A Swedish saviour
May 26, 2026 by Alan Slade
Unknown to this Netflix subscriber, The Swedish Connection (Swedish: Den svenska länken) is the story of the heroic activities of a Swedish bureaucrat who is credited with rescuing 100,000 Jews during WWII. Read more
Heart of a Stranger
May 25, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Art exhibition shines light on Jewish ritual and memory
May 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Four contemporary Jewish artists are sharing Goldstone Gallery’s Collingwood space in a program that moves between ritual objects, light sculpture, cut-paper work and ceramics.
Beau Jest
May 20, 2026 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Chaim Grade’s “Sons and Daughters”
May 20, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Cast announced for Australia’s Fiddler on the Roof
May 19, 2026 by Rob Klein
Troy Sussman began preparing for Tevye before he knew the role was his.
Pianist knew he was “overstepping the mark” on Gaza
May 19, 2026 by AAP
Concert pianist Jayson Gillham has denied he deliberately misled the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra about performing a piece dedicated to journalists killed in Gaza.
Pianist’s Gaza remarks spark Federal Court fight
May 18, 2026 by AAP
A court has heard the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was thrown into turmoil after pianist Jayson Gillham made comments about the war in Gaza during a concert.
Israel defies Eurovision pressure to claim second place
Israel’s Noam Bettan has finished second at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, after a campaign marked by boycott calls, protests and intense scrutiny of Israel’s place in the competition.
A Jewish Australian story shines again at Eurovision
May 15, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
As Eurovision heads into its 2026 finals in Vienna, Danny Estrin is returning to the contest in a new role, bringing the same Jewish pride and Australian energy that made Voyager’s 2023 performance stand out.
New book records Shepparton’s lost Jewish farming community
May 15, 2026 by David Marlow
Physiotherapist Devorah Zmood has launched her first book, “Shepparton Jewish Agricultural Settlement Migrant Stories”, documenting the history of the Jewish agricultural settlement at Orrvale, near Shepparton.
Eddie Jaku’s granddaughter reflects on “The Happiest Man on Earth”
May 15, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
By Danielle Jaku-Greenfield
You wouldn’t believe how strange it is to see a man you don’t know perform as your grandfather on stage.
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Golem horror film claims inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship
May 12, 2026 by Rob Klein
Queensland filmmaker Idan Kotzen has been named the first recipient of the Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship, a new $20,000 initiative designed to support Jewish Australian storytellers and increase authentic Jewish representation on screen.
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.
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.
Jewish Queen Berenice and the Roman Empire
April 23, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims
April 23, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled a forthcoming children’s book after concluding it could not proceed without appearing to endorse public comments made by its illustrator following the Bondi terror attack.
Creating a Secure Life
April 14, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
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.
Sydney Jewish comedy showcase returns with laughs, stories and a stacked line-up
April 12, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney’s Jewish comedy scene is gearing up for a lively night, with the Sydney Jewish Comedy Showcase returning next month as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.
The Phantom of the Opera
April 6, 2026 by Alex First
An opera review by Alex First Read more
The High Road: Confessions of a homicide cop
April 6, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Carole King made the earth move
March 25, 2026 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
Organic Saint-Saens
March 22, 2026 by Alan Slade
Oh, boy – did the Concert Hall of Sydney’s iconic Opera House get an acoustic workout in Saturday afternoon’s Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Saint-Saens Organ Symphony concert! Read more
MinterEllison distances itself from Sydney Biennale as controversy deepens
March 19, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Law firm MinterEllison has moved to distance itself from the Biennale of Sydney, asking for its logo to be removed from the festival’s list of partners and supporters following the opening night controversy involving American performer DJ Haram.
West Gate
March 18, 2026 by Alex First
A Melbourne Theatre Company production reviewed by Alex First Read more
Eugene Onegin
March 18, 2026 by Victor Grynberg
An opera review by Victor Grynberg
FLORA (The Australian Ballet x Bangarra Dance Theatre)
March 18, 2026 by Alex First
A Melbourne ballet reviewed by Alex First Read more
Major sponsor PwC pulls out of Biennale after DJ’s antisemitic chants
PwC has withdrawn its sponsorship and association from the Biennale of Sydney following controversy over antisemitic and antizionist remarks during the festival’s opening night on Friday.
Outrage after DJ leads antizionist chants at Sydney Biennale
Sydney’s Biennale of Sydney has come under renewed criticism after an American DJ used a festival performance to accuse Israel of genocide and lead chants supporting Palestinian “resistance” during the taxpayer-funded event.
