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Israel’s military launches new unit for soldiers with disabilities

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:42 am

The Israel Defence Forces marked a milestone in inclusion with the inauguration of the Douglas Unit, a new initiative dedicated to soldiers with disabilities and special needs. Read more

Judicial showdown: High Court orders Netanyahu to justify keeping Ben-Gvir in office

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:19 pm

Israel’s High Court of Justice issued a rare conditional order requiring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to explain why he has not dismissed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a controversial far-right politician. Read more

Terrifying death threats to Jewish body, MP revealed

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:53 pm

The first man charged under an antisemitism taskforce has been sentenced for sending terrifying death threats to a Jewish body and a gay politician. Read more

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:12 pm

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.

Bail denied after alleged mock shooting on Bondi terror footbridge

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:19 pm

A man accused of pretending to fire at people at the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack has been denied bail.

Teen ordered to avoid Israeli president after threats

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:25 pm

A teenager accused of threatening to kill Israel’s president ahead of his contentious visit to Australia has been ordered not to approach or contact the head of state.

Sydney Biennale offers preview to Jewish leader amid anti-Zionist concerns

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:51 am

The Biennale of Sydney has sought to ease tensions with Jewish community groups by issuing formal anti-discrimination commitments and inviting a senior Jewish representative to an advance preview of its 2026 exhibition.

Police investigate Melbourne posters depicting accused Bondi gunman

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:11 pm

Melbourne City Council and Victoria Police are investigating the appearance of unauthorised posters around the city depicting the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram.

Airport worker charged over alleged Nazi salute at Jewish school group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:57 pm

A 23-year-old Melbourne Airport employee has been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute towards a group of Jewish schoolchildren inside an airport terminal.

Brisbane Lord Mayor visits Bondi terror attack site

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:31 pm

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner visited the site of the Bondi terror attack today, paying a personal tribute to the victims and to a community still living with the impact of the December violence.

Investigation uncovers hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts at Credit Suisse

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:17 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony about newly uncovered links between the Nazis and a Swiss banking conglomerate, amid an ongoing legal dispute over restitution to Holocaust victims. Read more

Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:10 pm

Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card. Read more

Bondi Beach hero Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff receives key to the city

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:12 pm

Waverley Council honours rabbi who rushed to aid wounded officer during Bondi terror attack

In a moving ceremony on February 3, 2026, Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh presented Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff with the Key to the City and a lifetime beach parking pass, honouring his extraordinary courage during the December 14, 2025, terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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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

Our Guy: Israeli wheelchair tennis star aims for Grand Slam sweep

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5:36 pm

Israeli tennis player Guy Sasson is on the cusp of one of Israel’s greatest sporting milestones. Read more

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines allocation for Aston Villa match issuing a strong statement

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:20 pm

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced last night that it has decided to decline any allocation offered for away fans at next month’s match against Aston Villa in Birmingham. Read more

Maccabi under-18s seek to win their third championship since 1998

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:45 pm

2025 is set to go down as one of the most successful in the decorated football history of Jewish-affiliated soccer clubs. Read more

Features and Articles

Unravelled and unhinged

This year was always going to be filled with drama, but the current phenomena of unhinged reactions and unravelling agendas must win first prize. Read more

L’Chaim – to Life: Andre Oboler Podcast

Morry Frenkel speaks with Dr Andre Oboler, CEO and Managing Director of the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI), about the organisation’s recent report, The Bondi Beach Chanukah Massacre. Read more

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The problem with “as a Jew” politics

I’ve long thought it’s usually best not to give provocateurs any oxygen. Read more

Doctors Without Borders is getting the treatment it deserves

In a statement on Sunday, Israel’s Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Ministry announced that it was “moving to terminate the activities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)—Doctors Without Borders—in the Gaza Strip.” Read more

Cocktail hour with Rosemary Curtin

There is something special about chamber music being heard in a chamber vis-s-vis in a concert hall. Read more

Trump shouldn’t fall into the Iran negotiations trap

President Donald Trump was re-elected to the presidency to drain the swamp in Washington, push back the tide of illegal immigration and roll back the dead hand of toxic woke leftism in American government and society. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

Sir Peter Emil Herbert Abeles, AC – entrepreneur, businessman, transportation magnate, and benefactor Read more

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Jewish House launches ‘Unbreakable’ program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:10 pm

Jewish House has launched ‘Unbreakable’, a new self-guided online resilience program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism, at an event in Sydney on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, alongside Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper and Joseph La Posta, Coordinator General for Bondi Support.

Whose Land?

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:46 am

Douglas Murray recommends it, Richard Kemp hosts it, Hugh Kitson directed it, and anyone who wants to defend Israel should watch it. Read more

Choosing optimism: Eddie Jaku’s story comes to the Sydney Opera House

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:02 pm

The extraordinary life and outlook of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku will be brought to the Sydney Opera House stage in May 2026 with the Australian premiere of The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man play starring and produced by Anton Berezin.

Brighton Shule welcomes new rabbi

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:16 pm

Brighton Hebrew Congregation has appointed Rabbi Gershom Baraza as its Congregational Rabbi, starting today. Read more

SHIR to perform at ‘Australia Day Live’ in historic first for Jewish music

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:40 pm

SHIR will take to the stage at ‘Australia Day Live’ this Monday night on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, marking a first for the national event and a moment of deep significance for the Jewish community.

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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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