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Recent reports indicate a concerning rise in antisemitic incidents in Melbourne, Australia, over the past year. Notably, in December 2024, the Adass Israel Synagogue was severely damaged in an arson attack, which was later classified as a terrorist act. In July 2025, a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with this attack. Additionally, in De...
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A rabbi and his children were verbally assaulted on a tram in Melbourne, with the attacker making antisemitic remarks, highlighting ongoing concerns about Jewish safety.
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jpost.com
3 days ago
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Lebanese and Jewish groups condemned a planned event in Melbourne celebrating an Israeli military operation that caused significant casualties, raising concerns about social cohesion.
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sbs.com.au
Nov 26, 2025
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A judge ruled that the arsonist who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue was motivated by mental illness, not antisemitism, despite rising antisemitic incidents.
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latimes.com
Nov 24, 2025
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A judge ruled that the arsonist of a Melbourne synagogue was motivated by mental illness rather than antisemitism, despite rising antisemitic incidents in Australia.
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hindustantimes.com
Nov 24, 2025
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An Australian magistrate ruled that a man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue was motivated by mental illness, not antisemitism, despite initial perceptions of the attack as a hate crime.
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apnews.com
Nov 24, 2025
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Angelo Loras pleaded guilty to setting a fire to the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation synagogue, causing significant damage, but was not deemed a hate crime.
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abc.net.au
Nov 17, 2025
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התארחתי במלבורן ברובע היהודי אצל משפחה שלי כולם היו ממש ידידותיים ופרו ישראלים פארקים ענקיים עם המון כלבים חמודים אנשים חמים ונעימים קהילה יהודית חזקה עם בית כנסת ומקווה
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Shay
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I visited Australia, Malbourne a few months ago, I didn't feel hostile!
ShaySep 19, 2025
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From a Melbourne and now Israeli Jew, Melbourne is mostly safe. Just try to avoid the protests in the city, and be careful where you wear a kippah, but other than that, you should be fine.
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