Australian Jewish Association

Can't say we are at all surprised

Interested in @SenatorWong's thoughts on this garden variety antisemitism.

ABC called out for dismissing AJA antisemitism warning Sky New host Chris Kenny interviewed ABC chair Kim Williams and brought up an interview Chris had done with AJA CEO Robert Gregory on the topic of antisemitism. The ABC's Media Watch had then mocked the discussion of antisemitism. This was just a few months before the Bondi Massacre. youtube.com/watch?v=tlY5o9…

@MenachemV @SenatorWong @nypost The AFP is investigating the complaint we filed. youtu.be/KnN4CgDp9zk?si…

Will @SenatorWong ask the AFP to investigate whether any Australian Flotilla participants may have breached Division 102 of the Criminal Code, following @nypost’s report that Hamas & Muslim Brotherhood allegedly operated the flotilla through a Spanish shell company ? #auspol

Seven months after Australia’s worst ever Islamic terrorist attack, the Australian government has announced tens of millions of dollars for fighting Islamophobia

Well this sounds like a terrible idea. Few have done as much to damage social cohesion in Australia as Labor Party MPs. Now they want to blame ordinary Australians and silence your right to speak up.

Grapevine July 19, 2026: Factors for aliyah Movers and shakers of Israeli society. By GREER FAY CASHMAN Idealism may have been a factor among the early pioneers of the Jewish state in the making. Still, a more realistic reason was that the harsh terrain and the grueling climate were preferable to the pogroms of the Baltics and Eastern Europe. Unfortunately, antisemitism is still a major factor in Diaspora Jews’ decision to make aliyah. One recent example is Dr. David Adler, the first president of the Australian Jewish Association (AJA), who served in that role for almost a decade. The AJA is a conservative organization dedicated to advocacy on behalf of the Jewish community and Israel. It is one of several Jewish advocacy groups, with varying political affiliations and attitudes, that operate on the southernmost continent. A statement released by AJA discussed the organization’s awareness that a growing number of Australian Jews are likewise considering relocating to Israel because they are concerned about the long-term future of Jews in Australia. 'Antisemitism and violence directed at Jews have reached levels under this government that I never expected to see in Australia' In the statement, Adler was quoted as saying that he was proud of the contribution that he had made to Australia, “but I no longer recognize the country. Antisemitism and violence directed at Jews have reached levels under this government that I never expected to see in Australia.” “Australia is facing serious challenges,” he added, “with growing hostility not only toward Jews and Israel but also toward Australia itself and the values upon which Western civilization is built.” “Israeli society is clear about what it stands for. The younger generation has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and sacrifice in defending their country. There is a deep sense of national purpose and pride in Israel’s heritage, together with an understanding that Western civilization is worth defending,” Adler said. Current AJA president Robert Gregory commented: “It is a deeply troubling reflection on the Australian Government that increasing numbers of Australian Jews believe they will be safer in Israel, a country that has endured almost three years of war, than in Australia.” “Antisemitism has reached historic highs under the [Anthony] Albanese government, and for many, the Bondi attack was the final catalyst,” he continued. Gregory also noted that Australia’s Jewish community has been part of the country’s history since the First Fleet of 11 ships arrived in Sydney Cove on January 26, 1788. The Jewish community has made an enormous contribution to every aspect of Australian life, he said, adding that the government appeared unconcerned that Australian Jews were leaving because they no longer felt safe. “Perhaps it believes these departures can simply be offset by bringing in even larger numbers of migrants. It’s unclear whether that strategy will be successful,” Gregory said. Australia is a multicultural society with a large influx of immigrants from the Middle East and Asia, whose presence indicates the extent to which a country’s policies can change. Whereas the Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 placed severe limits on immigrants from non-European countries, this racist legislation was relaxed from the 1950s onward, and finally abolished in 1975.

Ed Husic is lying The ICJ has made no such finding because its an ugly antisemitic blood libel that never happened. The first Muslim to be elected to federal parliament isn't just spreading dangerous misinformation, he is putting the safety of the Australian Jewish community at risk. Anthony Albanese can preach all day about social cohesion but it is members of his government who are constantly damaging social cohesion in Australia. You would think after overseeing the Bondi massacre and the largest surge in antisemitism in Australian history, Labor would have learned to tone down their rhetoric. Do you think the Prime Minister will pull his colleague into line?

Israel has become the ultimate litmus test for one’s values. Pro-Israel? Nine times out of ten you can accurately predict the rest of their worldview: men cannot give birth, there are only two genders, mass migration is bad, capitalism works, religious freedom must be protected, and Judeo-Christian values are the bedrock of Western civilization. Anti-Israel? You can safely assume they’re either an Islamist, a communist, a neo-Nazi, or a teenage LARPer shrieking “Deus Vult” from his mom’s basement. “Palestine” is what unites the worst people in the world. Israel didn’t ask for this role. It’s perfectly fine to have no strong opinion on a faraway Middle Eastern country. But in the current climate, a person’s stance on Israel instantly tells you whether they’re worth your time — or a waste of oxygen.

AJA is proud to support this fine organisation which is doing very important work.

The greatest irony - One Nation has never received anything from this 'Zionist lobby' unlike Rennick pictured here accepting this box of Matzah.

Using the Jews to try and gain relevance What do you do when you are a failed former politician with no chance of getting re-elected and you are jealously watching the rise and success of your competitors. If you want attention, you can always rely on bringing up the Jewish issue. Former Senator Gerard Rennick claims that One Nation is 'clearly under the thumb of the Zionist lobby'. The claim is even more ridiculous because every single Jewish and Zionist organisation except for AJA boycotts One Nation and most of them have campaigned hard against One Nation in the past.

AJA's Shane Shmuel in this week's Australian Jewish News

I tuned into Joe Rogan yesterday and heard Bernie Sanders' economics, Barack Obama's foreign policy, and Ro Khanna's conspiracy theories. And then I realized JD Vance was talking. I want a candidate in 2028 who doesn't mirror the Democrats -- and who can win. Mr. VP, this is not the way. youtube.com/watch?v=8QcbPC…

Australian antisemitism 'passed point of no return,' Jewish leader tells 'Post' after emigrating By MATHILDA HELLER Australian antisemitism “has passed the point of no return,” former president of the Australian Jewish Association, Dr. David Adler, told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday. Adler recently relocated to Israel, citing the surge in antisemitism in Australia. While the family only arrived on July 9, Adler told the Post that aliyah has been in “preparation for a long, long period of time.” “We’ve seen a general deterioration in Australia for a long time,” he told the Post. “Australia has essentially outsourced its manufacturing. Its defense capacity is down. National identity is being lost. Education standards are down. There is a crazy socialist activism, left-wing activism. Those things have been building gradually. But no doubt October 7 unleashed a level of antisemitism and anti-Israel extremism that I didn’t think could occur in Australia.” “On October 8, there were some leaders of the Muslim community and some Muslim groups in Australia celebrating on the streets. On October 9, we had the riots in front of the Opera House.” What Adler found the most shocking was that the authorities “failed to act” after these incidents. Australia passed point of no return, 'all downhill' “There was not a single arrest from the riots at the Opera House, despite a number of laws being broken. And that area, I know from security experts, is covered by high-definition CCTV. However, the authorities chose not to act and instead warned the Jewish community not to go there,” he explained. Since then, Adler said it’s “been all downhill.” He said he has lost track of the number of threats made against him, including death threats. This led him to arrive at the viewpoint that the trends in Australia “have passed the point of no return.” “The tipping point has been reached and passed. And even though there’s a Royal Commission running at the moment, and it’s doing a good job in exposing some of the accounts and evidence of antisemitism, I do not have confidence in efficient action being taken to deal with it.” Adler told the Post that anti-Jewish violence is predominantly coming from Islamic extremism, but that “Australia has taken nowhere near enough action” to combat this. “It should do things like expel the hate preachers, deport the hate preachers, close down mosques that are teaching extremist and radical views, and in fact has done some things in the opposite.” “The whole antisemitic, anti-Israel extremism is on a level that no one forecast.” Adler mentioned how Dr. Hillel Newman, Israel’s ambassador to Australia, recently told The Australian that he has never come across such hatred as he has in his Australian diplomatic post, and he has served in two Muslim countries in the past. “I think [Newman’s] assessment is correct, and it’s refreshing in my view that we have a diplomat, a senior diplomat, who’s prepared to call out the issues as he sees them.”'We will see an exit of certain parts of the Jewish community from Australia' These issues, Adler said, form part of the “whole package of reasons” why he and his wife decided to immigrate to Israel. “So we’re officially citizens of Israel and absolutely loving it,” he told the Post. “It’s such a different atmosphere between Australia and Israel. You only need to be here 10 or 15 minutes, and you perceive the difference. The first main difference, Adler said, is the pride in national identity. “You wander around Israel anywhere, and you see Israeli flags everywhere. You see them on homes, on shops, on cars. In Australia, it’s much, much less common to see Australian flags flown privately.” The other major difference, he said, is the mood of the people. “There is a happiness, there’s an optimism, there’s a friendliness.” “My final comment for Australian Jews is I’d urge them to assess the trends and make their evaluation as to what is best for themselves and their families.” “I think we will see an exit of certain parts of the Jewish community from Australia.”

When people accuse Israel of being “genocidal!” I reply “Well if so they are really bad at it!” @VoteLewko explains perfectly.

No surprise there

Making Sense of Developments in the Middle East with Tamir Morag, Diplomatic Correspondent, Ch 14 TV youtu.be/7358H6P7yDQ Iran, Turkey, President Trump – the Middle East is changing at a remarkable pace. What do these developments mean for Israel, the wider region, and the international community? What lies ahead? Last night, AJA Weekly Zoom Speaker Series was joined for a timely discussion with Tamir Morag, diplomatic correspondent for Israel's Channel 14. Tamir covers foreign affairs, international diplomacy and the Middle East, and provided us with insider analysis of the key strategic and political developments shaping the region. @Tamir114

AJA's Dr Adler moves to Israel - Mark Levy on 2GB On 2GB breakfast radio, host Mark Levy discussed former AJA Presider Dr David Adler's decision to emigrate from Australia to Israel in part due to surging antisemitism. youtube.com/watch?v=q9WKOs…

@suzangiuliani WATCH the documentary - dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/jewis…

AJA features in major new documentary Well done to @suzangiuliani for the depth of reporting here for this major new documentary 'Teaching Hate' available to watch at the Daily Telegraph website. Extremist ideology has been given a platform on campus grounds with students and academics facing little to no consequence for openly backing Hamas and pushing intifada rhetoric onto young people. In this clip, AJA CEO Robert Gregory lays out exactly what Jewish students and staff are up against on campus right now, including how groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir are operating with a foothold in these spaces. The Daily Telegraph, led by @bennyglish , has put together a confronting piece of documentary journalism on what's really happening inside our universities.