Australian Jewry
French court gives Irish man suspended sentence for antisemitic threat to Jewish couple
Patrick O’Brien, 60, told an Australian Jewish couple it was a shame Hitler hadn’t finished the job, then threatened to shoot the wife. Jewish groups say the sentence is too lenient.
Herzog honors outgoing Australian Zionist leader Jeremy Leibler
The reality check we can no longer ignore: Why saving our democracy is up to all of us
Young ViZionaries: Honorable mentions No.7, 8, 9 & 10
No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties
The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.
Fringe anti-Zionist group leads campaign pushing Australian parliament to sanction Israel
An initiative aimed at sanctioning Israel is supported by the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network and other groups at the forefront of the pro-Hamas marches that erupted after October 7.
Australian man charged over alleged antisemitic threats against Zionist council
"Anti-Zionism has increasingly become a tool for a modern form of anti-Jewish hatred," the Queensland Zionist Council said.
Irish man arrested in France after threatening to murder Jewish couple and invoking Hitler
The mid-August incident gained attention after video footage circulated on social media.
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
An Australian appeals court ruled that an unedited video of two former nurses making antisemitic threats may be presented as evidence at trial.
Australian Jewish groups urge community to write 'Jewish' on 2026 census despite no option box
Jewish organizations warn that the lack of a dedicated Judaism box could lead to an undercount, affecting funding and community services.
Security threats and lawfare alter Jewish life in Australia, AJA warns Royal Commission
The central focus of the submission is that Jewish life in Australia has fundamentally changed, and not for the better.
Sydney's synagogue leaders give evidence on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack
Foster noted "warning signs that Holocaust survivors, and indeed the Jewish community, recognize because they have seen where such patterns can lead if they're left unchallenged."
Australia synagogues forced to cancel services, divert funds to cover security costs
Counsel assisting Richard Lancaster told the commission that synagogues have canceled Friday night services because they "couldn’t afford to pay a guard."