Campus antisemitism exposed, but community says response falls short
February 17, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s ‘Respect at Uni’ report, released this week, has exposed the deep and personal impact of antisemitism on Australian university campuses. Read more
Jewish community welcomes Queensland government crackdown on hate speech and symbols
February 16, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish leaders in Queensland have welcomed sweeping new legislation aimed at banning terrorist symbols and extremist slogans, describing the reforms as a vital step towards restoring a sense of safety after what they say has been an unprecedented surge in antisemitism.
Noa Tishby comforts ‘forgotten’ Bondi survivors
February 16, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli author, actor and activist Noa Tishby has told survivors of the Bondi terror attack that their trauma is real and that they are part of a global Jewish community that felt the shock of December 14.
Jewish Australian Scotty James wins Olympic silver in Milano Cortina halfpipe
February 15, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish Olympian Scotty James has claimed silver for Australia in the men’s snowboard halfpipe at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing behind Japan’s Yuto Totsuka in a dramatic final at Livigno Snow Park.
Man charged over alleged stalking of President Herzog in Sydney
February 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
A 45-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stalking Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his official visit to Sydney this week.
Jewish community leaders welcome Taylor’s election as new Liberal leader
February 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
Jewish community organisations have welcomed Angus Taylor’s election today as federal Liberal Party leader, praising his longstanding support for Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism.
‘You are family. You are not alone’: Herzog joined by Albanese at Chabad of Bondi
February 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined members of the Jewish community on Tuesday evening for a moving memorial at Chabad of Bondi, marking one of several significant events of remembrance during Herzog’s visit in the wake of the December 14 Bondi terror attack.
Herzog tells Jewish students to carry identity with pride
February 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog were welcomed by hundreds of students at Moriah College on Tuesday as part of the President’s official visit to Australia, delivering a clear message of pride, resilience and connection to Israel amid rising antisemitism.
Thousands gather in Sydney for An Evening of Light and Solidarity with President Herzog
February 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has delivered a deeply personal address to the Sydney community at An Evening of Light and Solidarity, an event that combined testimony, prayer, and reflection following the Bondi terror attack on December 14, 2025.
Legal challenge fails over expanded police powers during Herzog visit
February 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Protesters have lost a legal challenge to the NSW government’s decision to grant police expanded powers during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with the Supreme Court finding the declaration was lawful and aimed at public safety.
‘We shall overcome this evil together’ – Herzog at Bondi memorial
February 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit to Australia on Monday morning at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded during a Chanukah gathering.
A mother’s survival, a son’s oath: a judge’s story of gratitude
When Gregory Sirtes took the oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on Friday, he presented the moment not as a personal triumph, but as the continuation of a family story that began in the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp.
Reconnecting through business: the story behind Australia’s new Jewish executive network
A new national network for Australia’s Jewish business executives is preparing to launch chapters in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, with its co-founder saying the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack sharpened the need for trusted, values-based leadership spaces.
NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack
The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach on 14 December, 2025.
Patron walks out of Sydney Festival show and cuts ties
February 6, 2026 by Rob Klein
A major Sydney Festival Jewish supporter who withdrew her backing after attending a flagship performance says the experience brought an abrupt end to a relationship she had built with the festival over more than two decades.
Sydney Biennale offers preview to Jewish leader amid anti-Zionist concerns
February 5, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Biennale of Sydney has sought to ease tensions with Jewish community groups by issuing formal anti-discrimination commitments and inviting a senior Jewish representative to an advance preview of its 2026 exhibition.
Brisbane Lord Mayor visits Bondi terror attack site
February 4, 2026 by Rob Klein
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner visited the site of the Bondi terror attack today, paying a personal tribute to the victims and to a community still living with the impact of the December violence.
Bondi Beach hero Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff receives key to the city
February 4, 2026 by Rob Klein
Waverley Council honours rabbi who rushed to aid wounded officer during Bondi terror attack
In a moving ceremony on February 3, 2026, Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh presented Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff with the Key to the City and a lifetime beach parking pass, honouring his extraordinary courage during the December 14, 2025, terror attack at Bondi Beach.
Former Sydney Uni staffer banned from campus after court appearance
February 3, 2026 by Rob Klein
A former staff member of the University of Sydney has faced court charged with multiple offences after allegedly launching an unprovoked antisemitic tirade at Jewish students during a religious gathering on campus last year.
Choosing optimism: Eddie Jaku’s story comes to the Sydney Opera House
February 1, 2026 by Rob Klein
The extraordinary life and outlook of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku will be brought to the Sydney Opera House stage in May 2026 with the Australian premiere of The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man play starring and produced by Anton Berezin.
Dymocks drops author Matt Chun over antisemitic claims after Bondi
Australia’s major bookstore chain Dymocks has pulled all books by children’s author and illustrator Matt Chun from its shelves and website following accusations that his writings contain antisemitic views.
We Will Prevail: voices, fury and faith after Bondi
January 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
“We Will Prevail” is not a book written in hindsight. It was produced in the immediate wake of terror; while blood was still on the grass near Bondi Beach, many victims were still in hospital, and the shock of what had happened had barely begun to settle.
Hostage pins to be transformed into permanent memorial artwork
January 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
Melbourne artist and curator Nina Sanadze has launched a national project to collect yellow hostage pins, with the aim of transforming them into a permanent artwork to be preserved and displayed in partnership with the Sydney Jewish Museum.
Jewish influencer vows legal fight after Australia bars entry
January 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
British-Israeli influencer Sammy Yahood has vowed to challenge the Australian government’s decision to cancel his visa, saying he will fight what he described as an unlawful and politically motivated ban.
Bondi Beach massacre sparks online hate storm, report warns of normalised antisemitism
January 25, 2026 by Rob Klein
In the aftermath of the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach, online platforms erupted in antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to a new report from the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI).
Hamas-linked symbols sprayed on smashed Melbourne monuments on Day of Mourning
January 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Damaged historic monuments in central Melbourne were defaced with symbols associated with Hamas on Australia’s National Day of Mourning, Thursday 22 January, sparking condemnation from political leaders and the Jewish community and prompting a police investigation.
Second teen arrested following antisemitic ute attack on Jewish boys in East St Kilda
January 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
On Friday, Victoria Police arrested a second teenage boy in connection with an antisemitic incident in which Jewish schoolboys were chased by a white ute in St Kilda East.
SHIR to perform at ‘Australia Day Live’ in historic first for Jewish music
January 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
SHIR will take to the stage at ‘Australia Day Live’ this Monday night on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, marking a first for the national event and a moment of deep significance for the Jewish community.
Sydney Opera House memorial reclaims a national symbol after Bondi attack
January 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
Flags above the Sydney Harbour Bridge flew at half-mast last night as families of the victims, Jewish leaders and political figures gathered at the Sydney Opera House for a national memorial service marking the deaths of 15 people in the Bondi Beach antisemitic terror attack. Read more
Joshua Belinfante: learning from master filmmakers, telling his own stories
January 20, 2026 by Rob Klein
Young Australian filmmaker Joshua Belinfante has been mentored by two of the world’s most influential directors, German Werner Herzog and Iranian Asghar Farhadi, experiences he describes as defining and deliberately challenging.
