Jewish community

Maine Jewish summer camp seeks protection order against neighbor after shooting incident

The court records detail an initial confrontation on the evening of August 7, when Hewett and his father, Raymond, walked up to the property to demand an interaction with a staff member.

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Volounteers  assisting at theJewish Relief Network Ukraine, August 10th, 2026.

Ukraine's Jewish families seek moments of normalcy amid missiles, economic hardship

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

The rubicon of antisemitism crossed in the West - Israel will face new dangers, too - opinion

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an election-night rally at the Majestic Theatre on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Jewish Democrats question support from El-Sayed after Michigan Senate primary win


Norway to extradite ‘Ashkelon hacker’ Michael Kadar to US despite severe mental health concerns

Israeli-American Michael Kadar was arrested in 2017 after sending a series of bomb threats to Jewish community centers and institutions in multiple countries.

An US-Israeli teen who was arrested in Israel on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centers in the United States, Australia and New Zealand is seen at a remand hearing at Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, Israel on March 23, 2017

NSW Premier doesn't rule out deploying army to protect Sydney’s Jewish community

During a press conference, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns warned the public that Sydney residents could expect to face increased security on the streets. 

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a condolence motion following the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in the Legislative Assembly at Parliament House in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025.

Australian police name John Argento as suspect in Melbourne Hanukkah vehicle arson

Argento is known to police, with an outstanding warrant for deception-related offenses, and is known by law enforcement to frequent the inner southern and northern suburbs of Melbourne.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

Australia cancels British national’s visa after Nazi symbol and hate speech charges

"If someone comes here for hate, they can leave," Home Affairs Minister Bourke told the Australian Broadcasting Corp, referring to the British citizen.

The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Jewish communities, MFA hold first J50 network forum to improve communication

Members of the J50 forum, which was founded during the May International Conference Against Anti-Semitism, met from Sunday evening until Tuesday.

 Israel's Foreign Ministry, in collaboration with world Jewry, has launched the J50 consultation forum, an unprecedented initiative to hold regular briefings among Jewish leaders

Australia arrests suspect for alleged antisemitic threats made on flight to Sydney

There are "no current or impending threats to the community," AFP confirmed.

The man is alleged to have made antisemitic threats and hand gestures indicating violence towards the alleged victim

Defending Jewish communities is part of fight for Europe’s soul, Hungarian EU minister tells ‘Post’

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The attack on Jewish communities is "an attack on our European civilization and our cultural heritage, which is based on the Judeo-Christian heritage and civilization.”

Hungarian EU Affairs Minister and Envoy for Combating Antisemitism János Bóka. He says EU states would need to work together to counter rising antisemitism.

'I stand with the Jews and Israel': Tennis legend condemns antisemitism in Australia

The 83-year-old Grand Slam record-holder said Australians must “stand with the Jews,” criticizing weak support for Israel and poor Holocaust education.

Margaret Court (R) and Barrymore Court (L) are seen during the Women's Singles Semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa of Spain during day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

Australia records sharp rise in arson and violent antisemitism

This year's total of 1654 consisted of 24 physical assaults, 33 incidents of vandalism, 621 physical abuse, and 359 graffiti, 238 messages, and 379 posters, according to the ECAJ

An Israeli flag flutters in the wind as boats gather on Sydney Harbour during the Solidarity Convoy opposing antisemitism, in Sydney, Australia, October 12, 2025.

Israeli hospital honors Chaim Herzog after Dublin renames ex-president's park

Assuta Ashdod to dedicate campus garden to Israel’s sixth president after Dublin committee moves on Herzog Park; announced Sunday, in Ashdod.

The late president Chaim Herzog, and the new garden bearing his name at Assuta Ashdod hospital on Sunday