The Jewish ANZACs: a legacy of service and sacrifice

As Australians and New Zealanders mark ANZAC Day this week, the contribution of Jewish servicemen and women stands as a clear example of how a small community has played a significant role in the defence of both nations.

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Youth HEAR marks Yom Hashoah with message: “You are not alone”

More than 500 young people gathered in Sydney on Sunday, 12 April, for a Youth HEAR Yom Hashoah commemoration under the theme “Lo Levad: You Are Not Alone” in an evening that balanced remembrance with a deeply felt sense of connection.

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Minns won’t intervene as ‘intifada’ event heads to council hall

Senior state and federal politicians have declined to intervene in a controversial pro-Palestinian forum scheduled to be held at a City of Sydney venue.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut message from Israel’s ambassador to Australia

This year marks my first Yom Ha’atzmaut in Australia, and it is a privilege to share it with the resilient Jewish community here. I know that the vast majority of the Jewish community in Australia acknowledge that Israel is an integral part of their Jewish identity, sharing in the belief in Zion and the shared heritage and destiny.

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Bondi cliffs bloom with memory for Yom HaZikaron

A field of 750 handmade red poppies overlooking Bondi Beach became a striking symbol of remembrance, as Sydney’s Jewish community marked Yom HaZikaron with a project shaped by both Israeli and local tragedy.

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Royal Commission interim report to call for urgent action

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is expected to identify issues requiring immediate action when it delivers its interim report at the end of April, as scrutiny intensifies over possible intelligence and policing failures ahead of the Bondi terror attack.

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Australia’s ambassador visits MDA

Australia’s ambassador to Israel, Neil Hawkins, was a member of a delegation of ambassadors and senior diplomatic representatives who toured Magen David Adom’s national headquarters in Ramla, in a visit aimed at gaining a closer understanding of Israel’s emergency medical system and its role in national resilience.
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Councils to gather in Bondi for antisemitism summit

Waverley Council plans to co-host a national summit on antisemitism and social cohesion in Bondi later this year, ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin America

B’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand President Janine Zimbler will represent the region on an upcoming B’nai B’rith Leadership Mission to Latin America.

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Survivors’ lives rebuilt in Australia to shape Sydney Yom Hashoah commemorations

This year’s Yom HaShoah commemorations in Sydney will shift the focus from the horrors of the Holocaust itself to what followed: how survivors rebuilt their lives in Australia and how doing so helped shape the country they came to call home. Read more

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on. Read more

Victorian Multicultural Commission forced to change charter after antisemitic statements

A Melbourne Jewish community advocate has secured changes to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)’s charter. The changes follow a legal complaint over antisemitic social media posts by a former commissioner.

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Australian Jewish leaders stand with Israel but question death penalty law

Leading Australian Jewish organisations have raised concerns over new Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for terrorists while reaffirming their strong support for Israel and its people.

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

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.

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Hunters Hill Council takes stand against antisemitism

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.

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‘Battle is over’: advocate’s relief as abuser sentenced

A convicted child abuser has walked away from court with a suspended prison sentence, leaving his victim pleased the case is finally over.

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Jewish leaders highlight imbalance in Australia NZ Gaza statement

The Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers have issued a joint statement criticising Israeli actions in Gaza while making no direct reference to Hamas.

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Iran retaliates striking Tel Aviv with cluster warheads

Iran has used cluster warheads to attack on Tel Aviv, in retaliation for Israel’s killing of the Islamic Republic’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani. Read more

NSW government moves to ban public display of IRGC and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols

“There is no place in NSW for hateful, extremist conduct,” State Attorney General Michael Daley said today.

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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.

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Inside Australia’s long fight against antisemitism

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

Israeli Reform Movement head steps in for UIA Progressive Appeal

Lesley Sachs, chairperson of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), will address this year’s UIA Progressive Appeal events in Australia after the war with Iran prevented the originally scheduled guest speaker from travelling.

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Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE

The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE “due to the deteriorating security situation” in the Middle East. Read more

Sydney Biennale criticised for one-sided anti-Israel focus

The 2026 Biennale of Sydney, which will open this Saturday, is facing criticism following claims in many artworks, exhibition texts, and related statements that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This has raised questions about political bias in one of Australia’s major publicly funded arts festivals.

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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.

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Jewish community leaders welcome Hizb ut-Tahrir ban

Jewish community leaders have welcomed the federal government’s decision to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate group laws, describing it as a vital step to combat extremism, antisemitism and threats to social cohesion.

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New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories

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.

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Man pleads not guilty to intimidation charges during Herzog visit

A Sydney man has pleaded not guilty to charges of intimidation and offensive conduct following incidents during the February visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

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Hundreds of Aussies heading home from Middle East

A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai, carrying fleeing Australians, as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.

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The politics of selective outrage

Today, one politician offered the predictable line that “Australia’s voice should be one that supports restraint, reinforces international law, and works towards a more stable and peaceful region”, echoing statements we have heard repeatedly from others over the past few days.

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