Australian Jews

Survey:

Majority of Australians fear for religious safety after Bondi

A new CAM survey finds 52% of Australians feel less confident people of all faiths can live safely after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre.

Australian tribunal rules:

'All Zionists are terrorists' chant is unlawful

The Victorian Tribunal rules that the chant “All Zionists are terrorists" incites hatred against Jews, affirming that freedom of speech in Australia does not extend to racial or religious vilification.

Man crashes car into synagogue gates in Australia

Queensland Police have charged a 32-year-old man with a hate crime after he struck the gates of a synagogue in Brisbane with his car and fled the scene.

President Herzog:

'Jewish hope is a promise, not a dream'

Speaking in Melbourne, President Herzog delivered an address against antisemitism and terror, calling on Jews worldwide to stand proud and reaffirming Israel’s role in defending the free world.

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Bondi Beach orphans recite Kaddish beside President Herzog

President Herzog visited the Chabad synagogue in Bondi during his state visit to Australia, standing with young orphans from the Bondi Beach massacre who recited Kaddish in memory of their relatives.

Australia passes sweeping legislation against antisemitism

The new laws, first proposed after the Bondi Beach shooting, include tighter regulation on weapon imports, a national buyback program for civilian firearms and eased deportation of purveyors of hatred.

From Sydney to Israel:

The first family to make aliyah in 2026

Zacks family from Australia lands in Israel, greeting the new year with brand-new Israeli identity cards.

Victoria, Australia to transfer millions to securing Jews

Following the terror attack at Bondi Beach, the Victorian government will allocate nearly AU$2 million to the security of Jewish institutions.

To those mourning in Australia:

Hands across the ocean - from Israel's bereaved children

A message of love and faith from 400 bereaved children in Israel to the bereaved and injured children and families of the Bondi Beach masssacre.

Eighth Hanukkah candle lit at Bondi Beach shooting site

In a ceremony alongside hundreds of members of Sydney's Jewish community, volunteers from ZAKA's international unit lit the final Hanukkah candle at the site where the attack occurred.

An Australian rabbi writes on Mikeitz:

How the Australian government can regain the trust of its Jews

Someone asked me if there is any way that we can forgive the Australian government and what it would take for them to regain trust of Australian Jewry. So, let’s talk about Yosef.

Arsen's moments of horror

'I fell to the ground, no one could help'

Arsen Ostrovsky, a survivor of the Bondi Beach shooting, says he saw the terrorists with his own eyes and survived a shot to the head as he rushed to save his family.

10-year-old Matilda, murdered in Sydney massacre, is laid to rest

Family and friends of Matilda, the youngest victim of the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, wear bee stickers in tribute to Matilda's middle name, 'Bee.'

Haunting Video:

Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Matilda - before both were murdered

A video posted by the father of Matilda, the 10-year-old girl murdered in the Sydney Hanukkah massacre, shows her and Rabbi Eli Schlanger on the beach - before both were murdered in the Bondi Beach shooting.

Miracle at Bondi Beach: Bullet stopped by radio

An Australian Hatzolah volunteer who treated victims in the Bondi Beach shooting was shot in the chest - and was saved by his radio stopping the bullet.

Rabbi of Mizrachi Bondi:

'We won't let terror win'

Rabbi Shua Solomon, President of the NSW Rabbinical Council, said that the Bondi Beach shooting has touched every Jew in Australia.

'Like Oct. 7':

ZAKA delegation begins operations at Sydney attack site

ZAKA volunteers are operating at the scene of the Bondi Beach attack under an emergency permit from local police, in cooperation with security forces and members of the Jewish community.

In solidarity with Australian Jews

Levite choir sings on the Temple Mount

A group of Levites sang the final verse of 'Maoz Tzur' at Judaism's holiest site in memory of the victims of the horrific terror attack in Sydney.

New details from massacre

Holocaust survivor shielded wife, and was murdered

Australian investigators say one attacker was recently fired from his job, a jihadist flag was found in the terrorists’ vehicle, and links to ISIS are now being examined.

Giulio Meotti:

The Australian Pogrom: a wake-up call for the entire West

People weep, but multicultural tears do not wash away the blood shed by radical Islam which is taking advantage of the political cowardice of those who are too innocent to recognize evil when it does not wear the uniform of a cartoon villain. Opinion.

Netanyahu: Australia’s antisemitism policy fuels hate

At government meeting in Dimona, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes Australia's response to rising antisemitism, urging stronger action and condemning Prime Minister Albanese's policies for exacerbating hate.

Terror in Australia:

Who is to blame?

Is it just a coincidence that there has been so much antisemitism in Australia during the same period that the Australian government has been turning against Israel and tolerating local pro-Hamas activity? Opinion.

The Australian Massacre & Shani Louk:

Shani Louk was murdered on October 7, let us respect her memory

The Australian Massacre makes it even more shocking that a New York building is suing Rabbi Shmuley Boteach for honoring my murdered daughter Shani. Opinion.

A first-person account:

Antisemitism is a disease in Australia

Australian antisemitism didn't start after October 7, it just came out of the woodwork. A story of vicious antisemitic nastiness that took place decades ago in the land of Waltzing Matilda. Op-ed.

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Investigators traced payments through intermediaries to expose how Iran funneled money to local criminals used in the synagogue attack.

Australia:

Jewish leaders outraged after government blocks MK Rothman

Australian Jewish Association says the government’s move to cancel visa of MK Simcha Rothman at the last minute is "viciously antisemitic," alleges the government is hostile to Jewish and Israeli visitors.

Australia's Urbi et Orbi moment

The march across the bridge was a hatefest - but only for Jews. Do they have a future in Australia? Opinion.

Envoy warns:

Antisemitism at 'tipping point' for Australian Jewry

Jewish Australians report feeling "very unsafe" amidst a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal warns.

After synagogue arson

Australian state of Victoria forms anti-hate task force

Victoria establishes an anti-hate task force after a synagogue arson and attack on an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne. Premier Allan condemns antisemitism.

Haredi businessman:

'In the Trump era there can be no excuses'

Australian businessman Joseph Gutnik visited the scenes of the October 7th massacre and demanded that the government put an end to Hamas.

The Federal Member for Berowra:

An Open Letter from an Australian MP to Jewish youngsters

Australian Jews have been victims of unbridled antisemitism since October 7th and while the country has finally passed anti-hate crime laws, an MK wrote to Jewish children living "down under." Op-ed.

Australia antisemitism:

Cars and houses vandalized with antisemitic graffiti in Sydney

Antisemitic graffiti scrawled on vehicles and homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the latest in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community in the city.

Sa'ar:

'Australia needs to do more to combat antisemitism'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says the Australian government must do more to protect members of the Jewish community, after police in Sydney thwart a terrorist attack on a local synagogue.

Citing safety concerns

Australia won't host hockey tournament featuring Israel

The decision follows the dramatic rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia and has sparked criticism from Jewish organizations.

Australian police:

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australian Police confirm that the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being officially treated as an act of terrorism. Search underway for three suspects.

Australian Prime Minister:

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he personally views the firebombing of Melbourne synagogue on Friday as a terrorist attack. On Netanyahu's criticism of his government: This is a matter for the Israeli Prime Minister.

Australia responds to Netanyahu:

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

'It is on his watch!'

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Sky News host Sharri Markson blasts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an arson attack: It is on his watch. He hasn't shown leadership or strength and that's why we end up in this situation right now where a synagogue is firebombed.

Arson at Melbourne synagogue

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns arson attack on synagogue in Melbourne: This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage. The people involved must be caught and face the full force of the law.

New data:

Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

Executive Council of Australian Jewry finds Australian Jews experienced more than 2,000 anti-Jewish incidents over the past year, more than quadruple the number from the previous year.

Doxing of Australian Jews shows blindness to antisemitism

The refusal to see antisemitism leads to the antisemitic tropes of Jewish power and Jewish perfidy whenever ordinary Jews so much as stick up for themselves. Op-ed.

NYT reporter leaked information on hundreds of Australian Jews

A list of personal details of 600 Australian Jews, along with 900 pages of content from a WhatsApp group, were leaked online, leading to threats and vandalism.

Big sister, little sister:

Australian Jewish canoeist Noemie Fox wins gold medal

Australian canoeists Jessica and Noemie Fox join rare company as Jewish siblings to win Olympic gold medals.

Jewish Australian paddler wins another gold medal in Paris

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins her second gold metal in three days at the Paris Olympics.

Jewish Australian woman wins medal in fourth straight Olympics

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal, becomes first woman to medal in the kayak event in four straight Olympics.

Australian Jewish rep.:

'We have never had to live in fear like this'

The Australian Israel and Jewish Affairs Council's Jamie Hyams claimed that the Australian government is not doing enough to combat antisemitism in the country, which recently expanded to an attack on a Jewish MP's office.

Australia:

Jewish family goes into hiding due to harassment

Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment.

Marchers at Sydney Opera House chant 'Gas the Jews'

Jewish residents of Australia warned to stay away from pro-Palestinian march at the Sydney Opera House.

Tasmania synagogue gets rare visit from former chief rabbi

In Australia’s remote Tasmania, Jews welcome a rare visit from Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, a former Israeli chief rabbi.

Australia:

Antisemitic incidents have nearly doubled in last two years

Annual report finds that antisemitic acts, especially neo-Nazi activities, remain an ongoing concern for Australian Jewish community.

Australian Jews outraged at Nazi items for sale at antiques fair

Jewish community in Gold Coast demands answers after discovering that stall at collectibles event was selling disturbing Nazi memorabilia.

Can a Jew be an existentialist?

'Ask the Rabbi' questions and answers, including 'Where Were the Women?'

Australian students train in Israeli disaster recovery methods

A contingent of high school students from Australia got hands-on experience with Israel's methods for coping with disaster.

Jewish Australian Football draftee faces barrage of online abuse

Australian-Jewish teenager Harry Sheezel drafted into Australian Football League, stories about him met with barrage of antisemitic comments

Australia:

Education union anti-Israel motion slammed as a ‘disgrace’

Motion by country's higher education union denounces IHRA def., seeks ties with Palestinian Arabs and makes spurious claims against Israel.

Jewish population of Australia close to 100,000 for first time

New census data reveals that there are almost 100,000 Jews in Australia, the highest number ever recorded.

Neo-Nazis unfurl flag in Australian park

Australian Jewish leader denounces incident, says it is one more example of why public display of swastika needs to be banned.

Australian Jewish leaders blast auction of Nazi items

Auction of over 60 Nazi items slammed as offensive and dangerous during era of increasing neo-Nazi activity in Australia.

Australian Jewish students’ abuse ignored by school, court hears

Former students testify about horrific antisemitic abuse and lack of response by school staff.

No rainbow’s end for the Jews of Oz

New Australian PM Anthony Albanese has called Israel an “oppressor” and accused it of collective punishment against Palestinian Arabs.Op-ed.