Lecture: Is free will an illusion?

That question will sit at the heart of a major public lecture by internationally renowned Jewish philosopher Associate Professor Samuel Lebens when he visits Australia in July.

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Third man charged over alleged Adass Israel Synagogue arson

Victorian counter-terrorism investigators have charged a third man over the alleged arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024.

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What message does government secrecy send?

The federal government’s attempt to keep information from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion raises a question that goes well beyond Cabinet confidentiality.

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Israel’s 78th anniversary marked with bipartisan support in Melbourne

On Wednesday night, Victorian Jewish community leaders and state members of parliament celebrated the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence at the Sofitel in Melbourne.

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Gencher to contest Pittwater for Liberals

Michael Gencher has been named as the Liberal candidate for Pittwater, setting up a contest with independent MP Jacqui Scruby at the 2027 New South Wales election.

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NCJWA invites nominations for inaugural Esther Awards

Australia’s peak Jewish women’s organisation has launched a new national awards program honouring women who have shown courage, leadership and commitment to the Jewish community.

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Bondi memorial hears community chose pride over fear

More than 200 members of Sydney’s Jewish community, together with victims’ families, survivors, first responders and supporters, gathered in the rain at Bondi Beach on Sunday night to mark six months since the December 14 terrorist attack that claimed 15 lives.

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NSW government announces details of recovery package six months after Bondi terror attack

The New South Wales Government has unveiled an $8.3 million recovery and resilience package for the Jewish and Bondi communities, exactly six months after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and stands as Australia’s worst terrorist incident.

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Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

A memorial for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack is set to be installed as part of an $8.3 million funding package to help the Jewish community recover. Read more

New funding available for Jewish festivals and cultural events

The state government has announced $1 million for the Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants Program, opening a key funding avenue for Jewish community organisations in NSW.

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Neo-Nazi linked man charged over alleged threats to royal commission witness

A Northern Rivers man linked to the National Socialist Network has been charged after allegedly sending offensive emails to a witness before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

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Community to gather in Bondi to mark six months since tragedy

Sydney’s Jewish community and friends will gather this Sunday evening, 14 June, to mark six months since the devastating tragedy that shook the local area and the nation.

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The Royal Commission is listening. Is the government?

Australia finds itself in a strange and troubling position. Read more

New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities

New Zealand has joined twenty-one other countries in condemning what Western governments describe as an Iranian-backed campaign targeting Jewish communities, dissidents, journalists and American interests across Europe, North America and Australia. Read more

Victorian Jewish groups offered grants for healing after Bondi

Victorian Jewish organisations will be able to apply for new one-off wellbeing grants announced today in a move aimed at helping the community recover from the Bondi Beach terror attack and the continuing strain of antisemitism.

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When fear takes hold, how do communities keep talking?

Earlier this year, Rabbi Zalman Kastel had a personal encounter with some people that seemed to him to be antisemitic.

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Bondi sunrise service honours victims of tragedy

As the sun rose over Bondi Beach on Tuesday, members of the Sydney Jewish community came together to mark six months since the terror attack that shook Australia and the Jewish world.

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Jewish teacher says school failed to act on antisemitic abuse

 A Jewish educator at a Victorian government secondary college has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion she felt unsupported after facing repeated antisemitic harassment from students.

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Maccabi Australia withdraws from Maccabiah Games

Maccabi Australia has made the difficult decision and withdrawn its team from next month’s Maccabiah Games in Israel.

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After Bondi, a daughter’s grief becomes a national mission

Sheina Gutnick says Australia’s response to antisemitism must move from national hearings and public statements into local communities, where hatred is often first seen and where practical action can be taken.

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Your ABC just told Jewish Australians where they stand

Sometimes an institution does not need to issue a statement. Its decisions say enough. Read more

Your tone-deaf ABC hires Grace Tame

Former Australian of Year Grace Tame has been hired by the ABC to showcase a four-episodes podcast on autism. Read more

Debra Messing tells JCA gala it’s time for Jews to be louder and prouder

Actress Debra Messing has urged Sydney’s Jewish community to stand openly and proudly as Jews, telling JCA’s major campaign event that the answer to antisemitism is not silence but courage, unity and identity.

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Update: Limmud defends pluralism after Shalom and Adamama withdraw

Adamama and Shalom have withdrawn from Limmud Oz Sydney 2026 following a disagreement over the participation of one of the speakers, but the festival will still proceed next weekend as planned.

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When Jewish advocacy is treated as suspicion

There is an uncomfortable question sitting beneath the public discussion about antisemitism in Australia. Read more

Piecing our stories together

Grounded in Jewish values, Gesher by UIA (United Israel Appeal) is about building bridges – ‘Gesher’, between people, across communities, and to Israel, through shared experiences, open conversations, and a strong sense of belonging. Read more

Emanuel Synagogue marks leadership change at AGM

Australia’s largest congregation, Emanuel Synagogue in Woollahra, has appointed Ian Rathmell as its new president.

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Government announces full-time counter-terrorism coordinator

Senior national security figure Brendan Dowling has taken up the role of Australia’s first dedicated, full-time Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, a direct response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

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Bondi attack security failures under Royal Commission scrutiny

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will turn its attention to the security and intelligence failures surrounding the Bondi terrorist attack when its second block of public hearings begins this Sydney on Monday, 25 May 2026.

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Educate 10,000 opens doors to understanding Judaism

More than 40 organisations and hundreds of individuals have pledged to learn more about Victoria’s Jewish community through the JCCV’s Educate 10,000 campaign.

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