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Q&A | Peter Wertheim on Antisemitism in Australia

Jacob Forman in Moment · 17 Dec

Peter Wertheim, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, discusses the recent rise in antisemitism in Australia following heightened tensions related to events in Gaza.

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They burned a local synagogue, but we're not going anywhere

Ruby Harris in Forward · 12 Dec

Ruby Harris reflects on the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents in Melbourne, Australia, following a recent arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jews have been abandoned by the Australian government

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Dec

In the wake of rising antisemitism in Australia, exacerbated by recent events in Israel, the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue signals a new low in safety for Australian Jews.

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Melbourne, Australia, synagogue set ablaze, forcing congregants to flee

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 5 Dec

A haredi Orthodox synagogue in Ripponlea, a Melbourne suburb, was set on fire by assailants who reportedly threw firebombs and flammable liquid into the building during morning prayers.

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Australia saw antisemitic incidents quadruple after Oct. 7, Jewish group reports

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 4 Dec

Antisemitic incidents in Australia have seen a dramatic increase, quadrupling to over 2,000 reports in the year following the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

0 Literature Antisemitism

How antisemitic was Joseph Conrad, author of 'Heart of Darkness' and 'The Secret Agent'?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 20 Nov

Joseph Conrad, renowned for works like ‘Heart of Darkness,’ presents a complex figure, especially regarding his views on Jews.

0 Music Culture

Bob Dylan, Royal Albert Hall, review: Confounding, poignant and a privilege to witness

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

Bob Dylan's recent performance at the Royal Albert Hall, part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, was an enigmatic yet moving experience that defied traditional concert expectations.

0 Politics Leadership

Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and Tom Homan as Border Czar, and their potential implications for U.S. foreign and immigration policy.

0 Culture Food

She won 'The Great Australian Bake Off' — and with all kosher bakes

Mira Fox in Forward · 3 Jun 2022

Ella Rossanis, a creative and devoted Jewish mother from Australia, unexpectedly found herself winning "The Great Australian Bake Off" after applying on a whim when her husband considered joining Survivor.

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Anti-Semitic Incidents Decline in Australia

Forward · 30 Nov 2015

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry reports a 39% decrease in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia over the past year, attributed to an earlier spike during the Israel and Hamas conflict.