ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 343

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus. Photo: Screenshot
Privacy laws
Government introduces anti-doxxing legislation
By Gareth Narunsky
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry led a push for the government to introduce the laws
A man waves a Palestinian flag as protesters confront police outside the Land Forces 2024 arms fair in Melbourne on September 11, 2024. (The Times of Israel: William West/AFP)
“Victoria police is appalled"Anti-Israel protesters clash with police in Melbourne; 39 arrested, 24 officers injured
By Agencies and TOI Staff
Eylon Levy at the Sydney Opera House. Photo: Nadine Saacks
JNF EVENTS A HUGE SUCCESSOur Champion Advocate
By Carly Adno
Eylon Levy will headline the JNF Annual Campaign.
"A war that Israel must win"Eylon Levy praises Australian Jews
By Bruce Hill
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Jillian Segal speaking at Melbourne Hebrew Congregation last month.
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Special envoy: Antisemitism at universities ‘systemic’
By Sharyn Kolieb
Segal’s submission was informed by interviews with 65 Jewish students, staff and academics at universities and paints a harrowing picture.
Mark Dreyfus at the Sydney Institute. Photo: Screenshot/YouTube
Sydney Institute addressMark Dreyfus takes aim at antisemitism
By AJN STAFF
Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
OUR SAYHate on campus
By AJN STAFF
Making lanterns at Beth Weizmann for Illuminate October. Photo: Peter Haskin
'A sea of light'
1600 lanterns on October 7
By Peter Kohn
“Melbourne is like no other Jewish community in the world. They keep me overwhelmed – and that’s what keeps me going,” says Hallely Kimchi.
Inside the new Chabad of Bondi shule.
New Chabad of Bondi centre‘Embracing the future’
By AJN STAFF
The guest of honour, Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio, at her silver jubilee at Emanuel Synagogue. Photo: Benjamin Ryan
"You’ve guided us all"Rabbi Ninio’s silver jubilee
By Shane Desiatnik
Mark Dreyfus (right) with ALP leader Bill Shorten at the Kotel.
SALUTE A LABOR FRIEND
Shorten’s support ‘unwavering’
By Peter Kohn
Mike Kelly, a former ALP minister, described him as “a true friend of the community and a true friend of Israel”.
From left: Dan Monheit, Zara Cooper, Jackie Majzner, Keren Zelwer and Marnie Perlstein.
Influence with Chutzpah
Expert tips for social media advocacy
By Sharyn Kolieb
The panel included social media activists Marnie Perlstein, Keren Zelwer, Zara Cooper and Dan Monheit, moderated by Jackie Majzner.
Melbourne Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim.
Hakim opposes antisemitism
Mayoral candidate addresses the Jewish community
By Bruce Hill
The councillor highlighted recent incidents that have shaken Melbourne’s Jewish community.
Clockwise from top left: Sarit Michael, Eden Shifroni, Ilan Kidron, Chutney, Mordechai Aryeh Levin, Nikki Stanislav, Noy Ben Ami, Simon Tedeschi.
The power wrought by song
Uniting in strength through song
By Jessica Abelsohn
Music has a wonderful way of uniting and strengthening those who listen to it together. Songs of Hope is about exactly that, a concert to commemorate the October 7 massacre. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to SHIR Festival Director, Ben Adler, about the event.
Mount Scopus Memorial College.
Schoolchildren targeted
Pro-Palestine group attacks Mount Scopus kids
By Bruce Hill
College Principal Dan Sztrajt: ‘This post is intended to antagonise the Melbourne Jewish community and direct violence toward Australian children and youth’
Students and supporters march at the University of Sydney on Friday, September 6, demanding vice chancellor Mark Scott's resignation. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
Antisemitism at USYD
Jewish students march to call for Mark Scott’s resignation
By Gareth Narunsky
‘With a heavy heart, I now understand that Mark has no intention, genuine or otherwise, to fix the antisemitic crisis on our campus’
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
NSW Budget EstimatesUSYD Vice Chancellor defends action on antisemitism
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Supplied
‘The world is dimmer’
Moving service for murdered hostages held at Bondi
By Gareth Narunsky
“We meet today in pain and anguish,” declared Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin.
Mourners hold placards calling for the release of the remaining hostages at a memorial service at Caulfield Shule for the six hostages found murdered in Gaza. Photo: Peter Haskin
"We stand with the people"‘Bring remaining hostages home – alive!’
By Peter Kohn
Top (L-R)Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, Eden Yerushalmi, 24, Ori Danino, 25, Bottom (L-R): Alex Lubnov, 32, Carmel Gat, 39, and Almog Sarusi, 25
BREAKING NEWSIDF announces bodies of 6 hostages murdered by Hamas found in Rafah tunnel
By Emanuel Fabian
Memorial service at Caulfield shule for the 6 hostages that were found murdered in Gaza. Photo: Peter Haskin
'Sickening barbarism'
Australian Jewish community in mourning
By Sharyn Kolieb
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma wrote on social media on September 2, “Hamas’s abduction, detention and killing of such innocent civilians is a clear and cold-blooded war crime.
Yigal Sarusi (centre) mourns during the funeral of his son, slain hostage Almog Sarusi. Photo: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
OUR SAY
Grim dilemma
By AJN STAFF
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken captive by Hamas terrorists from the Supernova desert rave on October 7, 2023. Photo: The Times of Israel: Courtesy Rachel Goldberg
OpinionThis grief belongs to all
By Shoshana Gottlieb
Photo courtesy of Jon Polin.
'How small the Jewish world is'Rabbi’s link to Hersh
By Peter Kohn
Eylon Levy at the AIJAC/JNF lunch. Photo: Nadine Saacks
'West faces the same enemies'
Advocate’s salvo at govt
By Gareth Narunsky
Levy outlined how Hamas is deliberately manipulating the international media.
Caulfield station. Photo: Wikipedia.
Police investigation underway
Alleged assault at train station
By Sharyn Kolieb
“As our students are visibly Jewish, the school will endeavour to get professional awareness and safety training on how the students should deal with these situations.”
An Officeworks store. Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt
Officeworks retains lawyersLegal action launched
By Bruce Hill
Yom Ha Zikaron commemoration at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University. Photo: Petert Haskin
MONASH ANTI-ISRAEL MOTIONSBoycott resolutions a non-starter
By Peter Kohn
Farhan al-Qadi at Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheba after being rescued. Photo: IDF
Arab Israeli hostage rescued
Israelis united in joy
By Shane Desiatnik
The father of 11 is from a Bedouin community near the city of Rahat, and was working as a guard at a packing factory in Kibbutz Magen, when he was abducted on October 7.
United Hatzalah of Israel co-founder Dov Maisel (left) greets John Howard at the Sydney launch of AFUHI. Photo: SB Creatives Photography
"I admire the Jewish people"
Howard’s unwavering support
By Shane Desiatnik
“Why did I, as prime minister, support the legitimate arguments of the State of Israel? Because I thought they were right,” says Former Prime Minister John Howard.
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Ceramic flower memorial by Metulla Ovadia. Photo: Emmanuel Santos, SJM Collection
Stories of humanity
A visual narrative
By Jessica Abelsohn
Emmanuel Santos has spent more than 30 years photographing and experiencing Israel’s magic. But what saw when he landed in December 2023 was far from magical. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the photographer about his new exhibition documenting the aftermath of October 7.
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi wore a keffiyeh "in solidarity with Palestinians" in Parliament last May. Photo: Facebook
'Inflammatory'
Mehreen Faruqi to sit on committee considering campus antisemitism
By Gareth Narunsky
‘Senator Faruqi has to explain her motivation for being on this committee,’ says Julian Leeser
Photo: Supplied
"Attempt at a witch-hunt"Faruqi demands correspondence be made public
By Bruce Hill
A displaced Palestinians camp in Rafah in December 2023. Photo: Mahmud Hams/AFP
"Intense community concerns"
Concern over Gaza visas
By Peter Kohn
Australia towers above other “Five Eyes” nations and comparable countries in Gazan visa approvals.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Photo: AAP image/Mick Tsikas
Multicultural dinnerJews felt ‘uncomfortable and marginalised’
By Bruce Hill
Photo: Daniel Seung Lee
'Portal into the Jewish world'
Pausing for Laughter
By Jessica Abelsohn
The offensive graffiti at Mount Scopus College.
Combined statement issued
Year 12 students speak out against hate
By Bruce Hill
Every Jewish day school in Victoria, plus Carmel School in Perth, WA, participated in the project, with students working together on a shared document.
Nate Buzz has been one of Israel's greatest defenders. Photo: Instagram
WIZO
Israel’s Brave Defenders
By Carly Adno and Peter Kohn
Nate Buzz will headline the WIZO Victoria and WIZO NSW events this month, along with a number of other speakers who have bravely defended Israel after October 7.
Eylon Levy speaking at Trafalgar Square in London in January.Photo: Omri Dagan
Exclusive
Israel’s Great Defender
By Carly Adno
“It’s an uphill climb and there’s no doubt that the social media landscape makes this extremely difficult, because the information is weighted against us,” says Eylon Levy.
Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Sky News
"THANK YOU JOSH"
The AJN readers react to “Never Again: The Fight Against Antisemitism”
By Liz Rudenko
The documentary, which tackles issues of alarming rising antisemitism in Australia, saw viewers expressing their thoughts and feelings across The AJN social media platforms. 
MPs Josh Burns and David Southwick have known each other for years and have developed a mutual respect.
Burns and SouthwickMeeting in the Middle
By Bruce Hill
British journalist and commentator Douglas Murray
SUPPORT FOR ISRAELOne-on-one with Douglas Murray
By Bruce Hill
Donated suitcases for Operation Golda.
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Grassroots campaigns bring hope and help
By SHANE DESIATNIK & CAROL SAFFER
A number of small grassroots efforts have sprung up to support Israel.
Ariel, co-owner of Sydney cafe Shuk
Keep sharing the truthShuk owner shares Haachim food operation
By Jessica Abelsohn
Some of the wares for sale.
Connecting with IsraelSupporting Israeli businesses in tangible ways
By Jessica Abelsohn
Dream Team from left: Hagar, Avi, Aviva, Yaffa, Dan, Vered. Photo: Peter Haskin
The underpants came firstCommunity rallies for Israel
By Carol Saffer
Jews rounded up in Budapest, Hungary, in October 1944. Photo: Faupel/Wikipediacommons.com
Holocaust Awareness
Today’s Australians and the Holocaust
By Peter Kohn
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David Baddiel. Photo: Steve Best/Xavicus Media
Ignorance of antisemitism‘Jews don’t count’
By Carly Adno
Eytan Lenko, chair of Jewish Climate Network with Anna Solomon, founder of JCN NSW.
Climate change awarenessJCN expands to NSW
By Mia Gardiner
CEO of Jewish House Rabbi Mendel Kastel has been taking in people struggling with homelessness and their pets.
Jewish HousePeople and pets can stay together
By Carly Adno
IN MY POCKET is a project aimed at primary school aged children.
In My PocketProgram aimed at school children
By AJN STAFF
Saved hundredsNicholas Winton, the ‘British Schindler,’ dies at age 106
Esther Wise (centre) at the premier screening of her documentary "Never Forget" with her daughters Ruth Shafir and Brenda Ross.
DocumentarySurvivor’s story becomes part of VCE curriculum
By Mia Gardiner
For the boysSupporting The. Greatest. Of. All. Time
By Jessica Abelsohn
JIFF At The MoviesCould you be friends with Adolf?
By Lindy Tamir
Photo: Manuel Harlan
Simply the bestFrom Anna to Tina and the queen of rock and roll
By Jessica Abelsohn
Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer. Photo: Universal Pictures
The 'bomb hero'The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer
By AJN STAFF
Opinion
Those we are missing
The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown
Those we have lost
Stories of the civilians and soldiers who have fallen in the Israel-Hamas war
Community Heartbeat