[3] The series of attacks began on 26 January 1991, at the North Shore Temple Emanuel, in Chatswood, with arsonists setting fire to and destroying the synagogue's kindergarten, causing A$385,000 in damages.

[3] On 5 March, at the Bankstown Synagogue, arsonists broke into the sanctuary and set it ablaze, causing A$140,000 in damages.

[13] Following these events, New South Wales Premier Nick Greiner ordered an increase of police security to Jewish sites,[14] and established a police taskforce to work with Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and other intelligence groups to thwart attacks.

[19][20] The Adass Yeshurun Synagogue in Doncaster, Melbourne, was targeted with a flaming tyre placed at its entrance.

[6] And the National Jewish Centre in Canberra, was broken into and a large brass menorah was stolen from the premises.