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The antisemitism driving Jewish musicians off Australian stages

Rob Klein — Wed, 13 May 2026 07:51:42 +0000

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. The singer-songwriter gave evidence during the commission’s Sydney hearings alongside Melbourne saxophonist and composer Joshua Moshe. The inquiry heard that Jewish artists […]

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Unity dinner brings faith communities together

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:20:14 +0000

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. The dinner, to be held on Saturday, June 13, will include a havdalah ceremony, live entertainment by Chutney and traditional hora dancing. Organisers say […]

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‘Greatest threat’: dire warning on antisemitic attacks

AAP — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:28:05 +0000

A spate of antisemitic firebombings and graffiti attacks has prompted a judge to warn that shadowy overseas actors are seeking to fracture Australian society. A man behind a series of antisemitic attacks has lost his appeal, as a judge issued an ominous warning about overseas figures trying to divide Australian society. Nicholas James Alexander, 33, […]

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

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 11 May 2026 07:42:32 +0000

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. In an interview with Sally Sara, host of ABC Radio National’s RN Breakfast, Albanese said the challenge of […]

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

J-Wire News Service — Sat, 09 May 2026 23:45:04 +0000

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. NSW Police said the woman was issued with a Court Attendance Notice on Sunday and charged with using offensive language in or near […]

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Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Rob Klein — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:16:27 +0000

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day. This was a powerful show of solidarity amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The annual Yom Ha’atzma’ut reception was presented in Sydney’s CBD by the NSW Jewish Board of […]

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Hakoah reaches major milestone as White City precinct takes shape

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:07:31 +0000

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. In its May 2026 construction update, Hakoah said the project was “powering ahead”, with the scale of the precinct becoming increasingly visible beneath […]

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

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 08 May 2026 01:11:14 +0000

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. The hearings will examine key issues identified in the Commission’s Interim Report, including the terrorism threat […]

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Update: man arrested after antisemitic incident outside hearings

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:02:56 +0000

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. NSW Police said officers attached to Operation Shelter were patrolling outside a building on Clarence Street at about 11am on Wednesday when they saw the man allegedly […]

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Jewish Australians forced to hide identity due to abuse

AAP — Tue, 05 May 2026 06:26:59 +0000

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. The apparent normalisation of antisemitism and the silence that follows incidents targeting their community is the greatest disappointment for Jewish Australians. A second day of […]

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