Behind every Royal Commission witness are hundreds too afraid to speak
For every witness who has appeared before the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, there are likely thousands of other Jewish Australians with equally compelling stories who have chosen not to testify publicly.
Darwin honours Australia’s only Jewish premier
A ceremony in Darwin honouring Australia’s only Jewish state premier, Vaiben Louis Solomon, has highlighted the long but little-known history of Jewish contribution to the Northern Territory as community leaders warn of rising antisemitism nationwide.
Jewish students bullied while learning about Holocaust
The Royal Commission has heard how Jewish students were bullied while learning about the Holocaust.
Sydney Grammar suspends Year 12 student over alleged antisemitic AI video
May 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Local, News
Sydney Grammar School has suspended a Year 12 student after an allegedly antisemitic AI-generated video targeting a Jewish classmate was circulated on social media, according to reporting by the Daily Telegraph.
JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia
May 6, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Have You Heard?, JNF, Younger Minds
Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day.
New UK arson attack as PM meets on antisemitism
Britain’s wave of antisemitic attacks “are a crisis for everyone”, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says, as police investigate arson on another Jewish site.
Jewish Australians forced to hide identity due to abuse
One Jewish Australian now covers his kippah with a baseball cap after being violently abused while bystanders did nothing, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has been told.
Jewish Australians begin giving evidence as Royal Commission hearings open
May 4, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Filed under Local, News
Jewish Australians began giving evidence on Monday as public hearings opened in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, marking the first formal examination of how antisemitism is affecting lives across the country.
Debra Messing to headline JCA campaign event in Sydney
April 30, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Featured Articles
As concern over antisemitism continues to rise in Australia following the Bondi terror attack and a series of community incidents, high-profile US actress and advocate Debra Messing is set to visit Sydney as a keynote speaker at the Jewish Communal Appeal’s 2026 Annual Campaign Event.
B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North America
April 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under News
Thousands of Australian football fans, including many Jewish supporters, are set to travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“Concert for Hope and Unity” cancelled after Greek choir declines to perform with Jewish group
A planned benefit concert at Sydney Town Hall to support families affected by the Bondi terror attack has been cancelled after members of a Greek choir refused to perform alongside a Jewish group, citing political objections and fears about security.
Family reunification push brings 240 Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel
April 26, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Filed under Featured Articles
A first group of immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community in northeastern India arrived in Israel on Thursday night, marking the launch of a new government-backed effort to bring the entire community to the country over the coming years.
Thousands of submissions to Commission lay bare antisemitism in daily Australian life
April 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Local, News
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has received more than 3500 submissions, far exceeding expectations and underscoring the scale of antisemitism affecting Jewish Australians.
The Jewish ANZACs: a legacy of service and sacrifice
April 24, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Featured Articles
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.
First Birthright Israel group since Iran war began arrives from Australia
April 24, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under News
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.
Children’s book scrapped after illustrator’s remarks on Bondi victims
April 23, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Books, News
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.
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.
Court told about 13-yr-old girl’s alleged targeting Jews
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.
Tradition revisited: Fiddler on the Roof returns
April 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Featured Articles, theatre
Few musicals have endured like ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, but its staying power has never relied on nostalgia alone.
NCJWA launches workshops for Royal Commission submissions
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.
Brae Sokolski shows solidarity as new Star of David colours get green light from stewards
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.
Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under News
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.
Jewish humour cuts through self-help myths in one-man show
March 24, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Featured Articles
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.
Children affected by Bondi attack rebuild trust in emergency services
March 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Kesser Torah, Local, News, Nextgen
Children from families affected by the Chanukah terror attack at Bondi Beach took part in a community event on Sunday aimed at easing their fear of emergency services.
MinterEllison distances itself from Sydney Biennale as controversy deepens
March 19, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Arts, Local, News
Law firm MinterEllison has moved to distance itself from the Biennale of Sydney, asking for its logo to be removed from the festival’s list of partners and supporters following the opening night controversy involving American performer DJ Haram.
Jewish leaders highlight imbalance in Australia NZ Gaza statement
March 19, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Local, News, World
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.
The Roosters remember Bondi
March 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under News
The Sydney Roosters will pay tribute to the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach tragedy ahead of their first home game of the 2026 NRL season against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium tonight. Read more
CEO refutes claims about Montefiore St Ives development
March 13, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Local, masada, Montefiore Sydney, News
Further to yesterday’s article, opponents of a proposed Montefiore retirement living development in St Ives are largely acting on misinformation about the project, according to the organisation’s CEO Robert Orie.
Dennis Richardson resigns as Special Adviser to Royal Commission into Antisemitism
Former ASIO director-general Dennis Richardson has abruptly resigned from his role as Special Adviser to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Sydney Jewish writer awards expand to six categories
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Books
Shalom Collective will present six prizes at its annual Australian Jewish Writer Awards in August, adding poetry, illustrated manuscripts and emerging writers to a program that has grown steadily since its founding two years ago.
