Scarlett Johansson voices fear of antisemitic violence

Jewish-American actress Scarlett Johansson called out the alarming rise in antisemitism in a recent interview with Israel’s Channel 12 News, discussing concerns that it could lead to physical violence. Read more

‘Will not be bullied’: female MPs stare down neo-Nazis

Two women representing large Jewish communities say they will not be intimidated by extremist neo-Nazis as police permission for a street rally is questioned. Read more

Neo-Nazis chant antisemitic slogans outside NSW Parliament

Almost 70 neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Network (NSN) rallied outside New South Wales Parliament House on Saturday targeting Jewish groups with hate speech. Read more

The Islamist capture of New York

The victory of New York state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election was long heralded by the opinion polls. Read more

Job applicant targeted with antisemitic hate

A young Israeli woman was surprised to be the target of a nasty antisemitic message after being rejected for a job by The Garden of Eden nursery in Albert Park. Read more

Jewish and Catholic students explore antisemitism at Nostra Aetate anniversary forum

Jewish and Catholic high school students from across Sydney have come together to mark 60 years since the Vatican’s historic declaration Nostra Aetate, in a special forum aimed at deepening understanding and countering antisemitism.

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100 Australian doctors prepare to immigrate to Israel

Over one hundred Australian doctors were gathering this week in both Melbourne and Sydney as part of a major immigration fair for medical professionals planning on moving to Israel following the war against Hamas in Gaza. Read more

Lush shutdown described as selective outrage

Cosmetics retailer Lush has drawn sharp criticism from within Australia’s Jewish community and beyond after closing all its stores, website, and Sydney factory for a day in protest over what it called the “starvation in Gaza.” Read more

Blues mascot sacked after antisemitic walkout

AFL club Carlton’s mascot ‘Captain Carlton’ has been sacked after storming out of a young fan’s Bar Mitzvah celebration. Read more

What would a Mayor Mamdani mean for American Jews?

The most famous former resident of New York City summed up the state of the mayor’s race succinctly. In the words of President Donald Trump, it’s “not looking too good” for either man trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from being elected mayor on Nov. 4. Read more

Sydney MPs face tough questions from Jewish community

Three Sydney MPs, representing electorates where most of the city’s Jewish community lives, met with Jewish voters this week in an online forum hosted by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, confronting tough questions about antisemitism, Middle East policy, and national unity.

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Anti-Israel demonstrators want to erase Jewish existence, including its music

Israel-haters had been advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza ever since the Hamas-led mobs of Palestinians completed their orgy of mass murder, rape, torture, kidnapping and wanton destruction on Oct. 7, 2023. Read more

Sydney Uni Vice-Chancellor apologises after staffer’s antisemitic tirade

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott has personally apologised to Jewish students and staff after a university employee was filmed shouting antisemitic abuse during a peaceful Sukkot celebration on campus.

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Deborah Conway faces down antisemitism through Songs of Strength

While facing increasing discrimination, Deborah Conway is looking forward to performing at this month’s “Shir: Songs of Strength” concerts.

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Two plans, one standard: why the islamophobia report must be judged against the antisemitism plan

In the space of just a few months, Australians have been handed two national reports on hate: one on antisemitism by Jillian Segal, and one on Islamophobia by Aftab Malik. Read more

Mayors unite on Gold Coast to confront surge in antisemitism

In response to surging antisemitism, more than 250 mayors and councillors representing nearly 100 municipal councils convened on the Gold Coast last week for the first-ever Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism.

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Nova survivor brings a human face to IRGC’s role in antisemitism

Iranian Jewish activist and Nova festival survivor Natalie Sanandaji has welcomed Australia’s decision to expel Iran’s ambassador and list the IRGC as a terrorist organisation.

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Penny Wong meets released hostage

Released hostage Eli Sharabi met Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra yesterday. Read more

Rabbi uses shofar to blow antisemitism out of the Edinburgh Festival

This year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe was marred by controversy after two Jewish comedians were banned from performing at a city venue, sparking widespread accusations of antisemitism.

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Israel to combat media bias via flurry of international delegations

Four hundred international delegations with more than 5,000 participants will visit the Jewish state by the end of the year, as part of a new campaign to fight the widespread anti-Israel narratives in world media, the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem announced on Thursday. Read more

‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

Israel’s prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm. Read more

Sydney to host urgent antisemitism Q&A with Israel’s envoy and Team Shalva

Sydney’s Jewish community is gearing up for a dramatic and inspiring evening on Thursday, 28 August, when Israel’s Special Envoy  for Combatting Antisemitism, Michal Cotler-Wunsh and Team Shalva come together for a powerful community event.

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ECAJ warns of flaws in university racism survey

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) has raised concerns about flaws in the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Racism@Uni survey process.

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Australia accused of antisemitism after blocking Israeli lawmaker’s visit

Israeli right-wing politicians denounced Australia on Monday after Canberra barred Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman from visiting the country, calling the decision antisemitic and a capitulation to terrorism. Read more

The Madonna of Gaza

The superstar Madonna has urged the Pope Leo XIV to visit the Gaza Strip and “bring his light” to the children there “before it is too late.” Read more

Balance key as government reviews antisemitism report

Australia must find a balance between protecting people against racial vilification and shielding institutions, the race discrimination commissioner says. Read more

Is combating media bias Netanyahu’s mission impossible?

The contrast was glaring. A week after The New York Times put a horrifying yet completely misleading picture of a Palestinian Arab child in Gaza on its front page to illustrate a story that lent weight to the false claim that Israel was deliberately starving people in Gaza, it had an opportunity to put an equally awful photo in the same spot. Read more

After the bridge: where do we go from here?

Normally, by midweek, I’m sitting down to write—an op-ed, a column, a reflection to be published here in Australia or shared across the globe. It’s something I do routinely, not out of obligation, but because there is always something urgent to say—something that needs to be said. Read more

August 3, Sydney

This was Australia, Sunday 3rd August 2025, not Berlin 1935. Read more

Thousands shut down Sydney Harbour Bridge

An estimated 25,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest the war on Gaza, with hundreds of police mobilised. Read more

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