Australian Jewry
After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve
The friends had arrived in the IDF via different routes. One told me about the influence of Bnei Akiva, another of family history, friends who had already served. Oct. 7, was central for all seven.
Australian appeal judge rules video recording of Bankstown nurses' antisemitic threats admissible
Australian Jewish groups urge community to write 'Jewish' on 2026 census despite no option box
Security threats and lawfare alter Jewish life in Australia, AJA warns Royal Commission
Australia's NSW to ban terror symbols, curb protests in wake of Bondi Beach terror shooting
The terrorism and other legislation amendment bill is expected to clear the upper house of the New South Wales parliament on Tuesday.
Jerusalem memorial ceremony for Bondi Beach terror victims in tandem with ceremony in Sydney
President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal joined Australians living in Israel, visiting Australians, bereaved relatives, Chabad rabbis, and senior officials for a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem.
Albanese drowned out by jeers as Australians hold vigil for Bondi Beach massacre
Australian PM Albanese was booed by the crowd on arrival, and later when the speaker mentioned his name during the memorial.
‘The most Australian name’: Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach attack
“I named her Matilda because she was our firstborn in Australia. And I thought that Matilda was the most Australian name that could ever exist,” said father Michael.
'Damn it, wake up!': Netanyahu's scathing message to Albanese in wake of Bondi massacre
Asserting the victims, including 10-year-old Matilda, would still be alive had Albanese heeded warnings, Netanyahu urged his Australian counterpart to act on intelligence.
My Word: The forces of light and darkness - opinion
A Hanukkah candlelighting in Australia became the scene of a terror attack, showing how appeasement of global antisemitism now spills into deadly violence.
Bondi Beach massacre exposes Israel’s limits, forcing a rethink on Jewish security abroad
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The Sydney attack highlights the need to rethink how Jerusalem approaches the security of Jews far beyond Israel’s borders.
Jewish Australian MP discusses Bondi terror, rising antisemitism, Jewish safety - exclusive
The murder of 15 people at Bondi Beach has shaken Australia to its core. For Mark Dreyfus, a Jewish member of the Australian ruling party, it is not only a national tragedy but a deeply personal one.
Sydney Opera House lit with menorah after deadly antisemitic attack
“Lighting the Opera House is a simple but powerful gesture: a message to the world that we cherish our Jewish community, that we honour their courage, and that we stand with them in solidarity."
Beyond the Headlines: First night of Hanukkah in Australia - opinion
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