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.

We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more. This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4

"We know there are congregations and Rabbis who are moving towards speaking out and it's really important for us to work with these institutions to make more space. But what we're thinking about at the Jewish Council is how do we build our own institutions." youtu.be/CH2i5dgMYt4?...

Like Louise, we founded the Jewish Council because the conservative, legacy Jewish organisations don't speak for us. If you, or anyone you know feels the same way, head to the link below and sign our statement of values. Join us, become a supporter, today! bit.ly/3KIxNOF

We are highly concerned about far-right Zionist groups within our community spreading hate and recruiting children into their violent ideology. These groups are a threat to all of us and should be called out like any racist group. @sarahschwartz.bsky.social joined SBS to condemn this event.

We’re hosting a critical, transnational conversation with Morriah Kaplan from @ifnotnowmovement.org and @emhilton.bsky.social from @naamoduk.bsky.social. Organising in the Jewish Diaspora During a Time of Genocide: Lessons from Australia, the UK, and the US: events.humanitix.com/lessons-from...

Sign on to our statement of core values to join a growing movement of Jewish people in Australia who stand for Palestinian freedom and justice - www.jewishcouncil.com.au/supporters#a...

Come along and bring your kids from 3 pm on Sunday, December 14 in Glebe in Sydney/Gadiagal and 4 pm on Sunday, December 21 in Prahran in Melbourne/Naarm for a day of kid friendly activities, candle lighting and celebrating together! For Prahran, please RSVP at events.humanitix.com/chanukah-com...

"In Palestine, just staying on the land is a revolutionary act. Just Sumud is a revolutionary act." – Dr Samah Sabawi. To hear the full recording from last weekend's conversation – On Revolution: In Palestine, Syria and Beyond, head to the link in our bio!

"Looking out for the underdog is, for me, part of Jewish values." Hear more about why lawyer and writer, Josh Bornstein joined the Jewish Council Advisory Committee. If you haven't yet done so, head to the link below to sign up to our statement of values. www.jewishcouncil.com.au/supporters?u...

Our EO @sarahschwartz.bsky.social spoke to ABC News this morning about yesterday’s neo-Nazi stunt outside NSW Parliament. We stand with Jewish people and all people impacted by racism and acts of hate.

MEDIA RELEASE: The Jewish Council of Australia condemns the antisemitic Nazi stunt held yesterday outside NSW Parliament. W refuse to be intimidated by these pathetic media stunts. We stand with all Jewish people impacted by today’s racism and with all those experiencing bigotry and hatred. 1/5

We don’t need to wait for the bombs to resume to act now. That's why Jewish leaders across the world have signed a letter demanding action, now. To read our release in full, head to: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/10/dias...

On Sunday, Executive Officer @sarahschwartz.bsky.social joined the Sunday Shot to talk about how governments across the world have been using Jewish people as scapegoats but as we keep seeing, it doesn't make anyone any safer. Watch Sarah in conversation at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_03...

"For me, being part of the Jewish Council enabled some of those voices that have been not so much in the public domain to come out more stridently and hopefully inspire other people – other Jewish people." Hear why Linda Briskman is proud to be a member of the Jewish Council Advisory Committee!

Read @sarahschwartz.bsky.social personal letter in The Guardian today | When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love | Sarah Schwartz

Thanks to all who came to hear us last night for the important conversation: Should antisemitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together? As we head into Yom Kippur, we're recommitting to fighting all forms of racism.

Last week, Jewish Council executive committee member Bart Shteinman joined ABC Canberra to talk about what Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year means for him and for Jews everywhere who are opposing Israel's genocide. Full interview available at: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

We hope you can join us on Thursday, October 16th at the Wheeler Centre for a conversation bringing together Palestinian, Jewish and Syrian voices. We'll explore themes of justice, liberation and what revolution means for people fighting for freedom. Tickets at: events.humanitix.com/on-revolutio...

A massive thanks to the 400 people who turned out last week to raise almost $10,000 for Gazan children via Aussie charity supporting those on the ground, Olive Kids. Thank you to the amazing performers and to all who came together in solidarity last week!

We've just delivered 80 pages and over 2,700 signatures to the PM's office, calling for sanctions on Israel now to put a stop to the genocide.

Recognition of Palestine is Not Enough, Sanctions Must Follow to Stop the Genocide. Read our full statement on Australian recognition of Palestine at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/09/jewi...

The hit piece commissioned because they were scared of our ad:

Our ad is back tomorrow!

Brisbane Folk: come along and hear from Executive Committee member, Bart Shteinman at this event we're pleased to co-host! events.humanitix.com/should-anti-...

@sarahschwartz.bsky.social on ABC talking about our ad featuring Jews calling to sanction Israel NOW for the genocide in Gaza. The ad comes as the UN has released an authoritative report stating that Israel is committing a genocide. We need this message to be heard by ALL Australians.

UPDATE: Our ad has been pulled. While the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun talk about freedom of speech all the time, they've decided that they won't be proceeding with our ad tomorrow. We still hope they will run our ad at a later date, because we need to broadcast the message, end the genocide!

We're launching a campaign to end the genocide in Gaza. Sign our petition to call on the Australian government to sanction Israel NOW. Tomorrow we'll be in the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun so please: Snap a photo of yourself with the ad and tag us www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/09/peti...

Yesterday, DJ Matab addressed the Free Palestine rally and invited everyone to join us on Sunday the 21st for a concert with Jewish and Palestinian artists raising funds for children in Gaza. It's not too late to get your ticket at: tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event...

It's not too late to get your tickets to the fundraiser for Palestinian children, supported by Australian charity Olive Kids at the Corner Hotel on September 21st! Tickets are selling fast so get yours at tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event...

Come hear from artists like Jude Perl at the upcoming Gaza Solidarity Concert at The Corner Hotel in Richmond on September 21st at the link in our bio! Tickets selling fast so grab yours and help support Olive Kids doing vital work to assist Palestinian children.

We are calling out the upcoming Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism — backed by far-right pro-Israel groups, tied to weapons lobbyists, and linked to attacks on free speech. Show your support for a boycott of the event 👉 Head to: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/08/camp...

Executive officer Max Kaiser explains why we endorse the Sumud Flotilla and call for sanctions on Israel & an end to the two-way arms trade. The flotilla will attempt to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza to bring an end to what the UN have determined to be a "failure of humanity."

Statement: The Jewish Council of Australia stands with First Nations people after the cowardly Nazi attack on Camp Sovereignty. Our struggles against racism, fascism and the ongoing colonisation of this land are bound together. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza. If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil

Statement: Response to Iranian Government Involvement in Antisemitic Attacks

With news of further bombings of hospitals in Gaza overnight, Jewish Council executive officer @sarahschwartz.bsky.social explains that this is deliberate, this is a campaign of targeted killings of journalists and we need to take action and end the two-way arms trade with Israel now.

The Pro-Israel "Combat Antisemitism Movement" is funding councillors to go to the Gold Coast. We spoke to @australia.theguardian.com about how CAM has worrying connections to the Israeli government and no councillor should go on this junket. Full release: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/08/medi...

Jewish Council member, Bart Shteinman told the @australia.theguardian.com that he welcomed the banning of Rothman from Australia but that Australia must do more. Read Bart's quote and the full article at: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Recognition of Palestine MUST be combined with actions to stop the genocide. With the deliberate assassination overnight of Al-Jazeera journalists and plans to permanently occupy Gaza, the Australian government must take meaningful action and suspend military contracts with Israel!

Have a read of our Advisory Committee member Professor Dennis Altman AM's review of Rachel Shabi's great book in @theconversation.com! 🎟️ Grab your tickets to hear from this award-winning author LIVE: events.humanitix.com/host/jewish-... 🗓️ Aug 17 – Gadigal Land (Sydney) 🗓️ Aug 19 – Naarm (Melbourne)

The Jewish Council was proud to join the hundreds of thousands of Australians marching on Sunday to demand action from our political leadership. We demand an end to the genocide, today!

Media Release: Jewish Council backs march across Sydney Harbour Bridge We stand with – and join – those marching across the bridge and call for immediate action to stop the Gaza genocide and for a future where everyone is free, from the river to the sea.

The Jewish Council of Australia is horrified by the arson attack on the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation last night on Shabbat while worshippers were inside. There are no reported injuries.

MEDIA RELEASE: Jewish Council condemns FM Wong’s endorsement of US military strike on Iranian nuclear targets, which threatens to escalate a dangerous regional conflict and lead to more death and suffering

MEDIA RELEASE: Israel’s ongoing attacks on starving Gazans “As Jews, we cannot watch Palestinians starved, concentrated into zones to be shot with impunity, and not remember our own history. The Australian government must urgently act.”

Media release: Israel’s bombing of Iran places entire region at risk