Thank you to Zhi Soon MP for meeting with the Jewish Council. Last week our Executive Officer Bart and local Jewish constituent Rachel met with Zhi to talk about the abuse of Flotilla humanitarians, the harms of conflating Australian Jews with Israel and the need for sanctions

Overnight, the United Nations has released another report confirming that Israel continues to commit genocide in Gaza. Read our full statement calling for Australia to impose country-level sanctions on Israel at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/06/jewi...

Read some of the powerful testimony we gathered from JCA supporters as part of our submission provided to the Royal Commission over the weekend. The full submission is available at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/06/jewi...

The Australian Jewish community is not a monolith, this is an argument we have made in our submission to the Royal Commission and in coverage today in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age. To read our submission in full, head to www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/06/jewi...

This weekend, we filed our submission to the Royal Commission. Read it in full at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/06/jewi...

“Targeting specific farms treats the symptom while ignoring the disease. True accountability means recognising that this expansionist violence is effectively government policy.” Read executive officer, Bart Shteinman in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age today! www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Help demand a meeting with the PM and Foreign Minister for those aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla! Call Anthony Albanese on (02) 6277 7700 and Penny Wong on (02) 6277 7500 to ask why they haven't met with the Aussies from the Global Sumud Flotilla, despite horrific abuse by the Israeli military.

"The repression of free speech on Palestine on university campuses betrays the core mission of a public university and presents a broader threat to our human rights and democracy." Read the final report of the People's Inquiry into Campus Free Speech on Palestine: drive.google.com/file/d/15KrB...

The Jewish Council demands country-level sanctions as West Bank settler outposts targeted. Today's sanctions by the Australian government are a welcome step but they do not go nearly far enough. See the full media release at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/06/jewi...

Legacy institutions will continue to try to silence speakers for their political beliefs but we won't let them. We stand with Jacob Sacher and all those engaging in Jewish communal life whilst organising for Palestinian liberation and justice. Full statement: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/06/jewi...

Eid Mubarak! Wishing our Muslim siblings and comrades a joyous and blessed Eid al-Adha. Our thoughts are especially with those observing Eid amid war and genocide. We will continue our work for their liberation and peace for all.

A huge congratulations to JCA Advisory Committee member, Professor Clare Wright OAM for her incredible new book - Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions which has won the Book of the Year at the NSW Literary Awards. Read more at: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

Deadline for submissions extended to Sunday June 14: It's not too late to make your submission to the royal commission! If you haven't yet, head to the link below to read our guide and make a submission before the end of the month: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/03/ensu...

"In his comment about Herzog as the Jewish head of state, Albanese implied that a section of the Australian public is actually under the rule of a foreign leader." Our EO, Bart Shteinman spoke with @jacobin about the crackdowns on pro-Palestinian speech: jacobin.com/2026/05/aust...

Chag Shavuot Sameach! For those who want to tune in, our friends at @rabbis4ceasefire.bsky.social e are hosting a 24 hour global teach-in online available at: www.instagram.com/p/DYFBu5DDu1...

The Jewish Council condemns degrading treatment of flotilla humanitarians by far-right Israeli government minister. See full release at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/05/jewi...

The ABC and SBS have refused to adopt the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism. We have long argued that IHRA and related definitions have a history of chilling speech in defense of Palestinian human rights and are counterproductive to the fight against antisemitism.

If you want to join an amazing team fighting against antisemitism and for Palestinian justice and freedom, apply for our campaign & communications lead! We're looking for an awesome campaigner to join the Jewish Council so head to the link below to apply: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/jewi...

"Can I suggest to you, people operating in good faith, reasonable people would be appalled to be called antisemitic," she said. Full ABC article available at: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

"It's not inherently antisemitic for someone to hold views critical of Israel for their conduct in this war" – Yesterday, we continued to cross examine expert witnesses to ensure that antisemitism is not weaponised to stifle free speech in support of Palestine at the Royal Commission

Today in the Royal Commission: some people refer to the Holocaust and genocide in regard to Israel’s conduct because they believe that never again means never again for anyone

The Jewish Council has been granted leave to appear before the Royal Commission. We will ensure diverse Jewish voices are represented at the public hearings. Full media release available at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/05/roya...

The JCA is excited to welcome Justice Kevin Bell AO KC, former Supreme Court Judge and Yoorrook Justice Commissioner onto our advisory committee. There's never been a more important time to have diverse Jewish voices like Kevin's in our fight: www.afr.com/politics/fed...

The Government has had the national anti-racism framework for nearly 18 months and still hasn't responded. We joined ANIC, FECCA, @edhusicmp.bsky.social and AFIC in @australia.theguardian.com to once again call for its immediate adoption and implementation: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

These laws are unconstitutional and they deserve to be chucked out. Listen to Executive Officer, Bart Shteinman on PM overnight discussing why the anti-protest laws in QLD and NSW are anti-democratic and it's a good thing they've been struck down in NSW! Full link: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

We are once again asking you to make sure the Royal Commission hears from diverse Jewish voices! Public hearings for the Royal Commission start on the 4th of May so it's not too late to have your voice heard. Read our guide and make a submission today: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/03/ensu...

Thank you for your support Miriam Margolyes and for continuing to fight for liberation for all!!

"The first thing we need to do is be able to hear, be able to listen, and I think we need to listen to Palestinian voices.. I think if we're not able to do that as a community, we're not going to be able to move towards justice" Join Rosie & get involved: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/supporters

As Jewish Australians, we are devastated to learn of the Israeli assault on Lebanon yesterday. We urge @albomp.bsky.social and Foreign Minister Wong to speak out against Israel's violent escalation and call on the Government to take decisive action by demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Happy passover, Chag Sameach, Gut Yontif, and Pesach Alegre! This Pesach, may we dedicate ourselves to justice and liberation for all.

We want the Royal Commission to hear from you! Head to the link in the next post to learn how you can make a submission and have your voice heard.

In his Cheek op-ed today, our executive committee member Bart Shteinman explains why the ABC's National Forum failed to represent the true diversity of the Jewish community. Read the piece in full at: cheekmedia.substack.com/p/the-abcs-t...

"This year, when asked whether Neo‑Nazi group NSN and their planned political party White Australia had a right to exist, Hanson replied, ‘Yes, they do.’” Have a listen to Tahlia Bowen, our executive committee member speaking at the Unite to Fight Racism Forum.

Our executive committee member, @bart_shteinman spoke with the Herald and the Age about the horrific rhetoric we've seen from the likes of Advance Australia this week and Zvi Yehezkeli, a far-right Israeli hoping to visit Australia in March.

The Jewish Council of Australia condemns Benjamin Harnwell's appalling comment at the Advance conference and call on our leaders and the Antisemitism Envoy to speak out in condemnation.

"A free society is loud, it is often controversial and offends some, and is frequently inconvenient for others and those in power. That is precisely why its protection is essential." Read Jewish Council member, Stephen Heydt’s piece in full at: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

"The simple fact is that Israeli actions endanger all of us, including Jews. Because what Israel is doing claims to in our name, in my name. And believe me when I say it is not in my name." Thank you to advisory committee member, Antony Loewenstein for speaking out at last night's rally

Read executive officer, Sarah Schwartz's opinion piece in the Financial Review today about why Herzog doesn't represent Australian Jewry and shouldn't have been invited in the first place: www.afr.com/policy/forei...

Thanks to your support, our full-page ad is in today’s Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Over 1,000 Jews and thousands of allies have signed our open letter to say that Israeli President Isaac Herzog is not welcome here. Help us spread the word!

A callout for Australian Jews: add your name by Friday 9am! We are taking out a full-page newspaper advertisement next week to send a loud message that Herzog is not welcome here – this is your opportunity to add your name at the link below. www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/02/peti...

The Jewish Council unequivocally condemns the racist act of violence and terror against First Peoples and their allies at the Boorloo/Perth Invasion Day rally on January 26. Full statement available on Instagram. Sign Common Threads’ open letter below. actionnetwork.org/petitions/ad...

Read our advisory committee member, Josh Bornstein's important contribution in the ABC today (link in bio) about why Albanese should not have invited Herzog to Australia. Rescind the invitation, now.

Always was, always will be Aboriginal land

It's not that complicated @albomp.bsky.social

"My community’s security will not be possible at the expense of others. That is not safety. It is scapegoating."

Solidarity with Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah. We stand against this retrograde decision and with the countless authors withdrawing in support of Randa and her work.

Statement: Jewish Council Condemns Adelaide Festival Removal of Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah

Petition: We will not be divided after Bondi. Add your name: jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...

Media release: Unity must guide the Government's response to Bondi attack, not divisive pro-Israel wishlist Full release available at the link in our bio.

Since the horrific events of the first night of Chanukah, we have been moved by the support that has come from across Australia for the Jewish community. For those wanting to show their support, we invite you to join us and @GetUp and take a photo of a candle by your window.