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StandWithUs Australia launches nationwide campaign to combat …
20 hours ago · StandWithUs Australia has announced a nationwide campaign, “Defend the Truth, Empower the Future,” set to run from 27 January to 2 February, in response to the …
Australian Jewish leadership calls on major parties to preference …
Oct 9, 2024 · The Zionist Federation of Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry have written to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition requesting that both major …
Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release
Jan 15, 2025 · A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia. Jewish Australians …
Antisemitic attack in Dover Heights: Former home of Jewish leader ...
6 days ago · The Dover Heights home targeted in an antisemitic attack early Friday morning was previously owned by Alex Ryvchin, a prominent Jewish leader and co-chief executive of the …
University antisemitism subject for parliamentary committee
Oct 30, 2024 · Antisemitism at Australian universities has been referred to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights for inquiry and report. Attorney General Mark Dreyfus said: “All …
Sydney Jewish Community stands with Israel on October 7 …
Oct 9, 2024 · More than 12,000 members of the Jewish community and friends gathered in Sydney for a solemn vigil commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023, …
Yad Vashem head in Australia – J-Wire
Nov 5, 2024 · Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan is in Australia for the first time since taking the helm of the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in August 2021. This weeklong landmark …
Please explain, Minister – J-Wire
Dec 13, 2024 · There has been a noticeable increase in wait times for visas to be issued to Israelis, from a few days previously to over a month recently. In a statement, the ZFA says: …
Australia safe for Jews - J-Wire
Dec 5, 2023 · Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia remains a safe place for Jewish people despite Israel issuing travel warnings for its citizens looking to visit. Israel has …