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Antisemitism threatens the very fabric of a democratic, cohesive, fair go and safe Australia
In the immediate aftermath of the October 7 attacks, Federal and State governments failed to act against the open and brazen displays of hatred, igniting a powder keg still burning today. The recommendations of the PM’s own Antisemitism Envoy spent five months basically gathering dust.
Read MoreAnother “heinous antisemitic attack” in Melbourne: AIJAC’s statement to JNS
“This heinous antisemitic attack has seen a young family have their car destroyed and being too frightened to stay in their home simply because they chose to share the joy of Chanukah with the community. It further emphasises the urgent need for the state and federal governments to crack down on the antisemitism and incitement to and perpetration of violence rampant on our streets before there are more tragic outcomes.”
Read More“I’m not religious but I started praying”: Arsen Ostrovsky in the Jerusalem Post
Arsen Ostrovsky was at Bondi for a Hanukkah celebration. Minutes later, he was injured in a terror attack, and Australia was forced to look at its Jewish community through the harshest possible lens.
When I called him afterward, I expected anger. Instead, he offered something quieter, and maybe more explosive: “I feel alive.”
Read MoreNow is the time for healing, not laying blame
At this time we should all be prioritising the healing of those impacted by this tragedy, first and foremost the devastated Jewish community, and the prevention of further attacks. Those who put their own needs and politics above that are doing the entire country a grave disservice, and frankly, should take a good, hard look at themselves. They are part of the problem, not the solution.
Read MoreAIJAC condemns comments by ALP National President Wayne Swan
AIJAC condemns comments by ALP National President Wayne Swan
Read MorePolicies to prevent hate and rebuild Australian faith
Now, 15 people have been murdered. Are the Prime Minister’s announcements patches to cover his embarrassment, or does he truly want to tackle the profound problems?
Read MoreA line of blood in the sand: this attack was a predictable culmination
All Australians, including the PM need to now recognise that December 14 was a bloody line in the sand, and we desperately need to identify and confront all the elements that led to its crossing.
Read MoreThe Government’s actions still fall short: Joel Burnie on FDD Morning Brief
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie spoke with Foundation For Defense of Democracies (FDD) Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, the feelings of the Australian Jewish community and what the Government needs to do now.
Read More“None of us were surprised”: Joel Burnie on Sky News
AIJAC Executive Manager Joel Burnie spoke to Sky News’ Jaynie Seal about the Government’s failure to crack down on antisemitism and the insecurity experienced by the Australian Jewish community as a result.
Read More“The writing was on the wall for a number of years”: Colin Rubenstein on Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise
AIJAC Executive Director Dr Colin Rubestein spoke with Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise about hate speech, legal enforcement, political will and what the Government needs to do going forward in the wake of the antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach.
Read MoreAIJAC calls on federal and state governments to take additional steps to combat antisemitism
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council calls for federal, state and territory governments to implement numerous urgent steps to combat the explosion of antisemitism in Australia and reduce the threat of violence to the Jewish community.
Read MoreI’m an Australian Jew: Your support, and support from around the world, really matters to us
Never underestimate the power of standing with someone who is hurting, and the impact that support has, because I know that we all feel it deeply down under in this far corner of the world.
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