Jewish Independent
Published on August 28, 2025
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A number of Jewish creatives, philanthropists and cultural professionals in Australia are withdrawing from public roles, leadership positions or industry networks because of what they describe as “ambient antisemitism” in the creative and cultural sectors. It says these stakeholders feel increasingly excluded, unsafe or professionally at risk amid debates related to antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict, leading some to step back from involvement or funding in arts organisations. Their decisions reflect broader concerns about how antisemitism and related pressures are impacting representation and participation within Australia’s arts and cultural industries.