King’s Birthday Honours 2024

A hearty mazeltov to all members of the Australian Jewish community who Australia has recognised, including two rabbis with very differents stories.
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Home! Video footage

Video of the rescued hostages meeting their loved ones. Read more

Bialik College to run the In My Pocket Project

The Perth-based WE ARE HERE! Foundation has visited Melbourne’s Bialik College presenting the In My Pocket Project to Amanda Castelan-Starr, Karen Friede and Tanya Zohar. Read more

Queensland’s turn to make antisemitism unthinkable

Thousands of Queenslanders are expected to rally in Brisbane on Sunday against the hate directed at Jewish people throughout Australia since October 7. Read more

Will the University of Sydney face legal proceedings?

Sky News has reported that feelers have been sent to students and academics at Sydney University ahead of a prospective legal action alleging antisemitism against the institution. Read more

MOTL gets a new CEO

Gary Samowitz has been appointed chief executive officer of March of the Living Australia. Read more

Hakoah terminates building contract

Sydney’s Hakoah Club has terminated its contract with its current builder. Read more

Israel competes in road cycling for the first time in 64 years

Itamar Einhorn, an Israel Premier-Tech professional cycling team member, has been officially selected by the Israeli Cycling Federation to represent Israel at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Read more

Yom Ha’azmaut celebrated in Melbourne and Sydney

This week. the Victorian and NSW Jewish communities held cocktail functions to celebrate Israeli Independence Day. Read more

The University of Sydney updates its position

The University of Sydney has responded to the Zionist Federation of Australia’s call for the resignation of Vice Chancellor Mark Scott. Read more

ZFA to Mark Scott: Resign

The Zionist Federation of Australia calls for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott to resign. Read more

Robert Goot to establish an antisemitism task force

The World Jewish Congress has asked Sydney-based Robert Goot to establish a WJC task force on responses to antisemitism. Read more

Peter Dutton joins Friday night service at Central Synagogue

Peter Dutton addressed the Sydney’s Central Synagogue congregation during Friday evening’s Shabbat service. Read more

Spruiking terror at tourist site

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International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately halt its military operations in Rafah on Friday. Read more

Australia proscribes Houtis as a terror organisation

Australia has declared Ansar Allah as a terrorist organisation. Read more

Victorian ALP state conference to deal with four anti-Israel motions

The Australian reports that four motions drafted by the Socialist Left will be debated at the Victorian ALP’s conference this weekend. Read more

Call for a judicial enquiry

Senior members of the Coalition, including Peter Dutton and eleven cross-benchers, have sent a letter directly to the prime minister requesting a judicial inquiry into antisemitism in university campuses. Read more

FIFA to vote on banning Israel

The world soccer body FIFA will vote tomorrow on a resolution calling on banning Israel from international matches. Read more

ECAJ writes to Penny Wong ahead of UN vote

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has reaffirmed its parallel position with the Australian government in a two-state solution to be reached by direct negotiation between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of the United Nations General Assembly vote on admitting Palestine as a full member. Read more

Do it yourself produce

Shalom’s Adamama has launched a new initiative in Sydney’s Bondi Junction for nature and fresh food lovers. Read more

ECAJ takes issue with Minister for Education’s take on “intifada” and “from the river to the sea”

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the Minister for Education Jason Clare about his response to a journalist who asked if “intifada” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” are antisemitic. Read more

Rally at Sydney University passes peacefully

The “March for a Safe Campus” at the university of Sydney was a resounding success with more than 500 supporters defying the weather conditions and vocal opposition. Read more

Albanese meets Australian rabbis

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with orthodox rabbis from Sydney and Melbourne at Sydney’s Central Synagogue this morning. Read more

A message to world Jewry from Israel’s President Isaac Herzog

President Isaac Herzog yesterday issued an urgent message of support to Jewish communities around the world in light of the dramatic resurgence in antisemitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular. Read more

AUJS to rally in Melbourne tomorrow

Representatives of the Zionist Federation of Australia will attend an AUJS rally at Melbourne University tomorrow. Read more

Allegra Spender calls for welcoming university campuses

Federal Independent MP Allegra Spender has asked Education Minister Jason Clare to make it clear he does not support pro-Palestinian encampments in universities. Read more

ECAJ calls for leadership from universities and government

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry is monitoring the deteriorating situation on US campuses and events at Australian universities, particularly the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. Read more

Offended by fellow councillor wearing keffiyeh at dawn service

Randwick Greens councillor Rafaela Pandolfini attended the council’s dawn service on ANZAC Day wearing a keffiyeh. Read more

The Holocaust and Euro 2024 in Germany

The World Jewish Congress, with the German NGO WhatMatters, will pioneer initiatives aimed at leveraging the power of sports to combat antisemitism and honour the memory of the Holocaust ahead of EUFA EURO 2024. Read more

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