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The Jewish ANZACs: a legacy of service and sacrifice

Rob Klein — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:35:36 +0000

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. From the First World War onwards, Jewish Australians have served in numbers well beyond what their population […]

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First Birthright Israel group since Iran war began arrives from Australia

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:29:31 +0000

A group of 120 young Australian Jews has landed in Israel, becoming the first organised tourist group to enter the country since the outbreak of war with Iran. The participants, aged 18 to 22, arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on April 21, marking the start of Birthright Israel’s summer season on the eve of Israel’s […]

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Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:09:52 +0000

The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has cancelled a forthcoming children’s book after concluding it could not proceed without appearing to endorse public comments made by its illustrator following the Bondi terror attack. Bila: A River Cycle, written by Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money and illustrated by Matt Chun, had been scheduled for release this year. […]

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Bondi cliffs bloom with memory for Yom HaZikaron

Rob Klein — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:30:40 +0000

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. Installed before dawn on the cliffs at Marks Park in Bondi, each poppy was folded by hand and placed with care, representing […]

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Court told about 13-yr-old girl’s alleged targeting Jews

AAP — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:10:31 +0000

A Melbourne teenager accused of a series of offences, including alleged antisemitic targeting, has had her bail refused after a court heard that she deliberately sought out members of the Jewish community. The 13-year-old girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in a children’s court on Monday facing 109 charges, including reckless conduct […]

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Tradition revisited: Fiddler on the Roof returns

Rob Klein — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:42:36 +0000

Few musicals have endured like ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, but its staying power has never relied on nostalgia alone. Since opening on Broadway in 1964, the story of Tevye and his family has travelled across continents and cultures (it ran for more than 50 years in Japan), returning again and again because its central questions […]

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NCJWA launches workshops for Royal Commission submissions

Rob Klein — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:05:21 +0000

The National Council of Jewish Women has launched a series of free national workshops to assist individuals in preparing submissions for the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Led by the national body alongside its sections in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia, the sessions will be held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth […]

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Brae Sokolski shows solidarity as new Star of David colours get green light from stewards

Rob Klein — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:02:11 +0000

Racing Victoria has approved revised racing colours featuring the Star of David for prominent owner Brae Sokolski after an interstate dispute over an earlier design. The new silks consist of a grey base with a blue Star of David, olive sleeves and an olive and grey striped cap. Racing Victoria confirmed the updated design meets […]

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Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:13:24 +0000

A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open. Candy Berger, chief executive and co-owner of Lox In A Box, shared her distress on social media on Thursday night after discovering […]

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Jewish humour cuts through self-help myths in one-man show

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:04:15 +0000

A self-proclaimed guru promising to deliver sunshine in a can is at the centre of a new one-man comedy heading to Melbourne and Sydney, with Jewish-Australian actor Jonny Pasvolsky behind the satire. Written and performed by Pasvolsky, ‘The CAN Principle‘ follows the unlikely rise of fictional life coach Mervin Gimplik, whose philosophy stems from a […]

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