Jewish community

California advances two bills recognizing Jewish ethnicity, protecting community

If passed, both bills could be enacted into law by the end of August.

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.
Black Forest Gin is a tangible collectible investment that fights antisemitism.

Fighting antisemitism with gin: Kosher spirits project backs Jewish life in Spain

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

Belgium's ban on ritual circumcision is the same as making Jews second-class citizens - editorial

THE AMERICAN JEW is becoming more visibly Jewish without becoming more religious. The Israeli Jew is becoming more religious without becoming more visibly Jewish.

Editor's Notes: The era of the Reshuffled Jew - comment


Australian police name John Argento as suspect in Melbourne Hanukkah vehicle arson

Argento is known to police, with an outstanding warrant for deception-related offenses, and is known by law enforcement to frequent the inner southern and northern suburbs of Melbourne.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

Australia cancels British national’s visa after Nazi symbol and hate speech charges

"If someone comes here for hate, they can leave," Home Affairs Minister Bourke told the Australian Broadcasting Corp, referring to the British citizen.

The Sydney Opera House is illuminated with candlelights in Sydney on December 21, 2025, as part of a national day of reflection honouring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Jewish communities, MFA hold first J50 network forum to improve communication

Members of the J50 forum, which was founded during the May International Conference Against Anti-Semitism, met from Sunday evening until Tuesday.

 Israel's Foreign Ministry, in collaboration with world Jewry, has launched the J50 consultation forum, an unprecedented initiative to hold regular briefings among Jewish leaders

Australia arrests suspect for alleged antisemitic threats made on flight to Sydney

There are "no current or impending threats to the community," AFP confirmed.

The man is alleged to have made antisemitic threats and hand gestures indicating violence towards the alleged victim

Defending Jewish communities is part of fight for Europe’s soul, Hungarian EU minister tells ‘Post’

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The attack on Jewish communities is "an attack on our European civilization and our cultural heritage, which is based on the Judeo-Christian heritage and civilization.”

Hungarian EU Affairs Minister and Envoy for Combating Antisemitism János Bóka. He says EU states would need to work together to counter rising antisemitism.

'I stand with the Jews and Israel': Tennis legend condemns antisemitism in Australia

The 83-year-old Grand Slam record-holder said Australians must “stand with the Jews,” criticizing weak support for Israel and poor Holocaust education.

Margaret Court (R) and Barrymore Court (L) are seen during the Women's Singles Semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa of Spain during day 12 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

Australia records sharp rise in arson and violent antisemitism

This year's total of 1654 consisted of 24 physical assaults, 33 incidents of vandalism, 621 physical abuse, and 359 graffiti, 238 messages, and 379 posters, according to the ECAJ

An Israeli flag flutters in the wind as boats gather on Sydney Harbour during the Solidarity Convoy opposing antisemitism, in Sydney, Australia, October 12, 2025.

Israeli hospital honors Chaim Herzog after Dublin renames ex-president's park

Assuta Ashdod to dedicate campus garden to Israel’s sixth president after Dublin committee moves on Herzog Park; announced Sunday, in Ashdod.

The late president Chaim Herzog, and the new garden bearing his name at Assuta Ashdod hospital on Sunday

Fire damages historic Sadigura synagogue in Chernivtsi, suspect mentally unstable

Local rabbi says suspect also tried to torch a church last month, stresses community does not feel rising antisemitism in the city.

Fire damages historic Sadigura synagogue in Chernivtsi, suspect mentally unstable

Discrimination against Jews in Turkey rising, report says

Catholic charity ACN says religious minorities, including Jews, face growing hostility, hate speech and state-favored Sunni policies since October 2023.

Izzet Bana, musician and adviser to the series "The Club" poses in Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul on March 8, 2022. - Turkish series "The Club", whose first season was released on Netflix in January, is the first Turkish series to shed light on Turkey's Jewish community featuring the persecutions