Australian Jewish Community Reaction

Jeremy assesses communal feelings of siege, historical context, and the attack's significance for Australian Jews.

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Today’s Episode:

On Sunday, two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of Jews gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. As of now, there are 16 confirmed deaths, and roughly 40 wounded, with the victims ranging from ages 10 to 87. It’s one of the deadliest attacks on Jews in the diaspora over the past few decades. The perpetrators are believed to be a father and son of Muslim, Pakestani origin. One was neutralized on scene and the other was shot and is in critical condition.

To discuss the antisemitic horror that unfolded in Sydney, Dan was joined by two members of the local Jewish community – Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, and Nomi Kaltmann, Australian lawyer and journalist for various Jewish and Israeli outlets, as well as Ark Media contributor Nadav Eyal.

(00:00) Introduction

(05:35) What we know about the Sydney massacre

(10:18) Is antisemitic violence being fostered by hostile countries?

(16:57) The character of Australian Jewry

(22:59) What should Israel do to respond?

(31:35) Has the Australian government failed its Jewish community?

(43:19) Will we see a wave of Australian Jews making Aliyah?

(47:17) How do Australian Jews feel toward their country?

(52:05) The importance of Jewish diaspora communities

(55:46) Qatar’s response to the massacre

CREDITS:

ILAN BENATAR - Producer & Editor