Chanukah by the Sea
Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of "Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe".
July 24, 2026, 5:10 pm
The Rebbe’s letters of healing come to Bondi
Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of "Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe", will appear at Chabad of Bondi on Wednesday, July 29
By AJN STAFF
ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin explains what happened during the terror attack on Chanukah by the Sea to Sydney Swans players, coaches and administrative staff.
July 23, 2026, 12:42 pm
Swans players and staff show their solidarity
Swans players and staff toured Chabad of Bondi, heard from a terror attack survivor and witnessed the reality of antisemitism firsthand at Archer Park.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Council heard a petition for the playground at Archer Park to be named after 10-year-old Matilda Bee.
February 27, 2026, 4:54 pm
Waverley Council honours Bondi attack victims
Mayor Will Nemesh: 'The public sharing of condolences served as a reminder to the community that we stand together, united in our grief'
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Eli Schlanger at the Chanukah by the Sea event in 2022. Photo: Jewish News UK
February 27, 2026, 3:10 pm
Forthcoming book features conversations with Rabbi Eli Schlanger
'I knew that Eli's legacy, his mission to bring light and love to the world, would not die with him,' author Nikki Goldstein says
By AJN STAFF
From left: Jewish House head of clinical services Rosana Coelho, CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel, and Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek. Photo: Supplied
February 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
$64,000 emergency relief boost for Jewish House
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek: 'This investment means they can continue to stand with Sydneysiders when it is needed most'
By AJN STAFF
Arsen Ostrovsky speaks at AIPAC in Washington, DC. Photo: Screenshot
February 27, 2026, 11:12 am
AIJAC Sydney head shares Bondi ordeal in Washington
Arsen Ostrovsky, who survived being shot in the head, finished his speech to a standing ovation
By AJN STAFF
At the Mitzvah House from left: NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Michele Goldman, Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh, Rabbi Noach Koncepolski and Commissioner Virginia Bell. Photo: Facebook
February 27, 2026, 9:57 am
Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell visits Bondi
Former High Court judge toured the scene of the attack; also visited the Mitzvah House, established in memory of Rabbis Eli Schlanger and Yaakov Levitan
By AJN STAFF
Virginia Bell and Richard Lancaster arrive at the Law Courts Building, Sydney, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Photo: AAP Image/Sarah Wilson
February 24, 2026, 11:52 am
Commissioner calls for Jewish community testimony
Commissioner outlines how the inquiry will proceed, with Senior Counsel Assisting Richard Lancaster detailing the evidence to be examined
By Gareth Narunsky
Justice Virginia Bell. Photo: AAP Image/POOL/Paul Miller
February 19, 2026, 12:06 pm
Royal Commission into antisemitism to begin next week
PM Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a Royal Commission in January followed weeks of mounting pressure from victims' families, the Jewish community and prominent Australians
By AJN STAFF
Premier Chris Minns speaks to media on Monday, January 12. Screenshot: Facebook/Sky News
February 7, 2026, 10:30 am
NSW Government calls for calm during Herzog visit
'We cannot allow a situation where mourners and protesters come into close contact on city streets without strong police presence," Premier Chris Minns says
By AJN STAFF
From left: Joseph La Posta, Steve Kamper, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, Roger Clifford. Photo: Supplied
February 5, 2026, 12:50 pm
Jewish House launches resilience program amid rising antisemitism
Rabbi Mendel Kastel says 'Unbreakable' was developed in response to growing concern about the emotional toll of antisemitism
By AJN STAFF
One of the offensive posters in Melbourne. Photo: Supplied
February 3, 2026, 8:09 pm
Posters glorifying Bondi terrorist plastered across Melbourne CBD
The posters display the face of Naveed Akram and deliberately mimic the visual style of the "Aussie" street art series created by artist Peter Drew
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Yehoram Ulman. Photo: Michael Gara
January 29, 2026, 1:16 pm
Rabbi Ulman urges more Jewish pride
'If they targeted us because we are Jews, then the answer was not less Judaism. The answer is more. More light, more mitzvahs, more presence, more pride'
By AJN STAFF
President Isaac Herzog delivers a message to the nation from his office in Jerusalem. Photo: Screenshot/Kan
January 29, 2026, 11:32 am
Jewish Labor goes in to bat for Herzog
'This visit is not about geopolitics or partisanship. It is about solidarity, reassurance, and the simple human need to be seen and heard'
By Gareth Narunsky
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the event at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, January 22. Photo: Facebook
January 23, 2026, 12:05 am
Bondi fallen memorialised at Opera House event
'I am deeply and profoundly sorry that we could not protect your loved ones from this evil,' Prime Minster says at 'Light Will Win' memorial
By Gareth Narunsky
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