The Rooster 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
Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years
March 11, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Local, News, The Great Syd
Sydney’s Great Synagogue has rededicated its sanctuary in a ceremony led by the Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, marking the completion of a major restoration of one of Australia’s most significant Jewish heritage buildings.
Matilda’s parents wed in quiet Sydney ceremony
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Local, News
The parents of the youngest person killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack have married in a small, private ceremony in Sydney, carving out a moment of joy after months of profound grief.
$12m boost for Jewish education announced during Chief Rabbi Mirvis’s visit
March 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Kesser Torah, Local, News
A $12 million multi-year funding commitment to Jewish education and community programs was announced at Kesser Torah College during a visit by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis.
Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded
A premier has accepted the buck stops with him after passing over internal advice that warned about excessive policing before he gave his state’s top officer extra power to restrict protests. Read more
Man pleads not guilty to intimidation charges during Herzog visit
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under News
A Sydney man has pleaded not guilty to charges of intimidation and offensive conduct following incidents during the February visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Have You Heard?, Sports News
The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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.
MP’s populism threat warning as cops crack down on hate
A Labor MP has warned Australia’s social cohesion is under threat from extreme right and left-wing ideologies, arguing for so-called progressive patriotism. Read more
Israeli mayor brings message of radical hope to Sydney
Michal Uziyahu has a phrase she returns to again and again: snap out of it. Read more
Friends host Dan’s Legacy Cup to remember Bondi terror victim
A memorial football tournament took place at Barracluff Park in Bondi on Saturday to celebrate the life and passion for the game of Dan Elkayam, one of the Jewish victims of the Bondi terror attack. Read more
Portrait of love and loss unveiled at Chabad gathering in Bondi
February 20, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Chabad of Bondi, News, Painting and sculpture, Synagogues
When Melbourne portrait artist Miriam Lange received the call from Rabbi Mendy Groner of Chabad Glen Eira, she did not hesitate. Read more
Asi Wind brings more than magic to Sydney
February 20, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Arts, Have You Heard?, theatre
For Israeli-born magician Asi Wind, magic is not about fooling people. It is about reaching them. Read more
Dayenu confirms return to Mardi Gras parade – ‘delighted to be marching’
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu will march in the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 28 February, reversing its earlier decision to withdraw after securing additional safety assurances.
Author Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Sydney Writers Festival
February 18, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Filed under Local, News
Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Australia’s largest writers’ event. Read more
Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Local, News
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project
The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums. Read more
Man charged over alleged stalking of President Herzog in Sydney
A 45-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stalking Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his official visit to Sydney this week.
White nationalist admits inciting hate on Australia Day
A man who twice referred to Jewish people as the “greatest enemy” during an Australia Day rally speech has admitted promoting hatred with his vile remarks. Read more
‘You are family. You are not alone’: Herzog joined by Albanese at Chabad of Bondi
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined members of the Jewish community on Tuesday evening for a moving memorial at Chabad of Bondi, marking one of several significant events of remembrance during Herzog’s visit in the wake of the December 14 Bondi terror attack.
Bondi survivor gives thanks at the Rebbe’s grave
Yanky Super, a 24-year-old paramedic and volunteer on duty with Sydney’s Hatzalah emergency medical services, didn’t even hear a shot fired at Chabad of Bondi’s ‘Chanukah at the Sea’ event before he felt a bullet hit him in the back, collapsing his lung. Read more
Israeli president trip defended ahead of Canberra visit
Security has been tightened in the nation’s capital ahead of Isaac Herzog’s visit to Canberra on the third day of his contentious Australian trip. Read more
‘We shall overcome this evil together’ – Herzog at Bondi memorial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit to Australia on Monday morning at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded during a Chanukah gathering.
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. Read more
Former Sydney Uni staffer banned from campus after court appearance
A former staff member of the University of Sydney has faced court charged with multiple offences after allegedly launching an unprovoked antisemitic tirade at Jewish students during a religious gathering on campus last year.
Antisemitic vandal’s surprising vow after Bondi attack
A vandal who spearheaded an antisemitic rampage has vowed to seek retribution for the Bondi terror attack on behalf of the Jewish community, a judge has been told. Read more
Herzog to arrive in Australia on Sunday week
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to arrive in Australia on Sunday February 8 for an official visit focused on supporting the country’s Jewish community in the wake of the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Read more
US will keep defeating evil of Jew-hatred, Rubio says on Australia Day
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent nearly 20% of a Jan. 25 statement marking Australia Day discussing the antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Chanukah in December. Read more
Top Israeli diplomat to headline 2026 UIA galas
January 27, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under News
UIA Australia has secured Ron Dermer—widely considered one of Israel’s most influential diplomats of the past decade—as headline speaker for its 2026 Gala Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Read more
Sydney Opera House memorial reclaims a national symbol after Bondi attack
Flags above the Sydney Harbour Bridge flew at half-mast last night as families of the victims, Jewish leaders and political figures gathered at the Sydney Opera House for a national memorial service marking the deaths of 15 people in the Bondi Beach antisemitic terror attack. Read more
