Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance
Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day.
Sydney ‘globalise the intifada’ forum moves to outdoor venue after council venue cancelled
A controversial Sydney forum defending the slogan “Globalise the Intifada” has been forced out of a City of Sydney venue following public backlash, with organisers claiming the decision has shifted to a new outdoor location.
Jewish Australians begin giving evidence as Royal Commission hearings open
May 4, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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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.
Jewish events to face tighter security as royal commission interim report sets out reforms
April 30, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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Public Jewish life in Australia is set to operate under heightened security as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion calls for nationwide changes following the Bondi terror attack, warning that festivals such as Chanukah will continue to be high-risk targets.
Thousands of submissions to Commission lay bare antisemitism in daily Australian life
April 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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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.
Survivors’ lives rebuilt in Australia to shape Sydney Yom Hashoah commemorations
This year’s Yom HaShoah commemorations in Sydney will shift the focus from the horrors of the Holocaust itself to what followed: how survivors rebuilt their lives in Australia and how doing so helped shape the country they came to call home. Read more
Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders.
“An act of national self-sabotage” – Jewish leaders condemn Auburn rally
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Jewish leaders have criticised a protest held in Sydney’s west that openly supported Iran’s Islamist regime, PFLP and the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.
MinterEllison distances itself from Sydney Biennale as controversy deepens
March 19, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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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.
Major sponsor PwC pulls out of Biennale after DJ’s antisemitic chants
PwC has withdrawn its sponsorship and association from the Biennale of Sydney following controversy over antisemitic and antizionist remarks during the festival’s opening night on Friday.
Outrage after DJ leads antizionist chants at Sydney Biennale
Sydney’s Biennale of Sydney has come under renewed criticism after an American DJ used a festival performance to accuse Israel of genocide and lead chants supporting Palestinian “resistance” during the taxpayer-funded event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brisbane Lord Mayor visits Bondi terror attack site
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner visited the site of the Bondi terror attack today, paying a personal tribute to the victims and to a community still living with the impact of the December violence.
NSW parliamentary committee recommends ban on controversial slogan
February 1, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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A New South Wales parliamentary committee has recommended banning the public use of the slogan “globalise the intifada”, finding the phrase incites hatred and poses a risk to community safety.
‘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.
Government names leaders to oversee recovery from Bondi terror attack
One month after the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, the NSW Government has appointed two senior figures to oversee the long-term recovery of the affected community.
Segal condemns Wilcox cartoon as Jewish leaders warn of antisemitic tropes
Australia’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has added her voice to criticism of a recent cartoon by Cathy Wilcox.
Jewish community leadership calls for a Royal Commission
December 30, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, together with the Jewish roof organisations in each State and Territory, call for a Federal Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read more
The forgotten exodus: Sydney honours 850,000 Jews who fled Arab lands and Iran
More than 200 people gathered at the National Council of Jewish Women hall in Woollahra on Sunday evening for the annual commemoration honouring Jewish refugees from Arab lands and Iran. Read more
Light overcomes darkness: NSW leaders deliver united message at Chanukah event
The Jewish community has “reclaimed this house for the people of New South Wales.” Read more
Jewish community welcomes Kellie Sloane appointment, pays tribute to Speakman
Kellie Sloane has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party after Mark Speakman stepped down on Thursday.
From Kristallnacht to Kindertransport: Sydney commemoration unites generations of hope
Last night, close to 800 people gathered in Sydney for the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ annual Kristallnacht commemoration, an evening that powerfully linked a notorious moment of the Nazi pogrom with the subsequent act of rescue. The event, themed “From Kristallnacht to Kindertransport”, was a moving reflection on memory, compassion, and resilience.
Words stopped being enough a long time ago — consequences are long overdue
November 10, 2025 by Michael Gencher
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Across Australia, for more than two years, we’ve witnessed a dangerous decline — not just in rhetoric, but in leadership, accountability, and moral courage. The result is a nation increasingly failing to protect its Jewish community — and, by extension, the values that define us all. Read more
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrates eight decades of strength and service
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrated eight decades of resilience and service with a major function at Parliament House on the evening of October 28. Read more
Sydney MPs face tough questions from Jewish community
Three Sydney MPs, representing electorates where most of the city’s Jewish community lives, met with Jewish voters this week in an online forum hosted by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, confronting tough questions about antisemitism, Middle East policy, and national unity.
Segal’s antisemitism report urges bold reforms across education, media and migration
In response to a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents across Australia, a landmark action report was today launched with the support of the government, aimed at combating anti-Jewish hatred.
