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An independent voice on Australia, Israel, and the Jewish World.

The Jewish Independent provides platforms to inform, engage and build the Australian Jewish community. Our core values are courage, curiosity, diversity, integrity, and justice. These values guide our journalism, our community action and our events. Founded as Plus61J Media in 2005 by publisher Uri Windt, The Jewish Community provides a hub for understanding and engaging with Australia, Israel and the Jewish world.
Our editorial team leads a team of contributors who provide quality journalism, thoughtful analysis and intelligent debate through our website content, podcasts, and social platforms. The Jewish Independent plays an active role in the Australian Jewish community through public programs, including hosting important international changemakers, conducting research, and holding events.

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An independent voice on Australia, Israel, and the Jewish World.

The Jewish Independent provides platforms to inform, engage and build the Australian Jewish community. Our core values are courage, curiosity, diversity, integrity, and justice. These values guide our journalism, our community action and our events. Founded as Plus61J Media in 2005 by publisher Uri Windt, The Jewish Community provides a hub for understanding and engaging with Australia, Israel and the Jewish world.
Our editorial team leads a team of contributors who provide quality journalism, thoughtful analysis and intelligent debate through our website content, podcasts, and social platforms. The Jewish Independent plays an active role in the Australian Jewish community through public programs, including hosting important international changemakers, conducting research, and holding events.