Debra Messing tells JCA gala it’s time for Jews to be louder and prouder
June 1, 2026 by Rob Klein
Actress Debra Messing has urged Sydney’s Jewish community to stand openly and proudly as Jews, telling JCA’s major campaign event that the answer to antisemitism is not silence but courage, unity and identity.
Community Shabbat at Bondi Beach
May 31, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Members of the Jewish and Waverley communities gathered with dignitaries, faith leaders and special guests for a Shabbat dinner at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in a powerful display of unity and resilience. Read more
Israeli military launches new massive operation against Hezbollah
Israeli forces captured the strategic Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, home to a Crusader-era fortress, marking one of the deepest ground advances into Lebanese territory since fighting with Hezbollah escalated.
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Update: Limmud defends pluralism after Shalom and Adamama withdraw
May 29, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Adamama and Shalom have withdrawn from Limmud Oz Sydney 2026 following a disagreement over the participation of one of the speakers, but the festival will still proceed next weekend as planned.
Yad Vashem to open first Holocaust education center outside Israel in Munich
May 29, 2026 by JNS
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, announced on Thursday that it will establish its first Holocaust Education Centre outside Israel in Munich, Germany, as part of its effort to expand Holocaust education and combat rising antisemitism and historical distortion in Europe. Read more
IDF: One-third of Hezbollah force eliminated, ‘we will not relent’
May 29, 2026 by David Isaac - JNS
Israeli study points to potential reversal of cellular aging
May 29, 2026 by TPS-IL
Israeli scientists have found evidence that some aspects of aging may be reversible, after a study that restored aged liver cells in mice to a more youthful state, Bar-Ilan University announced on Thursday. Read more
World Jewish Congress Israel’s president slams UN Secretary-General
May 29, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
“The United Nations has lost any shred of legitimacy on the global stage. It has become nothing more than a subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood.” Read more
Gutteres and UN puts Israel on a black list
May 29, 2026 by Mike Wagenheim - JNS
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is “disconnected from reality” after his office made the “political” decision to place Israel on a “list of shame” of parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict, according to Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the global body. Read more
Piecing our stories together
May 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Grounded in Jewish values, Gesher by UIA (United Israel Appeal) is about building bridges – ‘Gesher’, between people, across communities, and to Israel, through shared experiences, open conversations, and a strong sense of belonging. Read more
Could staying single be the secret to happiness?
May 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Nicosia has found that people are emotionally better off being single than staying in an unhappy or mediocre relationship.
New AI tool helps rescue workers navigate collapsed buildings
May 28, 2026 by TPS-IL
When Iranian missiles hit Israeli cities in March, rescue teams often arrived at the scene of destroyed buildings knowing nothing about the structural plans or the location of safe rooms. Read more
Five charged over alleged ISIS-inspired extremist material
May 28, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Five Victorian men have been charged after federal police allegedly uncovered ISIS-inspired propaganda and graphic terrorist material shared online.
Emanuel Synagogue marks leadership change at AGM
May 28, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Australia’s largest congregation, Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra, has appointed Ian Rathmell as its new president.
ABC on the hop over news hirings, firings and bias
May 28, 2026 by AAP
The ABC’s managing director has faced questioning over allegations of bias and staff firings as the national broadcaster looks overseas to fulfil a key role. Read more
Israel kills Hamas military chief tied to October 7 attack
May 27, 2026 by JNS
The Israel Defense Forces said it has eliminated Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas’ military wing and a key figure in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
FIFO worker pleads guilty to supporting Bondi Beach terrorists
May 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A Perth fly-in fly-out worker who praised the Bondi Beach terrorists hours after the attack has pleaded guilty to racial harassment and weapons offences.
Risky gaps in guns registry noted years before Bondi
May 27, 2026 by AAP
The Bondi Beach terror attack has prompted sweeping reform of a state’s firearms licensing authority after 15 innocent people were fatally shot. Read more
Airport worker to face trial over alleged Nazi salutes at Jewish children
May 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Melbourne airport worker accused of directing Nazi salutes at Jewish schoolchildren inside Melbourne Airport has pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.
Bondi victim Rabbi Eli Schlanger’s final conversations become lasting legacy
May 26, 2026 by Rob Klein
NSW Premier Chris Minns has told the launch of the book co-authored by Rabbi Eli Schlanger that his murder in the Bondi Beach terror attack was “an unforgivable crime” but would not be allowed to define his life.
Trump presses Saudis and other Arab states to join Abraham Accords
May 26, 2026 by Pesach Benson
US President Donald Trump on Monday called on Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries to join the Abraham Accords, which have normalised relations between Israel and several Arab states, saying participation should be mandatory for the countries involved in negotiations with Iran. Read more
Commissioner condemns online abuse of Jewish witnesses
May 26, 2026 by Rob Klein
Commissioner Virginia Bell has issued a dramatic warning to people intimidating and harassing Jewish witnesses who have given evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Credibility crisis: ‘NYT’ rape story source caught removing terrorists from its ‘Gaza journalists’ list
May 25, 2026 by David Isaac
The Committee to Protect Journalists, one of the key sources in The New York Times May 11 report by opinion writer Nicholas Kristof accusing Israel of systemic sexual violence against Palestinian security prisoners, has been caught removing terrorists on its list of purported “journalists” killed by Israel. Read more
Israel free to act against threats, Netanyahu told Trump
May 25, 2026 by AAP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
Jewish school leaders gather at Kesser Torah in show of solidarity
The Australian Council of Jewish Schools has held its annual Presidents and Principals conference at Kesser Torah College in Sydney, using the gathering to show support for a school community deeply affected by the Bondi terrorist attack.
NZ joins Western statement warning Israel over settlements
May 25, 2026 by Greg Bouwer
New Zealand has joined a coordinated statement with 10 Western governments and the European Union calling on Israel to halt settlement expansion in Judea and Samara (the “West Bank”) and warning of possible “legal and reputational consequences” for companies involved in construction projects linked to the controversial E1 corridor east of Jerusalem. Read more
‘Likely’ Chanukah terror did not prompt extra policing
May 25, 2026 by AAP
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment. Read more
Israel mocks Spain after Gaza flotilla activists beaten by police in Bilbao
May 24, 2026 by JNS
The activists were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on May 18 and 19, briefly held in Israel and then deported. Read more
Victorian Labor condemned over anti-Israel motions
May 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Victorian Labor has been criticised after delegates at its state conference backed motions condemning Israel, calling for the release of jailed Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti and declining to criticise Iran’s regime.
Wong hauls in Israeli ambassador over ‘shocking’ video
May 21, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Australia has added its voice to a barrage of criticism of an Israeli minister who posted a video of himself berating detained pro-Palestine activists. Read more
