16 December 2025
Responding to the unthinkable attack on us all
As Australians grapple with Sunday’s murder of 15 people at a Hannukah celebration on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, many are asking how we become a country where people are targeted simply for being Jewish.
The Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) is uniquely placed to answer that and other questions, with its senior leaders today available to talk to the environment that led to Sunday’s shocking attack.
Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation of Australia
President of the ZFA since 2018, Jeremy has provided strategic leadership during critical moments for Israel and the Australian Jewish community. Beyond his ZFA role, Jeremy serves as a Governor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a Director of the Spotlight Foundation.
In his professional career, Jeremy is a senior corporate lawyer and Partner at Arnold Bloch Leibler.
Alon Cassuto, Chief Executive Officer of the Zionist Federation of Australia
Since taking on the CEO role in 2023, Alon has focused on empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders, expanding access to Israel experiences, and ensuring strong communal representation in the face of rising antisemitism.
Born in Jerusalem and based in Melbourne, Alon holds a double degree in Law and Arts from the University of Melbourne. He began his career as a lawyer before moving into strategy and leadership consulting.
To arrange an interview, contact Rora Furman [email protected] 0402 893 868
About us:
The ZFA is the representative body of the Australian Jewish community and its Zionist organisations. We have been building a strong Jewish community with a deep and enduring connection to Israel, Since 1927.
Contact details:
Rora Furman [email protected]
0402 893 868
