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‘Civilisation versus barbarism’: Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil
Thousands of people from Sydney’s Jewish community have gathered in a solemn vigil to commemorate the October 7 attacks.
- by Ben Cubby
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Sadness, bewilderment and anger as Australians commemorate October 7
A year on from October 7, Jewish Australians congregating in Melbourne say they no longer feel they can rely on people they previously counted as friends.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Voters reject protests as Gaza war ignites domestic row
A majority of voters have rejected public protests in support of either side in the war in the Middle East, while more now say the war has made Australia less safe than a year ago.
- by David Crowe
Antisemitism should not be welcome here
The stain of racist inhumanity on our country is reflected in the historically barbarous treatment of our Aboriginal population.
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Opinion
‘Too ugly to imagine’: Australia can’t allow ancient hatreds, like antisemitism, to fester
There’s been a 700 per cent increase in antisemitic incidents in Australia since October 7, 2023. The victimisation of our Jewish fellow citizens is un-Australian must stop.
- by Peter Hartcher
‘Too big for their boots’: See what your local election candidates say about Gaza, antisemitism and Australia Day
Use our interactive to read what candidates in Greater Melbourne said when asked if councils should make statements on social issues along with managing roads, rates and rubbish.
- by Tom Cowie and Nathanael Scott
‘Where do I stand?’ The vexed question troubling Australian Jews
How Australian Jews are wrestling with fundamental issues of culture, faith and identity since the October 7 attacks.
- by Chip Le Grand
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University
As a Jewish academic, I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni
Creating a false panic around university antisemitism runs the risk of building genuine fear in my community. Forcing the vice chancellor to resign would set a dangerous precedent.
- by Eva Shteinman
‘Blindsided’: Sydney University vice chancellor resists calls for resignation
Internal documents obtained by the Herald reveal he was “blindsided” by the Jewish community’s reaction to a deal to shut down the pro-Palestinian encampment.
- by Daniella White and Lucy Carroll
Sydney Uni to review complaints system as Jewish students call on Mark Scott to resign
The university says an external review will look at how its handles complaints after the vice chancellor said he had failed to protect Jewish students.
- by Christopher Harris
How one American film caused a political battle about the Nazis
The 1940 film The Mortal Storm was the only film at the time to tackle the treatment of the Jews in Nazi Germany.
- by Tom Ryan
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