Bruce Hill

Melbourne

Senior Journalist at Australian Jewish News

Senior journalist at the Australian Jewish News after a 25 year career reporting on the Pacific Islands for Australian and New Zealand radio. Jew and Zionist.

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Articles

Jewish leaders seek review of Fuld visa cancellation

2 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

The Zionist Federation of Australia has urged the federal government to urgently review its decision to cancel the visa of Israeli-American tech advocate Hillel Fuld.
Media panel on antisemitism

2 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Leading Australian journalists have revealed the personal impact of reporting on antisemitism since October 7 at a panel discussion for the New Friends of Monte annual lunch on May 15. The panel, moderated by former ABC journalist Lahra Carey, featured The Australian’s chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart, Herald Sun state political reporter Carly Douglas and Digital Defence CEO Zara Cooper.
Government cancels Israeli speaker's Australian visa

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Israeli-American influencer Hillel Fuld has had his Australian visa cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs on grounds he may pose a risk to “the health, safety or good order” of Australians. Fuld was scheduled to speak at Magen David Adom fundraising events in Sydney and Melbourne to support the organisation’s appeal to build a new station in Lehavim, southern Israel.
Police raids in synagogue firebombing probe

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Melbourne’s Adass Israel community has expressed gratitude for the apparent progress in the investigation into the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing, as counter-terrorism police executed raids across the city’s northern suburbs on Friday morning. Chayim Klein, a member of Adass, told the AJN: “The community is very grateful that it seems the investigation is progressing and progressing at a bit of a pace at the moment.
Jewish healer reinstated at MBS Festival

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

A Jewish healer who was barred from participating in the upcoming MindBodySprit Festival in Melbourne has ben reinstated. This follows a public outcry at the treatment of Israeli born Sharon Tal, who has practised kinesiology for 25 years and exhibited at the festival for almost a decade. Tal said, “I am relieved that I’ll be able to practice and to spread the love and light.
Helping Israel's UN fight

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Two of Israel’s 23 United Nations staff at the Mission in New York are Australian, both graduates of Leibler Yavneh College in Melbourne. Zoe Brash, 28, serves as Senior Adviser at Israel’s permanent mission to the UN, while 22-year-old Gabe Max works as senior speechwriter for Ambassador Danny Danon. They credit their Melbourne education with shaping their diplomatic approach in the world’s most challenging posting for Israeli representatives.
MP demands police probe of festival cancellation

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Caulfield MP David Southwick has written to Victoria’s Police Minister demanding an investigation after a Melbourne-based Israeli kinesiologist was cancelled from this weekend’s MindBodySpirit Festival following threats from pro-Palestine activists.
RCV launches mentorship programme for young Rabbis

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) has launched a formal mentorship programme pairing experienced rabbis with those new to the profession, creating structured support for clergy navigating the complexities of modern rabbinic life. The initiative, which pairs established rabbis with those early in their careers, aims to provide guidance beyond traditional rabbinic training as young rabbis face the multifaceted demands of contemporary communal leadership.
Israeli and Palestinian speakers promote coexistence

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

An Israeli peace activist and Palestinian political leader drew sold-out audiences in Sydney and Melbourne last month with a message of coexistence. The New Israel Fund Australia brought Dr Gershon Baskin, the veteran negotiator who helped secure Gilad Shalit’s release, and Samer Sinijlawi, Head of International, Israeli and Diplomatic relations for the Fatah shadow leadership, to present their shared vision for ending the current war.
Melbourne University students face expulsion

3 weeks ago | australianjewishnews.com | Bruce Hill

Two University of Melbourne students are facing expulsion for their roles in protests that included occupying the office of Jewish academic Professor Steven Prawer. The university has formally notified them that a committee has recommended their expulsion, along with the suspension of two other students involved in the incident. The protest demanded the university cut ties with Israeli universities, specifically targeting Professor Prawer’s office.