Big Ideas ABC National Forum
Mar 9, 2026
Josh Burns, Federal Labor MP and Jewish parliamentarian; Michael Gawenda, veteran journalist; Ronnie Kahn AO, philanthropist; Jeremy Stow-Linder, school principal; Jessica Rosen, Bondi attack survivor. They discuss rising antisemitism since October 7, security at Jewish schools, firsthand trauma from Bondi, debates over harmful protest slogans, links between Middle East events and local safety, and community-led responses and resilience.
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Young Jewish Voices On Daily Abuse And Bondi
- Noah and Rabbi Yossi described daily antisemitic abuse since October 7 and the Bondi trauma.
- Noah recalled being called a "dirty Jew" on a public bus and Rabbi Yossi led daily prayers at Bondi after the attack.
Jewish Schools Living With Armed Security
- Jeremy Stow-Linder described heavy security at Jewish schools including armed guards and fenced campuses.
- He gave an example of a student in Melbourne being abused at a tram stop after removing a protest sticker and being called an "effing Jew".
Expect Hidden Locations And Short Notice At Jewish Events
- Jessica Rosen described hidden event locations and short notice security for Jewish events and advised visibility is restricted for safety.
- She explained organisers only disclose event locations 24 hours beforehand because of credible threats.