Hate Against Jewish People in Australia and the USA

May 6, 2026, 19:48
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

More people are attacking Jewish people in Australia and the USA. Governments are now trying to keep them safe.

Main Body

In Australia, some students hurt Jewish students at school. Some schools do not help. People also say mean things to Jewish politicians online. Police arrested a man for wearing a hate symbol. In New York City, people fought during protests. Now, the city has new laws. Protesters must stay far away from religious buildings. In other parts of the USA, people painted hate symbols on walls. A group says that violent attacks on Jewish people increased in 2025.

Conclusion

Both countries want to protect free speech. But they also want to keep Jewish people safe.

Learning

The 'Doing' Words (Action Patterns)

Look at how we describe things happening right now in the text. Notice the pattern: Someone →\rightarrow Action →\rightarrow Someone/Something.

  • Students →\rightarrow hurt →\rightarrow students
  • Police →\rightarrow arrested →\rightarrow a man
  • People →\rightarrow painted →\rightarrow symbols

Simple Rule for A2: To make a clear sentence, put the person first, then the action, then the object.

Comparison: Now vs. Before

  • Now: Governments are trying (Happening at this moment).
  • Before: People fought (Finished in the past).

Quick Word Swap Instead of saying "mean things," you can use:

  • Unkind words →\rightarrow (Similar meaning)
  • Bad language →\rightarrow (Similar meaning)

Vocabulary Learning

people (n.)
a group of human beings
Example:People in the city gathered to watch the parade.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:The school has a big playground.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:I can help you with your homework.
mean (adj.)
unfriendly or cruel
Example:That was a mean comment.
online (adv.)
using the internet
Example:We can talk online about the book.
police (n.)
people who enforce the law
Example:The police stopped the car at the corner.
arrested (v.)
taken into custody by police
Example:He was arrested for breaking the rules.
symbol (n.)
a picture that represents something
Example:The flag is a symbol of freedom.
city (n.)
a large town with many buildings
Example:The city has many parks and museums.
protests (n.)
public actions to show disagreement
Example:The protests were peaceful and loud.
laws (n.)
rules made by government
Example:New laws were passed to protect children.
stay (v.)
remain in one place
Example:You must stay on the path during the walk.
far (adv.)
at a long distance
Example:The town is far from the city.
religious (adj.)
connected to a faith or worship
Example:The church is a religious building.
protect (v.)
to keep safe from danger
Example:We must protect the environment for children.