Sydney man jailed for five years over foreign-directed antisemitic attacks
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire Staff
Filed under Local, News
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.
Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years
March 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Local, News, The Great Syd
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.
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.
$12m boost for Jewish education announced during Chief Rabbi Mirvis’s visit
March 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Kesser Torah, Local, News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday Morning Cooking Club is back with a book for the next generation
February 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Have You Heard?
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
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Local, News
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.
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.
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.
Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model
February 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Local, News
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.
‘A shame’: security fears hamper visit by Herzog
Members of Australia’s Jewish community have been left feeling “very uncomfortable” by the Israeli president’s decision to cancel a visit to a place of worship amid security concerns. Read more
Albanese pushes Israeli president on aid worker’s death
The prime minister has raised the death in Gaza of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the visiting Israeli president during talks in Canberra. Read more
Reconnecting through business: the story behind Australia’s new Jewish executive network
February 8, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Featured Articles
A new national network for Australia’s Jewish business executives is preparing to launch chapters in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, with its co-founder saying the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack sharpened the need for trusted, values-based leadership spaces.
NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack
The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach on 14 December, 2025.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.
Sydney Biennale offers preview to Jewish leader amid anti-Zionist concerns
The Biennale of Sydney has sought to ease tensions with Jewish community groups by issuing formal anti-discrimination commitments and inviting a senior Jewish representative to an advance preview of its 2026 exhibition.
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
Filed under Have You Heard?
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.
Alleged Neo-Nazi charged under new hate laws at Australia Day rally
January 27, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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A Sydney man accused of delivering an antisemitic tirade at an Australia Day rally has been alleged to have shown “brazen and public incitement towards the Jewish community”. Read more
Bondi Beach massacre sparks online hate storm, report warns of normalised antisemitism
January 25, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Featured Articles
In the aftermath of the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach, online platforms erupted in antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to a new report from the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI).
Memorial in the suburbs
January 25, 2026 by George Foster
Filed under News
Sydney’s Southern Sydney Synagogue hosted a communal gathering to live stream Chabad of Bondi’s “Light Will Win” memorial, marking thirty days since the tragic Bondi attack in which fifteen innocent people were murdered. Read more
SHIR to perform at ‘Australia Day Live’ in historic first for Jewish music
January 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Have You Heard?
SHIR will take to the stage at ‘Australia Day Live’ this Monday night on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, marking a first for the national event and a moment of deep significance for the Jewish community.
‘Light will win’ on national day of mourning
January 22, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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NSW Premier Chris Minns has used the national day of mourning to thank the Jewish community for bringing the country together while still raw with grief from the Bondi terror attack.
