Antisemitism in Australia
Real antisemitism harms Jews. Political misuse of antisemitism claims harms justice.
Antisemitism is real and Jewish people deserve safety. But genuine concerns are being manipulated by the right wing pro-Israel lobby to silence criticism of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and annexation of the West Bank. This harms everyone: it diminishes real antisemitism and stifles pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Scroll down to see some recent articles, posts and media releases that cover antisemitism in Australia.
Ohad Kozminsky speaks to SMH: “Melbourne grapples with antisemitism and the blaming of weekly pro-Palestine protests”
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky recently spoke to SMH for a story titled Melbourne grapples with antisemitism and the blaming of weekly pro-Palestine protests. An excerpt from his comments: [The protests] are important for demonstrating to the broader public that it is essential we keep talking about Israel’s genocide Click here to read the full story…
Max Kaiser speaks to SBS about the Special Envoy’s recommendations to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser recently spoke to SBS for a story titled Mixed reaction from Jewish groups to antisemitism recommendations. An excerpt from his comments in the story: [T]his is straight out of the Trump playbook. This is mislocating the problem of antisemitism as being a problem of migrants, cultural institutions, universities, and by…
Max Kaiser quoted in Al Jazeera about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted in Al Jazeera in a story titled Defund universities that allow anti-Semitism, says Australia envoy. An excerpt of his comments quoted in the story: Consistent with her past statements erroneously linking antisemitic attacks with Palestine solidarity protests, Segal seems fixated on driving a pro-Israel narrative and repressing…
Max Kaiser speaks to the ABC about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser recently spoke to the ABC as part of a story titled Envoy calls for action on antisemitism. An excerpt from Max’s comments: We are unfortunately very disappointed in this plan. We think that it is a dangerous plan and we think that it does not get to the real heart…
Max Kaiser quoted in 9 News about the plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Dr Max Kaiser was recently quoted by 9 News about the plan to combat antisemitism. Below is an excerpt from his quoted comments: The report’s vague language around ‘antisemitic narratives’ or ‘affiliations’, coupled with its emphasis on [a] discredited… definition of antisemitism, make the actions recommended dangerously unclear Click here to read the…
Jewish Independent covers Jewish Council’s objection to Special Envoy’s antisemitism report
Executive Officer Max Kaiser was recently quoted in the Jewish Independent about the Special Envoy’s antisemitism report. An excerpt from his quoted comments is below: The report is riddled with misinformation and claims about nefarious funding sources for protests and universities that verge on conspiracy theory Click here to read the full article.
CNN piece on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism featuring Max Kaiser
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by CNN. From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: Any response that treats antisemitism as exceptional, while ignoring Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and other forms of hate, is doomed to fail Click here to read the piece.
AAP covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have also been covered by AAP. From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: This document reads more like a blueprint for silencing dissent rather than a strategy to build inclusion Click here to read the full piece in Yahoo News.
ABC News (USA) covers Max Kaiser’s commentary on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism
Max Kaiser’s comments on the Special Envoy’s report on antisemitism have recently been covered by ABC News (USA). From Max’s comments as quoted in the article: This is a movement that is against the genocide ongoing in Gaza. And it’s a completely legitimate part of democratic political activity. And to suggest that somehow this is…
Jewish Council Rejects Special Envoy’s antisemitism plan
The Jewish Council of Australia has today warned that the newly released Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism risks undermining Australia’s democratic freedoms, inflaming community divisions, and entrenching selective approaches to racism that serve political agendas. The report is riddled with misinformation and claims about nefarious funding sources for protests and universities that verge on…
Media Release: Jewish Council warns against the Victorian government weaponising act of antisemitism to stifle legitimate protest
The Jewish Council of Australia warns against increasingly reckless responses by government and media to recent events in Melbourne, including calls to expand police powers. The arson attack on East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation was a vile and heartbreaking act of antisemitism. The Council stands firmly with the congregation, many of whom are friends and family…
Our pressure on Universities is working – what you can do today!
Dear friends and supporters, We’re writing with an important update on our campaign to stop the adoption of a dangerous definition of antisemitism across Australian universities. Since launching this campaign, we’ve written to all 39 Universities, and have been meeting with Vice Chancellors around Australia, Universities Australia (UA), TEQSA, the National Student Ombudsman, and other key players.…
