The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/australian-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Australian Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/australian-jews/ 32 32 With Australia awash in antisemitism, a Jewish cleaner scrubs off Melbourne’s swastikas for free https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-australia-awash-in-antisemitism-a-jewish-cleaner-scrubs-off-melbournes-swastikas-for-free/ Sat, 30 May 2026 04:55:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824130 Heshy Adelist says calls surged after Oct. 7, leading him to spend 1,000-plus hours removing hateful graffiti and send multiple submissions to Australia’s antisemitism commission

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]]> Australia’s spy chief: Antisemitism was left unchecked after Oct. 7, became normalized https://www.timesofisrael.com/australias-spy-chief-antisemitism-left-unchecked-after-oct-7-became-normalized/ Mon, 25 May 2026 08:15:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3829894 Testifying to inquiry into Bondi massacre, ASIO head says lack of response to hatred 'gave more permission for violence,' some celebrated the Hamas onslaught before Israel responded

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]]> Giving chilling testimony, Australian Jews unsure antisemitism inquiry can bring change https://www.timesofisrael.com/giving-chilling-testimony-australian-jews-unsure-antisemitism-inquiry-can-bring-change/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819056 Royal commission launched after Bondi massacre hears accounts of harassment, threats and fear as Jewish community fears unprecedented post-Oct. 7 surge in hate could be here to stay

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]]> Bondi Beach terrorist to face 19 extra charges over Hanukkah massacre https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-beach-terrorist-to-face-19-extra-charges-over-hanukkah-massacre/ Thu, 07 May 2026 05:45:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818107 Officials say Naveed Akram faces extra charges over intent to murder and resisting arrest; hearing held over gag order on some names of victims and survivors of attack

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]]> Australian Jews recount harrowing stories at Bondi massacre inquiry’s 1st public hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-jews-recount-harrowing-stories-in-1st-public-hearing-in-inquiry-into-bondi-massacre/ Mon, 04 May 2026 03:52:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815801 Royal commission head laments surge in antisemitic attacks since Hamas onslaught sparked Gaza war; daughter of Sydney victim says shooting shattered happy childhood memories from beach where her parents first met

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]]> Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack teaches valuable lessons to volunteer medics https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-beach-hanukkah-terror-attack-teaches-valuable-lessons-to-volunteer-medics/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:41:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813048 Clinical lead of volunteer Jewish first responder charity urges communities to prepare themselves for disasters based on findings from attack, as it improved ability to respond

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]]> A 19th-century drama hit with post-Oct. 7 fallout: Award-winning ‘Yentl’ goes to London https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-19th-century-drama-hit-with-post-oct-7-fallout-award-winning-yentl-goes-to-london/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:08:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791907 Running through April 12, an acclaimed Australian adaptation of the classic Isaac Bashevis Singer story travels abroad, despite what its writer describes as a global aversion to Jewish art

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]]> Bondi massacre terrorist loses bid to prevent media from reporting on his family https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-terrorist-loses-bid-to-prevent-media-from-reporting-on-his-family/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:35:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793358 Lawyer for Naveed Akram, who with his father killed 15 at Hanukkah event, says relatives fear for their safety; court hears his mother gave interview to press

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]]> Reviewing massacre footage, Bondi hero’s daughter discovers more of her dad’s bravery https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-heros-daughter-discovers-more-of-her-dads-bravery-in-reviewing-massacre-footage/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791271 Reuven Morrison was killed fighting the terrorists who murdered 15 at a Hanukkah party in Sydney. As his family marks his favorite holiday without him for the first time, they find a small comfort

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]]> Australian tribunal rules ‘All Zionists are terrorists’ chant is unlawful https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-tribunal-rules-all-zionists-are-terrorists-chant-is-unlawful/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:29:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762803 Melbourne Jewish community representative successfully argues the protest slogan crosses from political speech into illegal racial and religious vilification as it incites against Jews

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]]> Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney over Herzog visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-urges-calm-after-violent-clashes-in-sydney-over-herzog-visit/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:34:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751619 Police say 27 people arrested, officers showed restraint though protesters claim indiscriminate use of force; Israeli president says demonstrators spreading 'biggest lies'

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]]> Will Herzog’s Australia visit and new legislation assuage Jews’ fears after Bondi attack? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-herzogs-australia-visit-and-new-legislation-assuage-jews-fears-after-bondi-attack/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:02:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743190 After lackluster response to skyrocketing antisemitism following Oct. 7, Canberra now pivots. But calls for Israeli president's arrest show anti-Zionism is deeply entrenched

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]]> Protests planned as Herzog’s upcoming visit to Australia prompts anti-Israel outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/protests-planned-as-herzogs-upcoming-visit-to-australia-prompts-anti-israel-outcry/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:26:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749767 President set to meet with Australian PM and families of Bondi terror attack victims, as anti-Israel groups, including progressive Jewish group, call for his arrest

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]]> Posters lionizing Bondi Beach terrorist found plastered in Melbourne https://www.timesofisrael.com/posters-lionizing-bondi-beach-terrorist-found-plastered-in-melbourne/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:21:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747220 Mayor condemns 'sick' images of Naveed Akram designed in style of iconic 'Aussie' campaign promoting country's diversity, says municipal staff working to take them down

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]]> Sydney nurses plead not guilty for viral video threatening to kill Israeli patients https://www.timesofisrael.com/sydney-nurses-plead-not-guilty-for-viral-video-threatening-to-kill-israeli-patients/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:33:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747129 The trial of the two, who were caught on video last February saying they sent ‘Israeli dogs’ to hell, is scheduled for August 31

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