Survey finds 1 In 5 Australians hold significant antisemitic views

The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) latest Global Index of Antisemitism reveals an alarming rise in antisemitic attitudes worldwide, with nearly half of all adults—an estimated 2.2 billion people—holding significant antisemitic beliefs. The 2025 survey, the most comprehensive of its kind, highlights that younger people are more likely to discriminate against Jews, underscoring the urgency of education and awareness initiatives. Read more

Four charged as investigations continue into Bondi fires

Police have charged four men in connection with a series of suspicious fires in Bondi last year, including a blaze at the iconic Lewis’ Continental Kitchen, a kosher takeaway and catering business. Read more

Criticism of anti-Israel slogans at Sydney Festival’s family show

The Sydney Festival is facing a wave of criticism following the inclusion of a pro-Palestinian monologue in the Air Time show, presented by Branch Nebula at the Seymour Centre in Chippendale, a family-oriented performance featuring parkour, BMX, and skateboarding. Read more

Newtown Synagogue attack investigated as attempted arson

The investigation into the graffiti attack on Newtown Synagogue has revealed that the perpetrators intended to burn the building down, escalating the incident from vandalism to an attempted act of terrorism. Read more

Second antisemitic attack in 24 hours: Newtown Synagogue defaced

For the second time in as many days, a synagogue in Sydney has been defaced with antisemitic graffiti with swastikas. Read more

Southern Sydney Synagogue defaced in shocking anti-semitic attack

The Southern Sydney Synagogue has been vandalised in a disturbing massive graffiti attack. Read more

Jewish CEO targeted by shareholder’s antisemitic attacks

The former CEO of an ASX-listed AI company, Idan, has spoken out after being subjected to a barrage of antisemitic abuse from the company’s largest shareholder. Read more

Macquarie University probes academic’s extremist anti-Israel comments

Macquarie University has launched an investigation into Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a sociology academic, following a series of incendiary social media posts that have prompted widespread condemnation and made students feel unsafe. Read more

Antisemitic graffiti attack on home of former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies

When Lesli Berger, a former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, returned recently from a family vacation, he was horrified to find antisemitic graffiti defacing the back wall of his property in Sydney’s Bellevue Hill. Read more

Anti-Israel post leads to legal showdown

Jewish commodities trader Ronnie Sternberg has accused pro-Palestine activists of using AVOs to stifle open discussion. Read more

Moriah College students excel in HSC 

Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more

The light of hope: faith leaders unite against antisemitism

Faith leaders from across the Berowra electorate in Sydney’s North united last night at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Waitara for a historic display of interfaith solidarity against antisemitism under the theme “Unity, Hope, and Light.” Read more

Remembering Kindertransport: A legacy of bravery and loss

December 1 marks Kindertransport Day, commemorating the first train that carried Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Germany to safety in England in 1938. Read more

Steven Lowy signals first half 2026 opening for Hakoah

The Hakoah Club’s redevelopment at White City is now projected to be completed in the first half of 2026, President Steven Lowy announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday evening. Read more

Lior captivates audience in historic Emanuel Synagogue sanctuary

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lior performed to a packed house at Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue, inaugurating the synagogue’s restored art-deco Heritage Sanctuary. Read more

Second man charged in Sydney antisemitic vandalism case

A 19-year-old man has been charged over a series of antisemitic vandalism attacks in Woollahra in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, marking the second arrest in the case. The incidents, which targeted vehicles and buildings with offensive graffiti, occurred on Nov. 21 and caused nearly $100,000 in damages. Read more

Review calls for safer, more inclusive Sydney University

The Hodgkinson External Review Report has recommended that the University of Sydney enforce “strict limits on disruptive protests,” including banning encampments and protests in buildings, to create a “safe and inclusive environment for all students,” particularly marginalised groups such as the Jewish community. Read more

Premier Chris Minns visits Woollahra

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visited Emanuel Synagogue in Sydney’s Woollahra this morning, meeting with synagogue leaders following a spate of antisemitic incidents that recently occurred nearby in Woollahra. Read more

Shaked visa denial sparks outrage

Former Israeli interior and justice minister Ayelet Shaked has been denied a visa to visit Australia on the grounds that she could “vilify” Australians or “incite discord.” Read more

Stop The Hate Mate campaign launched at NSW Parliament House

The Stop The Hate Mate campaign was launched at New South Wales Parliament House, marking a united effort to combat hate speech and foster harmony within the community. Read more

Avril Alba appointed Head of Languages and Cultures at the University of Sydney

The University of Sydney has appointed Avril Alba as the new Head of the School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) and Professor in Holocaust Studies and Jewish Civilisation, effective 7 January 2025. Read more

Car torched, anti-Israel graffiti defaces vehicles in Woollahra

A wave of anti-Israel vandalism in Woollahra in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, on Thursday, Nov. 21, has sparked outrage from authorities and the Jewish community. Read more

Doxxing investigation leads to first arrest

Victorian Police have made a significant breakthrough in their investigation into the mass doxxing of Jewish creatives in February, arresting a Melbourne woman accused of making threats against one of the victims. Read more

Seven-year-old Zachary’s mission to support the wounded

Seven-year-old Zachary Berman, a Year 1 student at Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, Australia, is turning personal challenges into a mission of compassion. Read more

NSW pre-Chanukah celebration marks unity and light

Multicultural NSW has hosted the annual communal Pre-Chanukah Celebration at NSW Parliament House, bringing together political leaders, community members, and representatives of communal organisations to celebrate resilience, diversity, and unity. Read more

Outrage as Australia backs Palestinian sovereignty in UN vote shift

The Albanese government’s decision today to support United Nations resolutions affirming Palestinian sovereignty and holding Israel accountable for environmental damage has sparked fierce criticism from Jewish leaders, opposition members, and others. Read more

Yoni Bashan’s powerful reporting from Israel wins top journalism award

Yoni Bashan, senior reporter for The Australian, has received the prestigious Sir Keith Murdoch Award for Excellence in Journalism at the 2024 News Awards Read more

Teen involved in vandalism of MP Josh Burns’ office could avoid criminal record

A 17-year-old boy accused of vandalizing Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns’ Mcnamara electorate office in a politically motivated attack may avoid a criminal record. Read more

Neo-Nazi leader threatens terrorism amid escalating far-right activity

Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has declared his willingness to “become a terrorist” and commit acts of violence if child protective services remove children from neo-Nazi households. Read more

Sydney Kristallnacht anniversary highlights resurgence in antisemitism

On Sunday November 10, the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies hosted a solemn event at Moriah College to remember the infamous “Night of Broken Glass,” a violent turning point that foreshadowed the Holocaust. Read more

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