Jewish Council of Australia news & media
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Max Kaiser speaks to The Guardian about Labor’s plan to combat antisemitism
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to the Guardian for a story titled “Peak Jewish body calls Labor’s plan to
New piece by Tahlia Bowen in Cheek Media – “After Bondi: In grief, we must come together”
Jewish Council member Tahlia Bowen has recently had a piece published in Cheek Media titled “After Bondi: In grief, we
Max Kaiser speaks to Deepcut News about the response to the Bondi attack
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to Deepcut news for an article titled “Jewish Council urges ‘pushback’ against divisive rhetoric
Media Release: Unity, safety and prevention — not fulfilling divisive pro-Israel wishlist — must guide the Government’s response to Bondi attack
In the wake of the horrific antisemitic attack in Bondi, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today made a series of announcements
Sarah Schwartz appears on Jewish Currents podcast: Processing the Attack at Bondi Beach
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on the “On The Nose” podcast by Jewish Currents episode titled “Processing the Attack
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
Max Kaiser speaks to CNN: after Bondi, how do we move forward?
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to CNN about the Bondi massacre. See an excerpt from his segment below: View
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.
Sarah Schwartz appears on ABC News breakfast to discuss the Bondi attack
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently appeared on ABC News breakfast to discuss the Bondi attack. Below is an excerpt clip
Media Release: Mass shooting at Chanukah event in Bondi
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening,
Max Kaiser speaks to ABC: “Palestine necklace a ‘political symbol’ claims council”
Executive Officer Max Kaiser recently spoke to the ABC for a story titled “Palestine necklace a ‘political symbol’ claims council”.
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
Sarah Schwartz speaks to SBS for story “Melbourne event celebrating Israeli pager attack sparks outrage”
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to SBS for a story titled “Melbourne event celebrating Israeli pager attack sparks outrage”.
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
Jewish Coalition Opposes Anti-Democratic Antisemitism Plan, Calls for United, Whole-of Society Approach
November 14, 2025 The Jewish Council of Australia joins a coalition of nine Jewish organisations in releasing an open letter
New Victorian Protest Laws Still Threaten Democracy
November 12, 2025 The Jewish Council of Australia welcomes the decision of the Victorian Government to step back from the
Sarah Schwartz speaks to SMH about the neo-Nazi protest
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to SMH for a piece titled “What we just witnessed was state-sanctioned Nazism”. An
Sarah Schwartz speaks to The Guardian about the neo-Nazi rally
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to The Guardian for a piece titled “NSW police accused of ‘sickening’ double standard
Sarah Schwartz speaks to ABC news about the neo-Nazi protest
Executive Officer Sarah Schwartz recently spoke to ABC News Breakfast about the neo-Nazi protest. An excerpt from her comments is
