Some days in our community are just special. The Adamama Roots Festival returns this Sunday with music, mindfulness, makers, kosher food, and family-friendly activities, brought to life by the Shalom Collective. Book your tickets and be part of a day that celebrates Jewish

Neo-Nazi groups in Australia have exploited economic discontent and pandemic lockdowns to increase their reach. Until governments address the endemic discontent, they will be restricted to responding to extremism after the fact. Oscar Kaspi-Crutchett examines how pandemic-era

The binding of Isaac is one of Torah’s most confronting portraits of a parent child relationship under unbearable strain. It forces us to ask what it means to truly protect the young. Ralph Genende uses that ancient warning to explore today’s digital dangers and Australia’s new

Gideon Cohen argues that Australia’s under 16 social media ban will not protect young people. Teens will find workarounds, be pushed toward far more dangerous online spaces and lose vital community networks. He asks whether the policy misunderstands how teens actually live

Newcastle’s Jewish community is growing again, driven by families seeking connection, lifestyle and a different way of belonging. Nomi Kaltmann explores how a regional centre once struggling for numbers is now attracting new arrivals and reviving long standing institutions.

Why won’t Israel’s coalition government allow an independent inquiry into 7 October? Most Israelis actually want one, but the government plans to investigate itself. Here is the quick breakdown and why it matters for Israeli democracy. Full analysis by Shahar Burla:

Naomi Dascal’s essay sits with the grief, relief and tenderness that come when someone you love lives for years inside dementia. She traces the small rituals of care, the lost language, the twinkle that remained, and the mystery of how love survives when memory and recognition

Violence continues in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and across Iran’s regional network, showing how fragile the ceasefire really is. With “day after” talks stalled, clashes, targeted killings and political-military manoeuvres are shaping a volatile Middle East. Read the full wrap

Hamas plans to attack Jewish targets in Europe should put Australia on alert. The revelation that Hamas was planning attacks on Jewish community institutions across Europe shows the terrorist organisation has a terrifying new agenda. This analysis by Dror Doron highlights how

Anti-Jewish incidents have declined from last year’s peak, but the latest ECAJ report shows they remain triple pre–October 7 levels, with unprecedented arson and vandalism across Australia. This report by Ruby Kraner-Tucci outlines how anti-Jewish racism has expanded into

A national Holocaust memorial is set to sit inside Canberra’s synagogue and community centre. Ron Levy explores why this decision has divided a small but thoughtful community and what it reveals about how Australian Jews want to remember and live. Read the full analysis here:

NSW Young Labor has taken a rare step, passing a resolution that names antisemitism in its ranks and commits to real cultural repair. It follows a clear decline in Jewish participation and growing concern about bigotry on the political left. Read the full report by Deborah

Jewish parenting in 2025 is shaped by hard conversations, mixed-faith identities, and new educational guidance helping families navigate big questions. This Zedi Deep Dive explores how parents are guiding children through October 7, rising antisemitism, and proud multicultural

Sir Mick Davis and Mike Prashker, founders of the London Initiative, join TJI Editor Deborah Stone to discuss how Israelis and Diaspora Jews can help revive Israel’s liberal democracy, societal fairness and path to peace. Filmed during their visit to Australia hosted by The

A striking 25% of Israeli Jews are weighing emigration. Cost of living and concern for their children's future are key motivators for both Jews and the third of Israel's Arabs also considering leaving. Shahar Burla shares the key findings. #Israel #Emigration #CostOfLiving

A landmark $4M Australian government grant is funding health diplomacy, bringing Palestinian and Israeli medical leaders together. Michael Visontay reports on how this project aims to build a 'health bridge' and establish vital rehab services in Hebron. Click to understand

We are delighted to announce that Jonathan Freedland will be appearing in Melbourne and Sydney in early 2026. A leading voice in global journalism, Freedland is a weekly columnist for The Guardian, a presenter on BBC Radio 4, and co host of Politics Weekly America and Unholy:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog, aiming to dismiss bribery and fraud charges. Critics argue this could undermine democratic values and rule of law, while supporters believe it's necessary for national unity and

Antisemitic incidents in Australia remain three times higher than pre October 7 levels, according to the latest ECAJ annual report. Read our full reporting and find the report here: thejewishindependent.com.au/anti-jewish-in…

Picking olives, hoping for an olive branch. In the final weeks of harvest, Gadia Zrihan joins Israeli volunteers protecting Palestinian farmers like Abdallah, whose land has been taken by a nearby settlement, so he can still receive the fruits of his trees. Read the full story: