Events
Below are past and current events, both in-person and online
Green Left covers Jewish Council Chanukah vigil
Green Left recently published a story about the Jewish Council-hosted Chanukah vigil titled “Naarm community unites for Chanukah vigil”. Below
Sarah Schwartz speaks at the Bondi massacre community vigil
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz spoke at the interfaith and intercommunity vigil on Sunday night to mourn the victims of the
Chanukah – Vigil and candle lighting – Melbourne/Naarm
The Jewish Council planned to hold a Chanukah celebration this Sunday 21st of December, but our community is still reeling
Bart Shteinman speaks at vigil for Bondi massacre
Executive Member Bart Shteinman recently spoke at a vigil for the Bondi massacre. Below is an excerpt from his speech.
Online event: Organising in the Jewish diaspora during a time of genocide
We invite you to join us at 10 am (AEDT) on December 7 for a critical conversation – Organising in
Sydney Chanukah Community Day 2025/5786
Jewish Council Chanukah Community Day: A Light for Dark Times The Jewish Council of Australia invites you to a community
Chanukah Community Day 2025/5786
This event has been changed to a Chanukah vigil and candle lighting to gather in community, mourn for those lost
Bart Shteinman speaks at interfaith panel on combatting all forms of racism
Executive Member Bart Shteinman recently spoke at interfaith panel on combatting racism hosted by the Anglican Church. Below is an
On Revolution – in Palestine, Syria and beyond
What is a revolution, exactly? Where and how does it begin, and, perhaps more importantly, how does it end? This
Tashlich 5786/2025 with the Jewish Council
The Jewish New Year period is once again upon us, and this year the Jewish Council will be holding an
Conversation with Rachel Shabi
Below is the recording of our event Off White: The Truth about Antisemitism – a Jewish Council Conversation with Rachel
Off White: The Truth about Antisemitism – a Jewish Council Conversation with Rachel Shabi
As authoritarian ‘antisemitism’ plans and envoys continue to distort our politics at home and abroad, it has become difficult to
Linda Briskman and Leia Greenslade speak to Jewish Activists for Peace about their study “Not in Out Name”
Advisory Committee members Professor Linda Briskman and Dr Leia Greenslade recently to Jewish Activists for Peace about their study Not
Oscar-winning film screening cancelled after threats, complaints to Melbourne cinema
A screening organised by and for a Jewish audience of the Academy Award-winning film No Other Land at Classic Cinemas Elsternwick was
Louise Adler speaks at public forum event “Who’s Afraid of Khaled Sabsabi?”
Advisory Committee member Louise Adler recently spoke at public forum event titled Who’s Afraid of Khaled Sabsabi? It was a
Max Kaiser speaks to Muslim Votes Matter about antisemitism and the Australian Jewish community
Max Kaiser recently spoke to to Muslim Votes Matter about antisemitism and the Australian Jewish community. Click here to watch
Dr Gabor Maté on Healing, Justice and Liberation for All — a Jewish Council of Australia event
Below is the full recording of the sold-out event recently held at the Melbourne Jewish community. You can also watch
Free online event: Max Kaiser in Conversation with Robyn Reynolds
Join Max Kaiser and Roby Reynolds on Sun 23 February, 5pm (online) for a conversation about Judaism, antisemitism, and everything
Our first in-conversation series, with Peter Beinart
The recording of our first in-conversation series, with Peter Beinart is now online. Thanks to all who came, asked questions,
