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As Waverley Council clears the site outside the Bondi Pavilion to make way for a permanent memorial, the Sydney Jewish Museum and the Australian Jewish Historical Society are working to carefully preserve the heartfelt tributes left by the public in the aftermath of the Bondi attacks. Sydney Jewish Museum's senior curator, Shannon Biederman, explains.

In the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack over the weekend, the Albanese government is fast-tracking a suite of legislative reforms aimed at cracking down on hate speech and tightening migration laws to avert individuals with extremist views. While the government faces pressure to introduce harsher border policies, it has rejected calls for a Royal Commission, arguing that immediate executive a...

SBS sits down with Special Envoy for Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, who outlines the reforms that she made last year. In this interview, Segal defines exactly what differentiates antisemitism to other forms of hate speech, and highlights a national multi-year strategy in order to combat the issue.

In the wake of the Bondi beach tragedy last weekend, Sunday 14th December, Sydney has welcomed new mental health support systems. This feature outlines how to approach this extra care. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25). More information is avail...

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SBS Hebrew hears from Australia’s multicultural community, where a plethora of vigils were held across Sydney to honour the fallen. We hear from Arabic, Thai and Turkish speakers, amongst others.

Conversation with Lillian Kline, cofounder of the DEA Network, looking into the organisation’s role in providing financial education and peer support for women navigating wealth management. Kline also highlights the importance of gender diversity in investment decision-making and examines challenges, including "greenwashing" and shifting political landscapes.

SBS Hebrew gets the latest community reactions to the shooting attacks at Bondi Beach. We hear from Sydney residents and community leaders; Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Alex Ryvchin, NCJWA’s President Lynda Ben Menashe, Australia Marie Claire founder Jackie Frank, Brenda Kaplan & Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann.

Australia has not experienced a mass shooting like the one that occurred on Sunday evening at Bondi Beach in 30 years. The attack, which targeted the Jewish community, undoubtedly caused an emotional shock among members of the Jewish-Israeli community and may also have reawakened past traumas. We spoke with clinical psychologist Tammy Ben Shaul to better understand how to cope emotionally with suc...

אירוע לציון היום הראשון של חנוכה, שאורגן על ידי הקהילה היהודית של סידני בחוף בונדאי המפורסם בעולם, היה מטרה לירי ההמוני החמור ביותר במדינה מאז טבח פורט ארתור בשנת 1996. משטרת ניו סאות' ויילס הכריזה על כך כאירוע טרור.

איזי מן מספר מה היה השבוע בהיסטוריה העולמית והישראלית

ההצבעה במליאת איגוד השידור האירופאי בתחילת דצמבר השאירה את ישראל באירווזיון 2026 לאחר חשש שהשתתפותה תעמוד להצבעה של החברות באיגוד. פנינו לנועם רות פרידמן ("נועם הסלב") להבין מה השינויים הצפויים, אלו מדינות השתתפו בהצבעה ומה בכלל קרה בהצבעה בבאזל.

Noe Harsel is the Senior Policy Advisor for the Monash Initiative for Rapid Research into Antisemitism (MIRRA). MIRRA takes a sector-by-sector approach to investigating the causes and nature of antisemitism and developing remedies to shape the responses of government, industry, institutions and individuals.

A recent webinar investigated the experiences of Jewish communities in Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion. Panellists detailed population displacement, daily life under bombardment, and the global humanitarian response, including large-scale evacuations and community support. Panellists also discussed the complexities of Ukrainian-Jewish relations, and the uncertain prospects for peace

Australia is restricting access to social media accounts for under-16s, and many families are wondering what it means in practice. While the rules place responsibility on tech platforms rather than young people or their parents, the changes may still create stress for teens who rely on social media to stay connected. Find out how the ban will work, why connection still matters, and how experts sug...

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Gabe Freund is the CEO of Stand Up, a Jewish social-justice organisation dedicated to building bridges across communities. With a background in advocacy and a passion for collaborative change, Gabe talks to the SBS about strengthening social cohesion and empowering marginalised voices, one project at a time.

Sidra Moshinsky speaks to the SBS about receiving the General Sir John Monash Award for Outstanding Service. Sidra has dedicated herself to the Victorian Jewish community through teaching, education and leadership.

SBS spoke to Professor Henry Brodaty AO about his decades-long efforts to transform the diagnosis, care and prevention of dementia, and how his work helped countless lives in Australia and worldwide.

ביום שלישי ציין העולם את היום הבינלאומי למאבק באלימות בנשים. ל פי נתוני הלשכה האוסטרלית לסטטיסטיקה לשנת - אחת מכל חמש נשים ואחד מכל 16 גברים חוו אלימות מינית כמבוגרים באוסטרליה, ועדיין - 92% מהנשים אינן מדווחות על תקיפות מיניות שחוו לאחרונה.

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SBS Hebrew spoke with filmmaker Sandra Beerends about “Neshoma,” her moving film / documentary tracing the spirit of Amsterdam’s Jewish community after the Holocaust. Through personal stories and archival voices, the film reflects on memory, loss, and the quiet resilience that still shapes the city today.

NSW will introduce new laws criminalising Nazi chants and behaviours that signal support for extremist ideology, following a recent neo-Nazi protest outside Parliament. Offenders face up to a year in prison, with harsher penalties near Jewish sites. Jewish community leaders welcome the move as an ethical stand against rising hate, though experts warn legislation alone cannot eliminate extremism wi...

In conversation with SBS Hebrew, IsraAID Australia Executive Director Yossi Eshed says the Israeli-based non-governmental organisation specialises in rapid emergency response and long-term community capacity-building worldwide.

LGBTQI+ Jews navigate two identities that can sometimes conflict. Each identity, even by itself, can feel isolating at times. Jarod Rhine Davis, a gay Jewish man, recognised this need and founded a community for LGBTQI+ Jews called Jewmos.