Workplace program aims to address antisemitism and strengthen social cohesion
March 24, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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On Thursday, Melbourne Holocaust Museum will launch a new workplace program aimed at strengthening social cohesion and helping organisations address antisemitism, as Jewish communities across Australia continue to face a surge in incidents.
Four Hatzola ambulances torched in London
March 23, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Residents in a predominantly Jewish north London suburb were roused before dawn on Monday by explosions when four ambulances from a Jewish volunteer emergency service were deliberately set alight in an incident police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. Read more
Jewish children targeted in antisemitic attack at Questacon
Two Jewish primary school students on a Canberra excursion were subjected to a Nazi salute slogan by a fellow student.
Major sponsor PwC pulls out of Biennale after DJ’s antisemitic chants
PwC has withdrawn its sponsorship and association from the Biennale of Sydney following controversy over antisemitic and antizionist remarks during the festival’s opening night on Friday.
Leeser calls for rethink of antisemitism education at UNESCO schools forum
Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser has called for a fundamental shift in how antisemitism is taught in Australian schools, warning that decades of Holocaust-focused education have failed to prevent rising hostility towards Jews.
Inside Australia’s long fight against antisemitism
March 16, 2026 by Rob Klein
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Australia’s antisemitism crisis did not begin with the Bondi terror attack on 14 December 2025, but that night forced the country to confront it. The massacre, which killed 15 people at a Chanukah gathering, turned a growing problem into a national reckoning. Read more
Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism
March 15, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under ECAJ, Featured Articles, Local, Sydney Jewish Organisations, Zionist Federation of Australia
Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying personal accounts will play a key role in the inquiry’s work.
Outrage after DJ leads antizionist chants at Sydney Biennale
Sydney’s Biennale of Sydney has come under renewed criticism after an American DJ used a festival performance to accuse Israel of genocide and lead chants supporting Palestinian “resistance” during the taxpayer-funded event.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Read more
Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry
Families of people murdered in the Bondi massacre fear the royal commission into antisemitism will become a farce following the sudden resignation of a former ASIO boss from the inquiry.
Dennis Richardson resigns as Special Adviser to Royal Commission into Antisemitism
Former ASIO director-general Dennis Richardson has abruptly resigned from his role as Special Adviser to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Ryvchin warns global leaders after deadly attacks on Australian Jews
Jewish Australians have experienced the sharpest decline in physical security of any Jewish community in the world, according to Alex Ryvchin, a sobering assessment from a leader in a country long considered one of the world’s safest democracies.
Think tank warns social media outrage fuelling distrust and division
March 5, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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Online outrage and disinformation spreading across social media are emerging as a serious threat to Australia’s social cohesion, according to a new report that warns the country is facing growing pressure from polarisation, terrorism and foreign conflicts.
Iran’s shadow in Australia’s antisemitism debate
March 4, 2026 by Adam Kreuzer
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As Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its work, a series of public mourning notices issued by numerous Shi’a Islamic centres in Australia following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has added a sharp new edge to an already tense national conversation.
Four inseparable friends and the enduring legacy of Bondi
March 2, 2026 by Rob Klein
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Marika Pogany went down to Bondi Beach with three close friends for a celebration on an idyllic Sydney summer afternoon. They were all in their 80s, and they had enjoyed this kind of outing for years. They talked about the chaos of Bondi traffic while settling into their white plastic chairs to enjoy the Chanukah by the Beach gathering.
Bondi survivor Arsen Ostrovsky on dedicating his life to fighting for the Jewish state
Arsen Ostrovsky has built his career defending Israel in what he calls the world’s “most hostile arenas”. This week at the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington DC, that defence became deeply personal.
Antisemitism royal commission holds first public hearing
February 24, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion held its first public hearing at 10:30am in Sydney today.
Teen punched three times at scout camp in antisemitic attack, police say
A Jewish teenager was allegedly punched three times in the face at a major Victorian scout camp after being singled out for wearing a kippah and an Israeli flag over his shoulders, as community leaders warned of a worsening climate of hostility towards Jewish Australians.
92-year-old survivor urges action against hatred at Adelaide museum reopening
At 92, Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner delivered a message shaped by experience and urgency: remembrance must lead to action.
Attack on city synagogue concerning, says premier
February 21, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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A synagogue has been damaged after a car rammed into its front gates, prompting a police investigation. Read more
Campus antisemitism exposed, but community says response falls short
February 17, 2026 by Rob Klein
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The Australian Human Rights Commission’s ‘Respect at Uni’ report, released this week, has exposed the deep and personal impact of antisemitism on Australian university campuses. Read more
Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Jewish community welcomes Queensland government crackdown on hate speech and symbols
Jewish leaders in Queensland have welcomed sweeping new legislation aimed at banning terrorist symbols and extremist slogans, describing the reforms as a vital step towards restoring a sense of safety after what they say has been an unprecedented surge in antisemitism.
Jewish community leaders welcome Taylor’s election as new Liberal leader
Jewish community organisations have welcomed Angus Taylor’s election today as federal Liberal Party leader, praising his longstanding support for Israel and his firm stance against antisemitism.
Herzog tells Jewish students to carry identity with pride
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog were welcomed by hundreds of students at Moriah College on Tuesday as part of the President’s official visit to Australia, delivering a clear message of pride, resilience and connection to Israel amid rising antisemitism.
‘We shall overcome this evil together’ – Herzog at Bondi memorial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit to Australia on Monday morning at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded during a Chanukah gathering.
Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move
Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and antisemitism. Read more
A mother’s survival, a son’s oath: a judge’s story of gratitude
When Gregory Sirtes took the oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on Friday, he presented the moment not as a personal triumph, but as the continuation of a family story that began in the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp.
Airport worker charged over alleged Nazi salute at Jewish school group
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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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.
Jewish House launches ‘Unbreakable’ program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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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.
