Police find no offence at neo-Nazi rally as government keeps hate speech review secret

A neo-Nazi leader who promoted a conspiracy theory about the Jewish community during a protest outside NSW Parliament did not breach racial vilification laws, according to a NSW Police review, as debate intensifies over the strength and clarity of the state’s hate speech regime.

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13-year-old girl charged with antisemitic attacks in stolen cars

A 13-year-old girl from Melbourne’s Bayside area faces 52 charges, including antisemitic offences.

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

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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Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running

For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025.

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Extremist seeks forgiveness in court appeal over antisemitic speech

A Sydney man serving a 12-month jail sentence for an antisemitic speech at an Australia Day rally has told the District Court he regrets his actions, has rejected white supremacist ideology, and does not want to be perceived as “a hateful person”.

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Sydney’s Jewish community comes together over food and memory

Hundreds of people gathered at the fourth annual Jewish Food Festival in Sydney’s east on Sunday for a day of food, music and community connections.

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Jewish leaders congratulate Archbishop Randazzo on Vatican appointment

Jewish leaders have offered a warm “mazal tov” to Archbishop Anthony Randazzo following his appointment by Pope Leo as Prefect for the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, praising his longstanding support for the Jewish community in Australia.

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Four Hatzola ambulances torched in London

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

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.

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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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JCA completes the largest governance overhaul in its history

The Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA) has unveiled the most significant governance reform in its history, introducing a new corporate trustee model and modernised trust structure to strengthen its ability to support the Jewish community now and in the future.

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More than a meal: the Jewish Food Festival brings Sydney’s Jewish community together

The Jewish Food Festival will return to Sydney this Sunday, 22 March 2026, bringing the community together for a day of food, culture and connection following the challenges of 2025, including the Bondi terror attack.

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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.

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Sydney man jailed for five years over foreign-directed antisemitic attacks

A 32-year-old Sydney man has today received a maximum five-year prison sentence for masterminding a series of arson attacks and antisemitic vandalism incidents across the city in January 2025.

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Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years

Sydney’s Great Synagogue has rededicated its sanctuary in a ceremony led by the Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, marking the completion of a major restoration of one of Australia’s most significant Jewish heritage buildings.

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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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$12m boost for Jewish education announced during Chief Rabbi Mirvis’s visit

A $12 million multi-year funding commitment to Jewish education and community programs was announced at Kesser Torah College during a visit by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis.

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Jewish women share stories of leadership and resilience

Sydney’s Emanuel Synagogue combined with WIZO to mark International Women’s Day yesterday, with a panel of Jewish women from film, journalism, humanitarian aid, and education reflecting on how storytelling and identity shape public conversation and social change.

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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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UK police arrest four men suspected of spying for Iran on Jewish community

British police have arrested four men suspected of spying for Iran following an investigation into alleged surveillance of Jewish sites and individuals in London.

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Ecstatic reception greets Dayenu at Mardi Gras

Jewish LGBTQ+ group Dayenu marched in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras last Saturday after reversing an earlier decision to withdraw over security concerns.

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Activist loses case over “All Zionists are terrorists” chant

Melbourne activist Hash Tayeh, who led crowds in chanting “All Zionists are terrorists” at pro-Palestinian rallies, has been found to have breached Victorian law in a ruling delivered today by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

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Antisemitism royal commission holds first public hearing

The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion held its first public hearing at 10:30am in Sydney today.

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Monday Morning Cooking Club is back with a book for the next generation

The Monday Morning Cooking Club did not set out to build a publishing brand. It set out to save recipes. The project began in 2006 when six women from Sydney’s Jewish community came together to write a cookbook for charity. Read more

Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears

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.

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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.

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Noa Tishby comforts ‘forgotten’ Bondi survivors

Israeli author, actor and activist Noa Tishby has told survivors of the Bondi terror attack that their trauma is real and that they are part of a global Jewish community that felt the shock of December 14.

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Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project

The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums.  Read more

Man charged over alleged stalking of President Herzog in Sydney

A 45-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stalking Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his official visit to Sydney this week.

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Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model

The Bondi Community Hub will change format at the end of this week as recovery efforts move into a longer-term phase, with services embedded directly within community organisations following the December 14 antisemitic terror attack.

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