Jewish community
Holocaust Survivor's Daughter Condemns Rising Antisemitism Following Sydney Shooting Tragedy
Dec 16, 2025 01:52 pm CST
Following the deadly attack at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach, Victoria Teplitsky, whose Holocaust survivor father was wounded in the shooting, criticizes Australian authorities for failing to adequately address growing antisemitism. She argues that hatred against the Jewish community has been allowed to intensify since October 7, 2023, despite repeated warnings from community leaders about escalating threats and incidents targeting Jewish institutions across Australia.
Bondi Beach Terror Attack Claims Life of Rabbi Eli Schlanger Who Commemorated Mumbai Attack Victims
Dec 15, 2025 06:01 pm CST
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who recently organized a memorial for 2008 Mumbai attack victims, was among 15 people killed in an antisemitic terrorist attack during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The 41-year-old father of five was remembered for his community service and kindness. Australian PM Anthony Albanese has condemned the attack and proposed stricter gun laws in response.
New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani Condemns Antisemitic Vandalism at Brooklyn Jewish School
Nov 06, 2025 01:40 pm CST
New York's first Muslim Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani strongly condemned an antisemitic incident where vandals painted a swastika at a Jewish school in Brooklyn just one day after his historic election victory. Mamdani pledged to stand with the Jewish community and increase funding for hate crime prevention, emphasizing his commitment to combating antisemitism in America's largest city.
UK Expands Police Powers to Restrict Protests Following Community Safety Concerns
Oct 05, 2025 06:32 pm CST
The UK government is granting police expanded authority to restrict protests, citing concerns about the impact of repeated pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the Jewish community's sense of security. This decision follows a recent deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue and comes amid ongoing tensions between protecting freedom of protest and ensuring community safety.