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Ryvchin tells Courage to Care lunch – live with kindness, respect and empathy

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:09 pm

Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism in Australia, including schools and universities, Courage to Care NSW held its annual fundraising lunch on 4 March, drawing a capacity crowd of community leaders, supporters and Holocaust survivors.

Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:35 pm

For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025.

Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:13 pm

A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open.

Extremist seeks forgiveness in court appeal over antisemitic speech

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:24 am

A Sydney man serving a 12-month jail sentence for an antisemitic speech at an Australia Day rally has told the District Court he regrets his actions, has rejected white supremacist ideology, and does not want to be perceived as “a hateful person”.

Israel’s foreign minister sends letter to UN demanding the UN hold Iran responsible for promoting Hezbollah

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:55 pm

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sent a letter to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, in which he outlined the activities of the Hezbollah terror organizations since it began to fire on Israel from bases in Lebanon shortly after the current conflict with Iran began last month. Read more

A New HERizon: Uniting women across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth with their sisters in Israel

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:48 pm

1,600 women gathered across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for this year’s UIA Women’s Division Galas, united by one powerful theme: A New HERizon. Read more

Jewish leaders congratulate Archbishop Randazzo on Vatican appointment

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Jewish leaders have offered a warm “mazal tov” to Archbishop Anthony Randazzo following his appointment by Pope Leo as Prefect for the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, praising his longstanding support for the Jewish community in Australia.

Building a future of peace and cooperation for Jewish life in Western Sydney

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:19 pm

Parramatta and District Synagogue has marked a historic turning point for Jewish life in Western Sydney, bringing together the legacy of the Bankstown and Strathfield communities into a single centre.

Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed honoured with keys to the city of Waverley

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:53 pm

Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded the keys to the City of Waverley in honour of risking his life during the December 14 massacre targeting a Jewish Chanukah celebration.

Bride-to-be killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:08 pm

As Hezbollah escalated its cross-border rocket and drone attacks, a woman killed in northern Israel on Tuesday evening was identified as bride-to-be Nuriel Dubin Read more

Yad Vashem chairman meets Pope Leo XIV

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:35 pm

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week to discuss strengthening cooperation on Holocaust remembrance, documentation, and education. Read more

Teens face separate terror charges in Sydney and Melbourne

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:13 pm

A boy from Melbourne’s inner city has been today charged with collecting documents promoting ISIS-inspired terrorism and importing a prohibited ISIS flag.

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:20 pm

Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon, and international law needs to be upheld, Australia’s foreign minister says.

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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.

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.

First ever Israeli bobsleigh team qualifies for Winter Olympics

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Israel’s bobsleigh team has qualified for the Winter Olympics for the first time, to be held next month at venues across Lombardy and northeastern Italy. Read more

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Pesach in every generation

Every year on Pesach at the Seder, we read “In every generation they stand against us to destroy us.” Read more

Freedom comes with a price

Pesach (Passover) this year conveys a stark message that is impossible to gloss over or ignore. Read more

Sydney’s Jewish community comes together over food and memory

Hundreds of people gathered at the fourth annual Jewish Food Festival in Sydney’s east on Sunday for a day of food, music and community connections.

L’Chaim to Life: Michael Gawenda

Morry Frenkel speaks with Michael Gawenda, three-time Walkley award recipient, columnist, former foreign correspondent, author and writer behind the popular Substack newsletter, “Gawenda Unleashed”. Read more

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Carole King made the earth move

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. Read more

Iranian and Jewish Melburnians unite to mark Persian New Year

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), more than 580 members of Melbourne’s Iranian and Jewish communities gathered on Sunday to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in a show of unity and hope. Read more

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Women walk for peace in silent show of unity

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:19 pm

More than 1,000 women and supporters gathered on Sunday to walk side by side in a powerful demonstration of peace and solidarity. Read more

United Hatzalah volunteers reunite with Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:06 am

In a moving reunion, United Hatzalah volunteers recently met with Penina Cohen, who was critically injured in the missile strike that hit Beit Shemesh. Read more

Women gather at The Great Synagogue to mark International Women’s Day

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:28 pm

Eighty women gathered at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue for “Celebrating Collective Creativity”, a special evening held on the eve of International Women’s Day, bringing together art, reflection and community connection. Read more

New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

A new fellowship aimed at strengthening Jewish Australian representation on screen has been launched by Jump Street Films as part of its growing Jewish Australian Screen Fund.

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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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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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

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