If you're in Sydney/Gadigal, come hear from Gazan PhD Student at UoW and leading member of the Palestinian People's Party,  Shamikh Badra, in conversation with our executive officer, Bart Shteinman on Tuesday, 11 Aug 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Register at: events.jewishcouncil.com.au/events/jewis...

Write to your VC about antisemitism definitions. Read about why this is so important and then head to the link below to find your VC and get in touch! universitiesaustralia.edu.au/our-universi...

All people deserve to be able to pray in peace. Sending solidarity and strength to Samir and all of our muslim comrades who are suffering during this awful surge in anti-Muslim hate. Full article at: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

Tune in Monday at 12 pm to hear Yasmine's evidence at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion at: asc.royalcommission.gov.au

The Jewish Council calls on the Australian Government to demand Dr. Abu Safiya's immediate release from life threatening Israeli detention. See full statement at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/07/jewi...

"I know that there is a lot of public discourse, particularly at the moment, that suggests that human rights spaces and Palestine solidarity spaces in particular, are spaces that might be hostile to Jewish people, that hasn't been my experience at all."

"As a teenager,I walked through concentration camps in Poland, where the Nazis industrialised the murder of European Jewry.That history has shaped not only my Jewish identity,but a commitment to political struggle." Read Sarah's powerful Guardian Australia op-ed: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“During those periods … I have held some concerns for my safety because of the threats and messages that I’ve received online” Thank you to the Sydney Morning Herald for covering Sarah's powerful testimony today at the Royal Commission, full article available at: www.smh.com.au/national/sar...

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...