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IDF slays Hezbollah Radwan Force commander in Beirut

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:01 pm

The Israel Defense Forces struck Beirut on Wednesday night for the first time in nearly a month, killing the commander of Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, the military said.

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Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:16 pm

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day.

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Counter-terrorism raids net four in Victoria over violent extremist material

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:51 pm

Four Melbourne men have been charged after allegedly accessing, sharing and distributing ISIS propaganda online during a counter-terrorism investigation that spanned more than 18 months.

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Second hearing block of Royal Commission to examine lead-up to Bondi terror attack

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:11 am

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has announced that the second hearing block will have a major focus on the circumstances surrounding the December 2025 terror attack at Bondi Beach during the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration.

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Voyager stripped of NZ Media Awards sponsorship after CEO reposts antisemitic content

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:21 am

Voyager Internet has lost its naming rights sponsorship of New Zealand’s national media awards after its chief executive, Seeby Woodhouse, reposted material containing antisemitic conspiracy claims linked to Mein Kampf. Read more

Israel calls on FIFA to depoliticise football following Rajoub stage walk-off

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:52 pm

Israel is calling on FIFA to keep politics out of sports, the general secretary of the Israel Football Association told the Press Service of Israel, following a public confrontation with the Palestinian representative at last Thursday’s FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Read more

Three circumcisers arrested in Belgium

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:36 pm

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Wednesday condemned Belgium after prosecutors filed indictments against three mohelim, Jewish ritual circumcisers, in Antwerp. Read more

Jewish nurse ‘urged to empathise’ with Bondi gunmen

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:08 pm

At the Royal Commission today, a Jewish health worker explained how she was urged to put herself in the shoes of the Bondi gunmen during an employer-organised counselling session.

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US extremist content creator banned from Australia for life

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:52 pm

Controversial American online personality Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, known online as “Sneako”, has been permanently barred from applying for an Australian visa after the federal government cancelled his current visa over concerns about hateful, antisemitic and extremist content.

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Firebombing of Kosher restaurant destroyed communal hub

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:08 pm

Kosher eatery Lewis’ Continental Kitchen served customers in Bondi for over 50 years before being firebombed in an alleged antisemitic attack.

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Jewish students bullied while learning about Holocaust

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:56 am

The Royal Commission has heard how Jewish students were bullied while learning about the Holocaust.

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Two Palestinians arrested in central Israel over suspected terror plot

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:35 am

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Sydney Grammar suspends Year 12 student over alleged antisemitic AI video

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:12 pm

Sydney Grammar School has suspended a Year 12 student after an allegedly antisemitic AI-generated video targeting a Jewish classmate was circulated on social media, according to reporting by the Daily Telegraph.

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Israel calls on FIFA to depoliticise football following Rajoub stage walk-off

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:52 pm

Israel is calling on FIFA to keep politics out of sports, the general secretary of the Israel Football Association told the Press Service of Israel, following a public confrontation with the Palestinian representative at last Thursday’s FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Read more

Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:56 pm

The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Anthony calls on Jessica to capture second Gold

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:15 pm

Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment. Read more

Jewish Australian Scotty James wins Olympic silver in Milano Cortina halfpipe

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:24 pm

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.

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“Coffee on Little Collins Street”: the unbearable insult of the ISIS returnees

by Elliot Vesely

There is a particular kind of cognitive dissonance that occurs when you read that a woman, recently repatriated from a Syrian hellscape where she spent a decade enabling a genocidal death cult, says the thing she “missed most” was a coffee on Melbourne’s Little Collins Street.

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When a Royal Commission Into antisemitism exposes the problem in real time

There is something I cannot stop noticing since the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion started: it has not only exposed antisemitism, but it has also brought it flooding into the open. Read more

Jerusalem Archaeology

I have always enjoyed history and in the same way I’m fascinated by archaeology. Read more

Incomprehensible and unbelievable

Just when you think that matters cannot get crazier, reality hits you in the face and proves that indeed it can. Read more

Can Trump’s Iran deal really hold?

Even if Tehran signs a temporary agreement, Israel still faces Hezbollah, Hamas and an Iranian regime determined to survive.

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New stool test may make painful colonoscopies less necessary

Israeli scientists have developed a new way to monitor inflammatory bowel disease using a simple stool test, a breakthrough that could reduce the need for repeated colonoscopies for millions of patients worldwide, Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced.

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Former Age editor calls out antisemitism in submission

Veteran journalist Michael Gawenda has written a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, drawing on a long career in Australian media, including as editor in chief of The Age.

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On the other hand

One year after an unprecedented wave of wildfires swept through the Judean and Jerusalem Hills during Israel’s 2025 Memorial and Independence Day, signs of recovery are now emerging. Read more

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Hakoah reaches major milestone as White City precinct takes shape

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:07 pm

Hakoah has announced a major construction milestone at its new White City precinct, confirming the steel framework for the multi-use courts has now been completed as large-scale work continues across the site.

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New Mitzvah Tank to bring Jewish life to regional Australia

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:47 am

An intimate Lag B’Omer gathering at Chabad Brisbane marked the formal opening of the newly renovated Queensland Mitzvah Tank and Mobile Library, a joint initiative of Chabad Brisbane and Chabad of RARA.

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JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:01 pm

Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day.

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Schools around Australia celebrate Yom Haatzma’ut

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:34 pm

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Last week, schools across Australia came alive with colour, music and energy as students marked Yom Haatzmaut, celebrating Israel’s Independence Day with real enthusiasm.

Classrooms and halls turned into hubs of activity, with Israeli dancing, food tastings, flag displays and creative performances bringing the story of Israel to life.

Students of all ages took part, building a strong sense of connection and pride, while teachers used the moment to share Israel’s history, culture and achievements in a way that felt engaging and meaningful. It was a vibrant reminder of the deep ties between young Australian Jews and Israel, and the role schools play in keeping that connection strong.

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Comedian tells his great-grandfather’s story

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:14 pm

Melbourne comedian David Rose will bring his warm, personal stand-up show, Nepo Great Grandbaby, to Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, following sell-out runs at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Read more

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JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day.

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Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel

The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. 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

Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90

Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more

Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards

Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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