Albanese answers questions on sanctions
May 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A former cabinet minister is urging Australia to sanction Israel for blocking food from people in Gaza, ramping up pressure on Labor ahead of an international conference aimed at advancing Palestinian statehood. Read more
Yvonne Engelman OAM 1927-2025
May 27, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Holocaust survivor and founding member of the Sydney Jewish Museum w.Yvonne Engelman has passed away at 98. Read more
Think tank takes on antisemitism
May 25, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A major three-year research initiative to combat antisemitism and other forms of religious discrimination in Australia has been launched by the Sydney-based think tank Centre for Independent Studies. Read more
Anat Vidor named a vice president of the World Jewish Congress
May 23, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a landmark appointment that cements Australia’s imprint on global Jewish leadership, World WIZO President Anat Vidor, formerly of WIZO NSW, has been elected Vice President for International Organisations at the World Jewish Congress (WJC). Read more
Cleaner energy for 100 Jewish homes
May 23, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A new initiative will support 100 Jewish families in replacing gas appliances with efficient, electric alternatives powered by clean energy. Read more
Debut novelist wins 2025 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish literature
May 23, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ukrainian-American author Sasha Vasilyuk has been named the 2025 winner of the prestigious Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for her debut novel Your Presence Is Mandatory. Read more
Mossad recovers secret Syrian archive of legendary spy Eli Cohen
May 19, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a dramatic intelligence coup, Israel’s Mossad has retrieved the official Syrian archive of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen, the Prime Minister’s Office revealed Sunday. Read more
Deputy Knesset Speaker condemns Belgian police raids on mohalim
May 15, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In a strongly worded response to police actions in Belgium, Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, MK Rabbi Moshe Roth, has issued an urgent appeal following early morning raids on the homes of mohalim in Antwerp on Wednesday. Read more
IINZ calls for Helen Clark Foundation’s Peter Davis over antisemitism comments
May 8, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel Institute of New Zealand The Israel Institute of New Zealand is calling for Professor Peter Davis to step down as trustee of the Helen Clark Foundation following his recent comments dismissing the seriousness of antisemitic graffiti discovered in Wellington. Read more
Israeli soccer star strikes to seal crown for England’s Leeds United
May 5, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli international Manor Solomon fired Leeds United to the English Championship title on Saturday with a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle. Read more
A self-graffiti-ing Jew
May 5, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Ed Avner is a fervent Jewish Australian who runs an eponymous Jewish-themed bakery in Sydney’s Surry Hills. Read more
Israel celebrates its 77th Independence Day
May 1, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s 77th Independence Day dawned with a poignant ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, where 120 exceptional soldiers from the Israel Defence Forces were honoured. Read more
A Yom Ha’azmaut message from Peter Dutton
May 1, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Eighteen months after the horrors of October 7, it’s still hard to fathom the sheer scale of brutality unleashed by Hamas. Read more
“Giving the Jews everything they want”
April 30, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli cannabis inhaler available free to Aussie veterans
April 29, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
An Israeli medical cannabis inhaler to be issued free to eligible patients has been approved by Australia’s Department of Veterans Affairs. Read more
Australia’s oldest rabbi passes away
April 28, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Perth’s Rabbi Dr Shalom Coleman has died at the age of 106. Read more
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog receives U.S. ambassador’s diplomatic credentials
April 22, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Mike Huckabee is now officially the new U.S. ambassador to Israel, having presented his credentials to President Herzog. Read more
SmartAID’s AI mapping brings hope to Ukraine’s landmine struggle
April 21, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Britain’s Board of Deputies members says Israel’s soul is being ripped out
April 18, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have publicly criticised Israel’s government in an open letter published Thursday in the Financial Times saying “they can no longer “turn a blind eye” to the war in Gaza, Read more
Passover message from Peter Dutton
April 14, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
On behalf of the Coalition, I send my best wishes to Australians of Jewish faith on Passover. Read more
Passover message from Anthony Albanese
April 14, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Australia’s prime minister sends his personal Pesach message to readers. Read more
Netanyahu meets Orban
April 4, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Videos: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Mathias Cormann
April 2, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary General Mathias Cormann at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. Read more
“Our duty to make Jews uncomfortable”
March 27, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Honorary Associate Professor in Philosophy Dr Peter Slezak quoted anti-Zionist Macquarie academic Randa Abdel-Fattah when addressing a single pro-Israel supporter at a pro-Palestine meeting at the University of Technology in Sydney yesterday. Read more
An invite for Kieran
March 9, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Burgertory owner charged
March 7, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Police have charged Burgertory owner Hash Tayeh with using insulting words in public. Read more
Claims Conference salutes Rose Girone
March 4, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Polish-born Rose Girone has passed away in New York at 113, the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor. Read more
NSW government funds $200,000 to Sydney’s Jewish House
February 21, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
In response to a recent surge in antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish neighbourhoods and synagogues, Sydney’s Jewish House is receiving $200,00 the NSW Government to expand its community support services. Read more
‘Cruel, Inhuman’: UN Human Rights chief slams Hamas’s display of coffins
February 20, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The United Nation’s top human rights official denounced Hamas for displaying the coffins of four Israeli hostages before their handover to the Red Cross on Thursday. Read more
Maroubra, Eastgardens, Eastlakes graffiti attacks linked
February 19, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
NSW Police believe the antisemitic graffiti attacks in Maroubra and Eastlakes are linked and released CCTV images of two men they want to interview. Read more






