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A re-elected NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will invest $10 million over four years to boost safety and security for faith communities.  Through a $10 million grants program, faith organisations will be supported to strengthen safety and security at religious institutions where there is a demonstrated risk, including places of worship, schools, community centres, and buildings ...

Shane Desiatnik The Australian Jewish News February 16, 2023 NSW state election candidates for the seats of North Shore and Willoughby shed light on their commitments to meeting the ongoing security needs of the area’s Jewish communal institutions at a forum on Monday night at North Shore Temple Emanuel. Liberal MP for Willoughby Tim James said, “It is the ...

Blake Doyle and Kia Handley ABC News February 3, 2023 New South Wales’ Jewish community is in shock after swastikas were found painted on gravestones in a Jewish cemetery in the Hunter Valley. Police said up to 10 headstones were defaced with Nazi stencils or splashed with paint in what they said was a suspected hate crime. Officers from the ...

The Jewish Board of Deputies is saddened by the recent death of Renee Geyer, one of Australia’s most celebrated soul singers known for her distinctive, husky voice and passionate performances. A celebrated artist who recorded with the music world’s most famous singers including Sting, Joe Cocker and Chaka Khan,  Ms Geyer was nominated for many awards ...

The Jewish Board of Deputies had a constructive meeting with the Premier this afternoon. During the meeting, we outlined to the Premier the hurt and offence to our community caused by his actions. The Premier expressed deep remorse and contrition for his past actions and underlined his commitment to Holocaust education and fighting rising levels of antisemitism. We ...