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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 3d

Read @sarahschwartz.bsky.social personal letter in The Guardian today | When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love

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When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love | Sarah Schwartz

Not speaking would go against everything I was taught to honour: the righteous among the nations – those who refused to be bystanders to injustice

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 3d

When you first heard me speak against this genocide, you heard my words as betrayal. But they were meant as love | Sarah Schwartz

Not speaking would go against everything I was taught to honour: the righteous among the nations – those who refused to be bystanders to injustice To those I have lost – the teachers, mentors, loved ones – who once taught me what it was to be Jewish. Those who once shared my table, yet now sit on the other side of a deep chasm. I write with hesitation. My words have been twisted before. But silence has become its own wound. Continue reading...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 10d

We're committing to fighting for a free Palestine in the Jewish new year. To watch the conversation in full, head to 12 minutes 33 at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PzP...

Should anti-semitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together?

YouTube video by St Johns Cathedral Brisbane

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks to all who came to hear us last night for the important conversation: Should antisemitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together?

As we head into Yom Kippur, we're recommitting to fighting all forms of racism.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 11d

Last week, Jewish Council executive committee member Bart Shteinman joined ABC Canberra to talk about what Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year means for him and for Jews everywhere who are opposing Israel's genocide.

Full interview available at: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 12d

We hope you can join us on Thursday, October 16th at the Wheeler Centre for a conversation bringing together Palestinian, Jewish and Syrian voices.

We'll explore themes of justice, liberation and what revolution means for people fighting for freedom. Tickets at: events.humanitix.com/on-revolutio...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 15d

A massive thanks to the 400 people who turned out last week to raise almost $10,000 for Gazan children via Aussie charity supporting those on the ground, Olive Kids.

Thank you to the amazing performers and to all who came together in solidarity last week!

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 16d

We've just delivered 80 pages and over 2,700 signatures to the PM's office, calling for sanctions on Israel now to put a stop to the genocide.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 19d

Recognition of Palestine is Not Enough, Sanctions Must Follow to Stop the Genocide.

Read our full statement on Australian recognition of Palestine at: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/09/jewi...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 23d

The hit piece commissioned because they were scared of our ad:

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 23d

Our ad is back tomorrow!

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 24d

Brisbane Folk: come along and hear from Executive Committee member, Bart Shteinman at this event we're pleased to co-host! events.humanitix.com/should-anti-...

Should anti-semitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together?

Hear diverse community leaders discuss racism; antisemitism and legitimate criticism of Israel; and Palestinian rights. Fellowship/supper will follow the Q&A.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 24d

@sarahschwartz.bsky.social on ABC talking about our ad featuring Jews calling to sanction Israel NOW for the genocide in Gaza.

The ad comes as the UN has released an authoritative report stating that Israel is committing a genocide.

We need this message to be heard by ALL Australians.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 25d

Sign the petition to sanction Israel now: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/09/peti...

Petition: Sanction Israel for Genocide in Gaza

To: The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong. We, the undersigned, call […]

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 25d

UPDATE: Our ad has been pulled. While the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun talk about freedom of speech all the time, they've decided that they won't be proceeding with our ad tomorrow.

We still hope they will run our ad at a later date, because we need to broadcast the message, end the genocide!

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 25d

We're launching a campaign to end the genocide in Gaza. Sign our petition to call on the Australian government to sanction Israel NOW.

Tomorrow we'll be in the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun so please:

Snap a photo of yourself with the ad and tag us

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday, DJ Matab addressed the Free Palestine rally and invited everyone to join us on Sunday the 21st for a concert with Jewish and Palestinian artists raising funds for children in Gaza.

It's not too late to get your ticket at:

tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 29d

It's not too late to get your tickets to the fundraiser for Palestinian children, supported by Australian charity Olive Kids at the Corner Hotel on September 21st!

Tickets are selling fast so get yours at tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Sep 8

Grab your tickets at tickets.cornerhotel.com/outlet/event...

Gaza Solidarity Concert

Solidarity Fundraiser - Concert for Gaza Please join the Jewish Council for a night of fundraising and music in solidarity with the people of Gaza and all Palestinians in their struggles. All funds ...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Sep 8

Come hear from artists like Jude Perl at the upcoming Gaza Solidarity Concert at The Corner Hotel in Richmond on September 21st at the link in our bio!

Tickets selling fast so grab yours and help support Olive Kids doing vital work to assist Palestinian children.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Sep 2

We are calling out the upcoming Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism — backed by far-right pro-Israel groups, tied to weapons lobbyists, and linked to attacks on free speech.

Show your support for a boycott of the event 👉 Head to: www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/08/camp...

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Sep 1

Executive officer Max Kaiser explains why we endorse the Sumud Flotilla and call for sanctions on Israel & an end to the two-way arms trade.

The flotilla will attempt to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza to bring an end to what the UN have determined to be a "failure of humanity."

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Sep 1

Statement:

The Jewish Council of Australia stands with First Nations people after the cowardly Nazi attack on Camp Sovereignty.

Our struggles against racism, fascism and the ongoing colonisation of this land are bound together.

Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Aug 31

Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.

If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil

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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · Aug 26

Statement: Response to Iranian Government Involvement in Antisemitic Attacks

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