The Australian Jewish Democratic Society

October 7 Statement, Two Years On.

The Israeli government’s devastation of every thread of the fabric of Gaza, and its use of starvation, amount to war crimes.

Oct 6 • 

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August 2025

AJDS Statement

We need to recognise the State of Palestine and bring this conflict to an end.

Aug 12 • 

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June 2025

“History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”

This isn't a defence of Iran, but it is criticism of Israel.

Jun 19 • 

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Please share the Statement

Jewish voices against the war are being silenced by the mainstream media

Jun 6 • 

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May 2025

AJDS Letter to Penny Wong

Dear Senator Wong, the Government needs to take strong action regarding the situation in Gaza...

May 27 • 

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Australian Jews cannot remain silent about the war in Gaza

We call for an end to the Israel-Gaza war, and to bring all the hostages home.

May 22 • 

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February 2025

It's dangerous to claim that criticism of Israel or Zionism implies antisemitism or incites violence, the AJDS responds to the…

As a Jewish organisation based in Victoria, it is clear to us that fighting the rise of antisemitism is not a partisan political issue – it affects us…

Feb 9 • 

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The worrying rise of antisemitism

A statement from the AJDS about antisemitism in Australia

Feb 1 • 

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January 2025

"When I was a student, there was a rumour that Isi Leibler was a CIA agent"

A blog post by Harold Zwier

Jan 14 • 

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The AJDS submission to the Joint House Human Rights Inquiry on Antisemitism at Australian Universities

AJDS argues that free speech on Palestine is challenging, and not always antisemitic

Jan 7 • 

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December 2024

“We are not convinced that Jews are safe” - AJDS responds to Simon Wiesenthal Center's letter

After the Adass Synagogue arson, the US-based Center wrote to Kevin Rudd, citing dangers of "Islamists" and "pro-Hamas extremists"

Dec 15, 2024 • 

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April 2024

We urge the Australian government to facilitate a negotiated settlement to the Israel/Palestine conflict through the recognition of…

In her speech on 9 April to the ANU National Security College, “Securing our Future”, Foreign Minister, Senator Wong said, “the simple truth is that a…

Apr 14, 2024 • 

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