Nursery Apologizes for Antisemitic Remark in Job Rejection Text

A 24-year-old Israeli woman in Melbourne, Australia, has come under fire after allegedly receiving an antisemitic rejection message from a nursery co-owner, sparking public outrage and a protest. The incident involved a 24-year-old Jewish woman, who wished to remain anonymous, receiving the message after applying for a job at The Garden of Eden Nursery in Albert, Park. The text, which contained xenophobic and antisemitic remarks, included a call for her to ‘leave Melbourne soon’ and was condemned as ‘repugnant’ by civil rights activists. Public backlash quickly ensued, with the Jewish community and civil rights activists condemning the message. The nursery, run by twin brothers Brett and Scott Dahan, issued an apology, stating the message was sent by a staff member. They insisted the matter would be addressed internally, but critics argued the apology lacked true accountability, calling for more direct action. The case has drawn criticism from the Anti-Defyance Commission Chairman Dr. Dvir Abramovich, who criticized the apology as insufficient and called for Dahan to provide a direct and personal apology to the woman.