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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:57 am

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Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop Jewish customer stunt resolved

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:27 pm

The Daily Telegraph said in a joint statement on Monday it was sorry for causing distress to staff at Cairo Takeaway in Sydney’s inner west when it orchestrated a scenario to test whether staff would react negatively to an openly Jewish customer.

Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:04 pm

A new study has revealed a surge of antisemitic responses from Australian social media users following a suspected terrorist attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London.

Courage to Care forum calls for united stand against rising antisemitism

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:59 pm

Courage to Care Victoria has brought together volunteers, faith leaders and community figures in Melbourne for a powerful evening of dialogue on combating antisemitism and strengthening social cohesion, as anti-Jewish incidents in Australia surge to nearly five times their pre-October 7 rate – the sharpest spike of any comparable country. Read more

Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:42 pm

The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders.

“An act of national self-sabotage” – Jewish leaders condemn Auburn rally

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:35 pm

Jewish leaders have criticised a protest held in Sydney’s west that openly supported Iran’s Islamist regime, PFLP and the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.

Hunters Hill Council takes stand against antisemitism

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:15 am

Hunters Hill Council in NSW has adopted a landmark strategy to combat antisemitism, positioning itself at the forefront of local government responses to rising hate and community tensions across Australia.

AFP warns of sham charities raising funds for terror groups

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 6:24 pm

Australians are being urged to exercise caution when donating to overseas causes, amid warnings that terrorist organisations in the Middle East are exploiting humanitarian appeals to raise funds.

Israel faced attacks from three fronts yesterday

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 6:23 pm

Israel faced attacks from three separate fronts yesterday — Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon. Read more

Group of women bailed after allegedly defacing statue of Jewish activist

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 5:54 pm

A group of activists have been charged and bailed after allegedly defacing with red paint the statue of Zelda D’Aprano, an Australian women’s rights campaigner. Read more

Board of Peace aims to disarm Hamas over eight months

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 5:27 pm

Hamas is weighing a proposal to give up its weapons in the Gaza Strip, a concession that would clear the way for a US plan for rebuilding the territory. Read more

Iran threatens to target Israeli and US universities

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 5:02 pm

The clock is ticking to when Iran says it will hit US and Israeli universities in the Middle East unless Washington condemns the bombing of Iran’s universities. Read more

Ripponlea car attack sparks alarm as Jewish leaders warn of rising antisemitism

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:37 pm

Jewish leaders in Melbourne have condemned an alleged antisemitic car attack in Ripponlea, warning it reflects a pattern of increasingly bold incidents targeting the community.

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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

Features and Articles

A modern ‘Dayenu’ celebrating Israel’s 78th anniversary

After thanking God for the many miracles of the Exodus, the flight from Egypt, let’s contemplate the amazing self-generated miracles of the Zionist movement. Read more

On the other hand

In recent days, approximately 140 storks reached the Jewish Agency’s Hula Lake Park, even though the wintry conditions indicate that the season is not yet over. Read more

Iran better believe Trump

Iran will be making a disastrous error of judgment if it believes President Trump’s decision to postpone to 10 April the deadline for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face devastating strikes on its power plants can be dismissed. Read more

Making the Arab case for Israel

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, I asked one of Kyiv’s diplomats how he would explain the difference between Russian and Ukrainian national identities to outsiders unfamiliar with the history and culture of each country. Read more

Stranded in Tel Aviv: Tourists ride out war from hotel shelters

At the Orchid Hotel in Tel Aviv, the bomb shelter on level minus one is filled largely with foreign voices, with little Hebrew heard. Read more

Finish the job, Mr. President!

As the clock ticks away toward U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “negotiate or I unleash hell” deadline, the Iranian regime thinks that it’s winning. Read more

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

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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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Young-Gen

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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