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Ireland-Israel Nations League game moved to neutral site

Ireland-Israel Nations League game moved to neutral site

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm

Ireland’s UEFA Nations League home match against Israel on Oct. 4 will be played at a neutral venue and behind closed doors due to “operational challenges,” the Football Association of Ireland said on Friday. Read more

NSW government announces details of recovery package six months after Bondi terror attack

NSW government announces details of recovery package six months after Bondi terror attack

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6:13 pm

The New South Wales Government has unveiled an $8.3 million recovery and resilience package for the Jewish and Bondi communities, exactly six months after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and stands as Australia’s worst terrorist incident.

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Antizionist activist arrested in Brisbane for using banned slogan

Antizionist activist arrested in Brisbane for using banned slogan

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:53 pm

A pro-Palestinian activist was detained in Brisbane after allegedly violating Queensland’s new hate speech laws by uttering the phrase “from the river to the sea” at a rally. Read more

Alleged neo-Nazi ejected from One Nation fundraiser

Alleged neo-Nazi ejected from One Nation fundraiser

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:25 pm

A man with known neo-Nazi associations was issued with a move-on direction by police outside a Pauline Hanson fundraiser in Melbourne on Friday night after declaring support for the One Nation leader and shouting white supremacist slogans.

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Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:07 pm

A memorial for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack is set to be installed as part of an $8.3 million funding package to help the Jewish community recover. Read more

Group of Eight report calls for stronger action against campus antisemitism

Group of Eight report calls for stronger action against campus antisemitism

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9:48 am

Australia’s leading universities have been urged to give vice chancellors clearer authority to act quickly on antisemitism on campus, including by building direct relationships with senior police before crises arise.

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Australia, UK and Canada establish peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians

Australia, UK and Canada establish peace fund for Israelis and Palestinians

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:26 pm

Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada have announced a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians.

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Israel unveils US$1.3b boost for northern infrastructure and services

Israel unveils US$1.3b boost for northern infrastructure and services

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:24 pm

The Israeli government on Thursday approved a supplementary development plan for the Northern District worth approximately NIS 4 billion (US$1.3 billion). Read more

Green energy revolution at Tel Aviv University

Green energy revolution at Tel Aviv University

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:48 pm

Tel Aviv University (TAU) now sources about 45% of its electricity from green energy, as part of its strategic climate and sustainability plan, the university’s Green Council has announced. Read more

New funding available for Jewish festivals and cultural events

New funding available for Jewish festivals and cultural events

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:16 pm

The state government has announced $1 million for the Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program, opening a key funding avenue for Jewish community organisations in NSW.

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Neo-Nazi linked man charged over alleged threats to royal commission witness

Neo-Nazi linked man charged over alleged threats to royal commission witness

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:41 pm

A Northern Rivers man linked to the National Socialist Network has been charged after allegedly sending offensive emails to a witness before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

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Community to gather in Bondi to mark six months since tragedy

Community to gather in Bondi to mark six months since tragedy

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:35 pm

Sydney’s Jewish community and friends will gather this Sunday evening, 14 June, to mark six months since the devastating tragedy that shook the local area and the nation.

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New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities

New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:31 pm

New Zealand has joined twenty-one other countries in condemning what Western governments describe as an Iranian-backed campaign targeting Jewish communities, dissidents, journalists and American interests across Europe, North America and Australia. Read more

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Ireland-Israel Nations League game moved to neutral site

Ireland-Israel Nations League game moved to neutral site

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm

Ireland’s UEFA Nations League home match against Israel on Oct. 4 will be played at a neutral venue and behind closed doors due to “operational challenges,” the Football Association of Ireland said on Friday. Read more

Maccabi Bridge bridges generations

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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‘The New York Times’ blood libel against Israel should be mocked

‘The New York Times’ blood libel against Israel should be mocked

Those appalling Jews are at it again. In what at first glance might sound like a shocking story, first reported in Variety and The New York Times, and then spread around the world by Al Jazeera, two well-known Jewish people said something awful that supposedly warranted condemnation. Read more

The UN’s fatal formula for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The UN’s fatal formula for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The antics of Colombia’s outgoing leftist president, Gustavo Petro, have dominated headlines about the United Nations over the last week. Read more

On the other hand

On the other hand

The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has unveiled what it says is the world’s first robotic drone-based system, capable of installing and removing warning balls on high voltage transmission lines. Read more

Trump’s civilisational moment

Trump’s civilisational moment

As we try to make sense of the nerve-shredding on-off-on war with Iran, and, in particular, attempt to reconcile U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts with one another, one question keeps reasserting itself. Read more

Blundering

Blundering

This past week has been characterised by a widespread outbreak of blundering among politicians and officials. Read more

The Royal Commission is listening. Is the government?

The Royal Commission is listening. Is the government?

Australia finds itself in a strange and troubling position. Read more

Shabbat Shelach Lecha

Shabbat Shelach Lecha

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Lebanon finally says it out loud: It does not belong to Iran

Lebanon finally says it out loud: It does not belong to Iran

For years, many Lebanese politicians avoided publicly confronting the obvious truth: Iran, through its proxy Hezbollah, has hijacked Lebanon’s sovereignty, transformed the country into a battlefield, and dragged its people into repeated wars with Israel. Read more

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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

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.

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

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.

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Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

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.

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Celebrating Shavuot around Australia

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.

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

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 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.

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Emanuel alumni return to guide students through career paths

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.

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JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

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

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 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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