The useful idiots of Sydney University: a cautionary tale of ignorance and antisemitism

May 16, 2025 by  
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If you’ve ever wondered what “useful idiots” look like in 2025, the University of Sydney’s Student Representative Council (SRC) Special General Meeting (SGM) on 14 May provided a textbook case. Read more

StandWithUs Australia expands campus advocacy

February 10, 2025 by  
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StandWithUs Australia is strengthening its impact on university campuses by selecting its second cohort of Emerson Fellows and adding two dedicated Campus Coordinators. Read more

Richard Kemp attempts to communicate with Sydney Uni pro-Palestinian protestors

May 22, 2024 by  
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A strong supporter of Israel, Colonel Richard Kemp joined StandWithUs’ Michael Gencher and faculty and students at the University of Sydney in an effort to engage with and understand the motivations and goals of the pro-Palestinian encampment protesters on campus.

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StandWithUs appoints Michael Gencher as executive director

March 1, 2024 by  
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StandWithUS has announced the appointment of Sydney-based Michael Gencher to the role of Executive Director, StandWithUs Australia. Read more

Acting CEO for the NSWJBD named

July 11, 2023 by  
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The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has announced that Michael Gencher has today been appointed as the Board’s Acting CEO. Read more