ICEJ’s Submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Join your voice with Christian pastors, Church and ministry leaders, business, community and organisational leaders that have endorsed this submission.
Join your voice with Christian pastors, Church and ministry leaders, business, community and organisational leaders that have endorsed this submission.
Our team had the privilege of representing your Christian support and love to the Jewish community at the large Sydney event. It was a truly joyful occasion, providing a meaningful opportunity to connect and stand united with Israel and in solidarity with our local Jewish community, particularly in a time of mounting antisemitism.
Mourning changed to dancing last Tuesday evening as Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror concluded, and celebrations began for Modern Israel’s 78th year.
I was honoured to attend a very special evening with His Excellency Hillel Newman, Israel’s Ambassador to Australia, shortly after his posting to Australia. The evening featured a thoughtful and meaningful dialogue on the war, the Jewish State, rising antisemitism in Australia, and the evolving geopolitical landscape.
This is the time of the year that we celebrate Redemption. I wish Jewish readers Hag Pesach Sameach. Despite recent dark and difficult days, may the retelling the story of deliverance from Egypt around the seder table, remind you of your Deliverer.
Over 80 participants including Christian Zionist Leaders, Pastors and Church representatives of different denominations, met Israel’s new Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Ambassador Hillel Newman, in an online gathering earlier in March 2026.
For several days our ICEJ Headquarters staff in Jerusalem, repeatedly ran to bomb shelters along with the entire nation of Israel, as dozens of Iranian missile rained down, each time rocket interceptions and ground impacts came closer
The coming week, from 2 to 3 March, marks the Jewish festival of Purim. Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from an evil plot to destroy them, as documented in the Book of Esther. Purim is usually a joyful celebration with costumes, desserts and reading the Megillah. But in the wake of the Bondi Beach tragedy, this year’s Purim carries a deeper, more sombre significance.
It was a deep honour to stand with the Jewish community for the historic, healing and deeply moving Presidential visit of H.E. Isaac Herzog to Sydney. The welcome reception was uplifting. There were songs, and psalms, and there were tears as we honoured the Bondi victims and their families.
The ICEJ Australian family bowed their heads on January 22nd in memory of 15 Australians gunned down in an Islamic terror attack at Bondi Beach. Our support for the Jewish community will stand strong always.
In anticipation of God’s guidance and protection in 2026, while many are setting goals for the year – we would love to bring to your awareness upcoming events and conferences which could set up your year beautifully with wonderful teachings, ministry time and more.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (Australia Branch) is deeply horrified and in mourning following the mass shooting terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach. As of the time of this statement, at least 12 people have been reported killed, and 29 injured. This was an unconscionable tragedy that has devastated the Jewish community and shaken our nation to its core.