Consider This from NPR What we know about the rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia and around the world
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Dec 15, 2025 Join historian Deborah Lipstadt, a leading voice in combating antisemitism, as she unpacks the recent surge in antisemitic attacks, sparked by a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach. She discusses types of threats facing Jewish communities, including synagogue arsons and violent rhetoric, and highlights alarming similarities between antisemitism in Australia and the U.S. Lipstadt advocates for stronger government responses and emphasizes the urgent need for societal responsibility to combat these rising tides of hate.
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Sharp Rise In Antisemitic Incidents
- Australia has seen a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, with thousands reported by advocacy groups.
- The pace of incidents is roughly five times the level seen in the decade before the Hamas attacks, signaling a global trend, not isolated events.
Chants That Foreshadow Violence
- Deborah Lipstadt recounts chants like "Where are the Jews?" and "Make them afraid" at protests that signaled targeted hostility.
- She links those chants and calls to globalize violence to subsequent attacks on Jewish people and institutions worldwide.
Security Practices Become Universal
- Lipstadt explains security precautions formerly advised only for Europe are now recommended everywhere for Jewish worship and events.
- Public religious celebrations globally required police protection, reflecting normalized fear and elevated threat levels.