Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed connects with Jewish leaders during his visit to NYC for a gala.

Ahmed al-Ahmed recently visited the burial sites of two significant Jewish leaders before seeking additional treatment for his gunshot injuries overseas. After spending two weeks in a Sydney hospital following a shooting incident where he was shot five times, the 43-year-old Syrian refugee flew to the US on Tuesday. He has been widely recognized for […]
New York City man charged with making threats to kill Jewish individuals, law enforcement, and federal officials

A man from New York City with a notable criminal record has been indicted after he reportedly made online threats against Jews as well as local and federal law enforcement. Nathan White, 54, faced charges of making terroristic threats classified as a hate crime and aggravated second-degree harassment during his arraignment at Queens Supreme Court […]
UC Davis professor Jemma DeCristo retains position following Jewish threats

UC Davis Professor’s Controversial Social Media Post Stirs Outrage An assistant professor at the University of California, Davis, has faced significant backlash following a provocative social media post about Jewish journalists. Despite the public outcry, Gemma DeCristo plans to keep her position at the university. This situation has drawn attention from officials at the institution. […]
Interview with Julie Menin: the first Jewish speaker of the NYC Council prepared to confront Mamdani

On Wednesday, Julie Menin, a City Council member from the Upper East Side, is set to be elected as the new president of the New York City Council. Menin, 58, identifies as a moderate Democrat and could serve as a key figure against the feared influence of a far-left majority. In a lengthy discussion, she […]
Mamdani supports removing antisemitism safeguards while Jewish organizations raise concerns.

Mamdani’s Executive Order Sparks Backlash New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani indicated on Friday that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s definition of anti-Semitism doesn’t effectively safeguard Jewish residents in the city. This remark comes amidst criticism regarding his recent executive order—which many Jewish and civil rights organizations find troubling. The self-identified democratic socialist brushed aside […]
Jewish civil rights organization seeks clarification from Mamdani after antisemitism posts removed from NYC mayor’s X account

Demands for Accountability from Mayor Mamdani Over Deleted Posts Jewish civil rights organizations are seeking clarification from Mayor Zoran Mamdani after he removed earlier posts related to the city’s efforts against anti-Semitism from his official account, raising significant legal questions. Mamdani, who is the first Muslim to hold the position, has faced backlash for eliminating […]
Jewish Advocacy Center calls on Amazon to stop payments linked to Francesca Albanese’s book against Israel

Jewish Civil Rights Group Alerts Amazon Over Upcoming Book Sale A well-known Jewish civil rights organization has raised concerns with Amazon regarding an upcoming book by a U.S.-sanctioned UN official, suggesting that selling it might breach federal sanctions law. They have requested that the company halt any related transactions. Mark Goldfeder, who leads the National […]
Jewish organization alerted police about a terror plan for a Hanukkah event prior to the Bondi attack

Warnings and Tragedy at the Hanukkah-by-the-Sea Event It has come to light that Jewish security agencies had alerted authorities about a significant risk of a terrorist attack during the Hanukkah-by-the-Sea celebration in Bondi, just weeks before tragedy struck. A confidential report from the NSW Community Security Group (CSG NSW) raised concerns about potential lone-actor assaults […]
Jewish leaders in Australia cautioned about increasing antisemitism prior to the attack.

Bondi Beach Shooting and Rising Antisemitism in Australia Following the tragic events of October 7 in Israel, there was a wave of numbness within the Jewish community, including here in Australia. It felt like a part of us had been drained away, leaving a palpable, aching emptiness. I think everyone, at least at some point, […]
Israel Alerted Australia to a Threat Directed by Iran Towards Jewish Communities

According to a report by Fox News Digital, an Israeli intelligence official revealed that Israel had cautioned Australia about a rising risk to the Jewish community stemming from “Iranian-led terrorist activities” several months prior to a tragic incident where two armed attackers killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach recently. A senior […]