Allawah synagogue in Sydney was vandalized with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti, prompting an investigation by NSW Police. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, is being treated as a hate crime and is part of a recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks in the Sydney area. Police released CCTV footage and are seeking to identify a man seen near the synagogue at the time. NSW Premier Chris Minns condemned the act, while Jewish leaders called for swift arrests and a strong denouncement of such hate crimes.
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Bais Chaya Mushka Girls Elementary School in North York was shot at for the third time this year, with six shots fired into the building early Friday morning. Toronto Police, including the gun and gang task force and hate crime unit, are investigating, with a 24/7 police presence now at the school. While no one was injured, the incident has understandably caused significant distress within the school community and broader Jewish community, prompting strong condemnation from Mayor Chow and Prime Minister Trudeau. Despite the attacks, school officials and parents have stated their determination to continue classes.
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A firebomb attack on Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue injured one and caused extensive damage after worshippers were forced to flee. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the incident as an act of hate aimed at creating fear within the community, vowing to bring those responsible to justice. Police are investigating the arson, with witnesses reporting masked individuals throwing accelerant and firebombs. Community leaders expressed concern that this attack represents an escalation of antisemitic incidents in Australia.
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On Thursday, two buses carrying Jewish Free School students were attacked by a group of ten teenagers who threw rocks and shouted antisemitic slurs, including “f*** Israel.” Four attackers boarded one bus, verbally abusing the children and filming the incident while numerous bystanders failed to intervene. The attack left young students terrified, prompting concerns from parents and the Community Security Trust (CST), which is working with the schools involved. The incident highlights a worrying escalation of antisemitic violence and the need for stronger community response and school intervention.
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Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan, who ran a kosher grocery store in Dubai, was found murdered in what Israel declared a heinous antisemitic terror attack. The Israeli government vowed to pursue justice for Kogan’s death, though details surrounding the killing remain scarce. Tensions in the region, fueled by recent conflicts and Iran’s involvement, are cited as a potential contributing factor, prompting Israel to warn its citizens against non-essential travel to the UAE. The Emirati government acknowledged Kogan’s disappearance but offered no comment on the Israeli designation of the death as a terrorist attack.
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John Q. Hosedrinker