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When fear takes hold, how do communities keep talking?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:03 pm

Earlier this year, Rabbi Zalman Kastel had a personal encounter with some people that seemed to him to be antisemitic.

Bondi sunrise service honours victims of tragedy

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:28 pm

As the sun rose over Bondi Beach on Tuesday, members of the Sydney Jewish community came together to mark six months since the terror attack that shook Australia and the Jewish world.

Australia, Canada, France, Norway, U.K. sanction ‘extremist settlers’ in Judea and Samaria

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:09 pm

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom said on Tuesday that they were taking “coordinated action” to sanction “extremist settlers” for what they said were “horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians.” Read more

New charges for Bondi accused in ‘unprecedented’ case

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:35 pm

The case against the surviving Bondi Beach gunman is still in its legal infancy after he was hit with a mountain of fresh charges. Read more

New data highlights heavy demands on Israeli reservists

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:09 pm

Israeli reservists averaged 94 days of service in 2024 and 78 days in 2025, according to statistics released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday. Read more

Police clock biker at 285 km/h, may be Israel’s fastest ever speeding offence

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:50 am

Police in Israel on Tuesday said they recorded what may be the fastest speeding offence ever documented in the country, after a motorcyclist was allegedly caught travelling at 285 km/h (178 mph) on a northern highway. Read more

Press Council upholds complaint over antisemitic cartoon

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:05 am

The Australian Press Council upheld a complaint against The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age yesterday regarding a Cathy Wilcox cartoon published shortly after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more

Netanyahu in speech to nation declares ‘Iran and Hezbollah are weaker than ever’

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israeli public Monday evening regarding the events of the past 24 hours. Read more

Italy probes Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:57 pm

Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of activists from a flotilla. Read more

ICC prosecutor suspended over misconduct allegations

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:50 pm

The ‌International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, ‌has been suspended pending a vote ‌by member states following a probe into ‌accusations of ‌sexual harassment ⁠made against him. Read more

JNF NSW announces educator of the year

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:28 pm

JNF NSW has named Janice Behrmann its Educator of the Year, recognising her decades of commitment to Jewish education and her work in strengthening young people’s connection to Israel.

Jewish teacher says school failed to act on antisemitic abuse

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:10 pm

A Jewish educator at a Victorian government secondary college has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion she felt unsupported after facing repeated antisemitic harassment from students.

Israeli home front returns to emergency footing

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:54 pm

Israel’s home front returned to emergency footing on Monday after Iran resumed ballistic missile fire, sending millions of Israelis back to shelters and triggering new nationwide restrictions. Read more

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Maccabi Bridge bridges generations

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Last weekend, Maccabi Bridge held its inaugural 2026 National Championships in Sydney, bringing together more than 50 bridge players from across the community for a day of competition, strategy and social connection.

Albanese says alleged antisemitic abuse at netball match is “beyond belief”

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:42 pm

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the alleged antisemitic abuse directed at Jewish children during a Sydney netball match, describing the incident as “beyond belief” and warning that hateful language is increasingly being normalised through social media.

Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:45 am

A 42-year-old woman has been charged and provisionally suspended from all netball activities after allegedly directing antisemitic abuse at Jewish children during an under-12s match at Heffron Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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

Features and Articles

I am going to Israel anyway…

As the father of a terror victim, as a Zionist and as an Israeli citizen, I quake with the report of every missile strike or terror attack against the Jewish state. Read more

Israel and U.S. aligned on Iran goals but split on approach, analysts say

Iranian missile attacks on Israel and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets on Monday highlighted a growing gap between Washington and Jerusalem over how to confront Tehran, even as both allies remain formally aligned on core strategic goals. Read more

INTO THE FRAY: Trump, TRIPP, and conflict resolution

When Donald Trump began his second term, his foreign policy goals were presented as a framework designed for the pursuit of peace and devoted to defusing wars and violence across the globe. Read more

Trump knee deep in Iranian quagmire

America’s House of Representatives has voted against continuing the US-Iran War by 215 votes to 208 – in a stunning domestic political defeat for Trump. Read more

Israel Day Parade NY

On Sunday this week, I went to the Israel Day Parade on 5th Ave in New York. Read more

Who will rescue us?

The story of the Jewish children who fled to France and America during the Holocaust Read more

President Trump: a second Obama?

From the start of the war with Iran, it was clear that the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Read more

No go zones

Who would have thought that a mere eight decades after the Shoah, Jews would once again be facing dangerous threats to their safety? Read more

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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:29 pm

STOP PRESS: Unfortunately Shalom Collective and Limmud Oz Sydney have been unable to agree on the final program for Adamama & Limmud Festival 2026. The joint event has been cancelled, and Limmud Oz is proceeding with a separate event.

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Adamama and LimmudOz will join forces over the June long weekend for a new Sydney festival bringing together Jewish learning, culture, politics, Israel, music, food, nature and family activities.

Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:50 pm

Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.

Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.

Celebrating Shavuot around Australia

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Students at Jewish schools across Australia have been celebrating Shavuot over the past few days. Here is a selection of photos from the festivities.

BJE’s Project Heritage inspires families through “The Happiest Man on Earth”

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:48 am

The Board of Jewish Education (BJE)’s Project Heritage brought together students and parents for a powerful cultural and educational experience at the theatrical production, “The Happiest Man on Earth” at the Sydney Opera House last Sunday afternoon.

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Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.

Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

Emanuel School, Randwick, has brought 40 alumni back to campus to help senior students think more clearly about life after school.

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.

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

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