Bankstown nurses seek to exclude key video evidence

A Sydney court has heard a bid to exclude a video at the centre of the prosecution of two former Bankstown Hospital nurses accused of making antisemitic threats against Israeli patients.

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Update: Limmud defends pluralism after Shalom and Adamama withdraw

Adamama and Shalom have withdrawn from Limmud Oz Sydney 2026 following a disagreement over the participation of one of the speakers, but the festival will still proceed next weekend as planned.

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STOP PRESS: Limmud will run LimmudOZ without Adamama

STOP PRESS: Unfortunately Shalom Collective and Limmud Oz Sydney have been unable to agree on the final program for Adamama & Limmud Festival 2026. The joint event has been cancelled, and Limmud Oz is proceeding with a separate event. 

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Adamama and LimmudOz will join forces over the June long weekend for a new Sydney festival bringing together Jewish learning, culture, politics, Israel, music, food, nature and family activities.

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Commissioner condemns online abuse of Jewish witnesses

Commissioner Virginia Bell has issued a dramatic warning to people intimidating and harassing Jewish witnesses who have given evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

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Young Jewish leaders chart a path forward after October 7 and Bondi

Young Jewish leaders from more than 30 organisations recently gathered in Sydney for a unique national summit.

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Maccabi Bridge bridges generations

Last weekend, Maccabi Bridge held its inaugural 2026 National Championships in Sydney, bringing together more than 50 bridge players from across the community for a day of competition, strategy and social connection.

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Cast announced for Australia’s Fiddler on the Roof

Troy Sussman began preparing for Tevye before he knew the role was his.

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The West is “sleepwalking” into catastrophe on antisemitism

David Harris was once described by the late former Israeli president and prime minister Shimon Peres as “the foreign minister of the Jewish people”.

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Eddie Jaku’s granddaughter reflects on “The Happiest Man on Earth”

By Danielle Jaku-Greenfield

You wouldn’t believe how strange it is to see a man you don’t know perform as your grandfather on stage.
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The antisemitism driving Jewish musicians off Australian stages

Australian performer Deborah Conway has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion that Jewish musicians are being targeted, cancelled and professionally punished because of their Jewish identity and connection to Israel.

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Unity dinner brings faith communities together

B’nai B’rith NSW will host “A Celebration of Unity” in Sydney next month, bringing together Jewish, Christian, multi-faith and secular communities for an evening of connection, discussion and shared cultural experience.

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‘Greatest threat’: dire warning on antisemitic attacks

A spate of antisemitic firebombings and graffiti attacks has prompted a judge to warn that shadowy overseas actors are seeking to fracture Australian society.

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Albanese says alleged antisemitic abuse at netball match is “beyond belief”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the alleged antisemitic abuse directed at Jewish children during a Sydney netball match, describing the incident as “beyond belief” and warning that hateful language is increasingly being normalised through social media.

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Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match

A 42-year-old woman has been charged and provisionally suspended from all netball activities after allegedly directing antisemitic abuse at Jewish children during an under-12s match at Heffron Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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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.

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Hakoah reaches major milestone as White City precinct takes shape

Hakoah has announced a major construction milestone at its new White City precinct, confirming the steel framework for the multi-use courts has now been completed as large-scale work continues across the site.

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Second hearing block of Royal Commission to examine lead-up to Bondi terror attack

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has announced that the second hearing block will have a major focus on the circumstances surrounding the December 2025 terror attack at Bondi Beach during the “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration.

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Update: man arrested after antisemitic incident outside hearings

A 68-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly wearing a shirt displaying an offensive symbol outside the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion hearing venue in Sydney.

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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.

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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.

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Royal Commission hearings to begin this week as submissions pass 5,700

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will open its first public hearings in Sydney this week, following the release of its interim report and a sharp rise in submissions detailing antisemitism across Australia.

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Minns admits failure to protect Jews before Bondi attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns has acknowledged that his government failed in its core duty to protect citizens during the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last December.

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Prince Harry, Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors

On the final leg of their Australian tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Read more

Sydney Jewish comedy showcase returns with laughs, stories and a stacked line-up

Sydney’s Jewish comedy scene is gearing up for a lively night, with the Sydney Jewish Comedy Showcase returning next month as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.

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Backlash grows over Sydney event defending ‘globalise the intifada’

A City of Sydney council venue will host a public forum next month defending the phrase “globalise the intifada”, prompting strong criticism from Jewish leaders and renewed scrutiny of Cumberland councillor Ahmed Ouf.

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Accused Bondi shooter’s fearful family lose court gag order bid

Death threats against family members of the surviving alleged Bondi massacre gunman have failed to persuade a judge to bar the publication of their names.

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Federal and state governments commit $32 million to Hakoah redevelopment

Federal and New South Wales governments have announced a combined $32 million in new funding for the redevelopment of the Hakoah Club at White City in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with a strong focus on infrastructure and security following the Bondi terror attack.

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

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.

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Inside Australia’s long fight against antisemitism

Australia’s antisemitism crisis did not begin with the Bondi terror attack on 14 December 2025, but that night forced the country to confront it. The massacre, which killed 15 people at a Chanukah gathering, turned a growing problem into a national reckoning. Read more

The Roosters remember Bondi

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

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