel’s […]

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Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:09:52 +0000

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled a forthcoming children’s book after concluding it could not proceed without appearing to endorse public comments made by its illustrator following the Bondi terror attack. Bila: A River Cycle, written by Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and illustrated by Matt Chun, had been scheduled for release this year. […]

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Yom Ha’atzmaut message from Israel’s ambassador to Australia

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:20:04 +0000

This year marks my first Yom Ha’atzmaut in Australia, and it is a privilege to share it with the resilient Jewish community here. I know that the vast majority of the Jewish community in Australia acknowledge that Israel is an integral part of their Jewish identity, sharing in the belief in Zion and the shared […]

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Australia’s ambassador visits MDA

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:51:16 +0000

Australia’s ambassador to Israel, Neil Hawkins, was a member of a delegation of ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives who toured Magen David Adom’s national headquarters in Ramla, in a visit aimed at gaining a closer understanding of Israel’s emergency medical system and its role in national resilience. Envoys briefed on Israel’s emergency backbone The delegation, […]

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“Kill all Jews” daubing in NZ

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:24:46 +0000

The New Zealand Jewish Council has condemned antisemitic graffiti discovered under a Nelson footbridge, warning that such “kill all Jews” messages are a direct incitement to violence and have no place in a democratic society. The Council said most New Zealanders would be appalled by the slogan, but cautioned that some would attempt to justify […]

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Sylvan Adams: rising antisemitism signals risk of a second Holocaust

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:49:29 +0000

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams has issued a stark warning that rising antisemitism around the world risks paving the way for a “second Holocaust”, telling senior law enforcement leaders at Auschwitz that hatred is again being normalised in democratic societies. Addressing more than 130 top policing officials from the United States, Europe and […]

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Magen David Adom event cancelled by Dublin concert hall

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:27:13 +0000

An event at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, at which Magen David Adom was set to feature testimony from survivors and first responders to the October 7 Hamas attacks, was cancelled by the Irish auditorium. MDA Global President and former Israeli ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, said that the decision is antisemitic. He […]

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Antisemitic daubing in Melbourne

J-Wire Newsdesk — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:04:20 +0000

A chilling act of antisemitic hate has erupted in the heart of Melbourne, with the words “Death to Israel” scrawled outside the State Library of Victoria, one of the city’s most iconic public spaces. Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission, said: “This is not graffiti. This is a call for death. Right in […]

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JNF Blue Box continues to strengthen Israel

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:21:48 +0000

For 125 years, JNF has played a central role in building and strengthening the State of Israel. Founded in 1901, long before Israel’s independence, JNF helped turn the dream of a Jewish homeland into reality by purchasing land, planting forests, developing water infrastructure, and establishing agricultural communities. Today, as Israel faces one of the most […]

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Sydney Jewish comedy showcase returns with laughs, stories and a stacked line-up

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:51:35 +0000

Sydney’s Jewish comedy scene is gearing up for a lively night, with the Sydney Jewish Comedy Showcase returning next month as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival. Back for another year, the show features a mix of emerging and established comedians, each offering their own take on culture, family and the chaos of everyday life. […]

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