Sydney ‘globalise the intifada’ forum moves to outdoor venue after council venue cancelled
May 4, 2026 by Rob Klein
A controversial Sydney forum defending the slogan “Globalise the Intifada” has been forced out of a City of Sydney venue following public backlash, with organisers claiming the decision has shifted to a new outdoor location.
Queensland car parts owner charged after antisemitic social media posts
May 4, 2026 by Rob Klein
The owner of a Brisbane car parts business has been charged and is due to appear in court on 17 May after posting videos promoting Holocaust denial, Nazi imagery and open antisemitism on his company’s social media accounts.
Israel completes financial close for country’s largest solar project
May 4, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli officials announced on Sunday the financial close of the country’s largest solar power plant project, to be built near the southern city of Dimona in the Negev.
Royal Commission hearings to begin this week as submissions pass 5,700
May 2, 2026 by Rob Klein
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will open its first public hearings in Sydney this week, following the release of its interim report and a sharp rise in submissions detailing antisemitism across Australia.
Jewish Australians urged to open homes for storytelling push to antisemitism Royal Commission
Jewish families and others who have experienced or witnessed antisemitism are being urged to open their homes this Sunday night for a coordinated community effort to drive submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Debra Messing to headline JCA campaign event in Sydney
April 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
As concern over antisemitism continues to rise in Australia following the Bondi terror attack and a series of community incidents, high-profile US actress and advocate Debra Messing is set to visit Sydney as a keynote speaker at the Jewish Communal Appeal’s 2026 Annual Campaign Event.
Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel from top awards over ICC warrants
April 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
The jury of the Venice Biennale has ruled that countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court will not be considered for its top prizes, a move that effectively excludes Israel from this year’s awards.
“Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group
April 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
A planned benefit concert at Sydney Town Hall to support families affected by the Bondi terror attack has been cancelled after members of a Greek choir refused to perform alongside a Jewish group, citing political objections and fears about security.
Free legal support available as Royal Commission deadline approaches
April 28, 2026 by Rob Klein
National Legal Aid is providing a free national legal service is encouraging Australians with experiences of antisemitism to seek advice before making submissions to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Bondi exhibition ‘Holding Light’ turns grief into collective response
April 26, 2026 by Rob Klein
Four months after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people during a Chanukah celebration, a major exhibition has opened at Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery, transforming grief into a shared act of reflection.
The Jewish ANZACs: a legacy of service and sacrifice
As Australians and New Zealanders mark ANZAC Day this week, the contribution of Jewish servicemen and women stands as a clear example of how a small community has played a significant role in the defence of both nations.
StandWithUs moves to counter Sydney anti-Israel events
April 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
StandWithUs Australia has confirmed it will attend and peacefully respond to two upcoming anti-Israel and antisemitic events being promoted in Sydney public spaces.
Bondi cliffs bloom with memory for Yom HaZikaron
April 22, 2026 by Rob Klein
A field of 750 handmade red poppies overlooking Bondi Beach became a striking symbol of remembrance, as Sydney’s Jewish community marked Yom HaZikaron with a project shaped by both Israeli and local tragedy.
Moriah graduate selected for Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” program
April 21, 2026 by Rob Klein
Matt Nurick, a graduate of Sydney’s Moriah College, has been selected for Aviation Week Network’s “20 Twenties” program, recognising 20 of the most promising aerospace-bound STEM students from universities around the world.
‘From the depths’: Melbourne community gathers for Yom Hashoah commemoration
April 15, 2026 by Rob Klein
Holocaust survivors and younger generations gathered side by side on Monday night as Victoria’s Jewish community marked Yom Hashoah with a powerful call to remember and reflect.
Tradition revisited: Fiddler on the Roof returns
April 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
Few musicals have endured like ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, but its staying power has never relied on nostalgia alone.
Taskforce steps up national response to antisemitism in education
April 12, 2026 by Rob Klein
Universities are facing growing scrutiny over antisemitism as a national taskforce accelerates efforts to address rising incidents across schools and campuses.
Sydney preacher’s latest sermon targets Jews and Christians
April 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
Sydney-based Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad has released a new sermon attacking Jewish and Christian beliefs.
NCJWA launches workshops for Royal Commission submissions
April 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
The National Council of Jewish Women has launched a series of free national workshops to assist individuals in preparing submissions for the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Survivors’ lives rebuilt in Australia to shape Sydney Yom Hashoah commemorations
April 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
This year’s Yom HaShoah commemorations in Sydney will shift the focus from the horrors of the Holocaust itself to what followed: how survivors rebuilt their lives in Australia and how doing so helped shape the country they came to call home. Read more
Brae Sokolski shows solidarity as new Star of David colours get green light from stewards
Racing Victoria has approved revised racing colours featuring the Star of David for prominent owner Brae Sokolski after an interstate dispute over an earlier design.
Backlash grows over Sydney event defending ‘globalise the intifada’
April 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
A City of Sydney council venue will host a public forum next month defending the phrase “globalise the intifada”, prompting strong criticism from Jewish leaders and renewed scrutiny of Cumberland councillor Ahmed Ouf.
Stonnington Council faces antisemitism royal commission investigation
April 6, 2026 by Rob Klein
Stonnington Council has been referred to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohestion after it deferred a decision last December to install a menorah at Malvern Town Hall.
Three charged over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in London
April 5, 2026 by Rob Klein
British police have charged three men in connection with the arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish volunteer service Hatzola (known as Hatzolah in Australia) in north London.
Rainbow Seder in Melbourne offers queer Jews a place at the table
April 1, 2026 by Rob Klein
A Rainbow Seder held in Melbourne ahead of Pesach has drawn a strong response from attendees, with many describing the evening as both deeply Jewish and personally meaningful.
“This is not Israel’s struggle alone” – ambassador frames Iran war as global fight for democracy
March 31, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has warned the war with Iran is a defining test for democracies worldwide, arguing the conflict is already reshaping global security, energy markets and economic stability far beyond the Middle East.
Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances
March 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
A new study has revealed a surge of antisemitic responses from Australian social media users following a suspected terrorist attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London.
Hunters Hill Council takes stand against antisemitism
March 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
Hunters Hill Council in NSW has adopted a landmark strategy to combat antisemitism, positioning itself at the forefront of local government responses to rising hate and community tensions across Australia.
AFP warns of sham charities raising funds for terror groups
March 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
Australians are being urged to exercise caution when donating to overseas causes, amid warnings that terrorist organisations in the Middle East are exploiting humanitarian appeals to raise funds.
Woman charged after allegedly drawing Nazi symbol
March 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
A 48-year-old woman has been charged after allegedly drawing a Nazi symbol on a poster in Sydney’s inner west.
