New South Wales, Australia

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Jun

Debbie Wasserman, new president of the International Council of Jewish Women, emphasizes the importance of grassroots interfaith dialogues in combating religious extremism and antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

6 months after her father was killed at Bondi Beach, Sheina Gutnick has become a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia

Nomi Kaltmann in JTA · 12 Jun

Sheina Gutnick, a mother of three from Melbourne, became a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia after her father, Reuven Morrison, was killed in a terrorist attack on Bondi Beach during Hanukkah.

0 Antisemitism Communities

6 months after her father was killed at Bondi Beach, Sheina Gutnick has become a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia

Nomi Kaltmann in JTA · 12 Jun

Sheina Gutnick, a mother of three from Melbourne, became a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia after her father, Reuven Morrison, was killed in a terrorist attack on Bondi Beach during Hanukkah.

0 Leadership Ethics

The Jewish Case for Public Service

Sapir · 10 Jun

Exploring the intersection between Jewish faith and public service, the article highlights a personal journey of serving high-stakes national security roles while maintaining religious observance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NY Democratic stalwarts show support for Israel even as Mamdani skips parade

Grace Gilson in JTA · 31 May

In a display of solidarity, key New York political figures, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Rep. Dan Goldman, affirmed their support for Israel at the annual Israel Day Parade.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before commission investigating Bondi attack

Kelly Hartog in JTA · 26 May

Witnesses who testified about the Bondi Beach terror attack during the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia have faced significant online harassment and threats, prompting legal warnings from the commission.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Australian Jews report harassment, intimidation after testifying before commission investigating Bondi attack

Kelly Hartog in JTA · 26 May

Witnesses who testified about the Bondi Beach terror attack during the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia have faced significant online harassment and threats, prompting legal warnings from the commission.

0 Culture Literature

Jewish Insider’s picks for your summer reading list

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 May

To kick off summer, Jewish Insider presents a curated reading list reflecting on Jewish history, culture, and contemporary issues.

0 Politics History

The Palestinian Lies We Were Forced to Respect

Naya Lekht in Future of Jewish · 15 May

Naya Lekht critically examines the impact of the Nakba narrative in framing anti-Zionist sentiment, arguing it functions as a libel against Jews.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Keir Starmer: ‘If you stand alongside people who say Globalize the Intifada, you are calling for terrorism against Jews’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 1 May

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reacting to a terror attack in London's Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green, called for prosecuting those using the phrase "globalize the intifada" at protests.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Police denied Jewish community’s request for more security before Sydney massacre, commission finds

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Apr

In the midst of high threat alerts, the Sydney Jewish community's request for increased police security for a Hanukkah event was denied, leading to a tragic massacre.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Police denied Jewish community’s request for more security before Sydney massacre, commission finds

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Apr

In the midst of high threat alerts, the Sydney Jewish community's request for increased police security for a Hanukkah event was denied, leading to a tragic massacre.

0 Antisemitism Communities

A suspect is charged in one of Toronto’s Jewish shootings — but the bigger picture remains murky

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 28 Apr

Toronto's Jewish community remains on edge after a series of shootings targeting synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses, with the recent arrest of Mohamed Mahdi offering limited insight.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Concert to benefit Bondi Beach victims canceled after Greek choir refuses to sing with Jews

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 28 Apr

A concert intended to support victims of the Bondi Beach massacre was canceled due to the Australian Hellenic Choir's decision not to perform alongside the Sydney Jewish Choral Society.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left has an incitement problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Apr

Joshua Hoffman argues that left-wing media's one-sided portrayal, especially regarding Israel, contributes to incitement and violence against Jews.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who's responsible for deadly antisemitism? Everyone will hate the answer

Joel Swanson in Forward · 17 Apr

This analysis by Joel Swanson highlights the troubling rise of deadly antisemitic attacks in 2025, as documented by a Tel Aviv University report.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle meet with survivors of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting in Sydney

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Apr

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Bondi Beach in Sydney to meet with survivors and first responders of the Hanukkah shooting at a Chabad event, in which 15 people were killed.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle meet with survivors of Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting in Sydney

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Apr

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Bondi Beach in Sydney to meet with survivors and first responders of the Hanukkah shooting at a Chabad event, in which 15 people were killed.

0 Holocaust Communities

“Never Again” is starting to sound like a question.

Shane Shmuel in Future of Jewish · 14 Apr

Shane Shmuel reflects on the personal significance of Yom Hashoah, drawing connections between past Holocaust experiences and the resurgence of antisemitism in contemporary Australia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Apr

In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University.

0 Holocaust Ethics

This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 13 Apr

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and genocide.

0 Antisemitism Communities

As antisemitic attacks mount, Canadian Jews ask whether they still belong

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 6 Apr

Canadian Jews are facing an escalating wave of antisemitic violence, marked by recent synagogue and restaurant attacks, sparking fear and concerns for their safety.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

This isn't Barbra Streisand's 'Yentl' — it isn't I.B. Singer's either

A.J. Goldmann in Forward · 3 Apr

The Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new stage adaptation of "Yentl," running at London's Marylebone Theatre, offers a fresh and complex take on Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story, distinct from Barbra Streisand's famous 1983 musical film.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Next year in Jerusalem?

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 1 Apr

Vanessa Berg's essay explores the evolving significance of the phrase "Next year in Jerusalem" against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in Western countries.

0 Communities Antisemitism

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Mar

In the wake of a recent attack at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit and a general rise in antisemitic incidents, New York City synagogues are bolstering security measures.

JL;DR

Places › Australia ›

New South Wales

Cities