Invitation for the bereaved

November 28, 2012 by  

On Yom Hazikaron, we honour the memory of the men and women who have given their lives for the creation and continued security of the State of Israel.   Read more

Trouble brewing in Melbourne

June 5, 2012 by  

Aprotest is being organised in an attempt to intimidate invitees and tarnish today’s Yom Haazmaut celebration in Melboure with false and misleading statements about Israel. Read more

Melbourne prepares for Yom Ha’atzmaut

April 24, 2012 by  

Yom Ha’atzmaut in Melbourne is set to be the largest and most vibrant double-event on offer to the community.  Read more

Melbourne organisations pool for Israel

March 7, 2012 by  

The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) has announced the formation of a major communal partnership for its three flagship events connecting the Victorian Jewish community to Israel. Read more

Noam takes the prize

January 23, 2012 by  

Noam Gershony, Israel’s leading wheelchair tennis player, who has rapidly made his mark on the International Tennis Federation’s Wheelchair division, with a current ranking of #3 in singles Quads for players with a high disability level and #10 in doubles, has just won the Men’s Quads singles at the 2012 GIO Sydney International Wheelchair Tennis Open. Read more

Books on the Move

December 22, 2011 by  

The all-new Lamm Jewish Library of Australia will open its doors in Melbourne before the year’s end. Read more

Israeli cyclist on world tour arrives in Melbourne

June 27, 2011 by  

An Israeli cyclist riding his bike around the world has just arrived in Melbourne on the Australian leg of his four year journey. Read more

Shalit Captivity enters its Sixth Year

June 23, 2011 by  

Sadly, the Zionist Council of Victoria will this weekend lead a communal awareness campaign to mark the end of the fifth year of young Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit being held captive by the Hamas regime. Read more

A Jewish Star About to be Born

February 5, 2011 by  

The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) and United Jewish Education Board (UJEB) have joined creative forces to present a Jewish youth talent competition to the community modeled on the Israeli version of “Idol” called “Kochav Nolad” (A Star is Born). Read more

Danny Lamm farewells the ZCV

November 3, 2010 by  

Dr Danny Lamm has served eight years as president of the Zionist Council of Victoria. As he nears the completion of his final term, Elly Shalev asks him about his record time in office… Read more

The UNHRC’s flotilla report under the microscope

September 27, 2010 by  

The Zionist Council of Victoria’s Danny Lamm tells as it is about the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Gaza Flotilla report… Read more

Big week for Michelle

August 31, 2010 by  

Last week Michelle Rojas-Tal spoke to more than 1,500 people across the Melbourne community and thousands more via mainstream and Jewish media at 20 different forums. Read more

David and Goliath – Israel and the Media

August 20, 2010 by  

Three of Israel’s foremost advocacy experts packed the Beth Weizmann auditorium  to capacity recently for a panel discussion on Israel and the Media. Read more

Wayne Swan talks to the Zionist Council of Victoria

November 6, 2009 by  

Delegates from 51 affiliated organisations and interested observers of the Zionist Council of Victoria gathered for the 71st Annual Assembly to hear keynote speaker the Hon. Wayne Swan, Federal Treasurer and honour community icon Mr Saul Same with the prestigious Jerusalem Prize. Read more

Zionist Council of Victoria book launched in Israel

November 2, 2009 by  

The Zionist Council of Victoria and Makor Jewish Community Library, together with the Zionist Federation of Australia has launched the anthology “Building A Nation” in Israel. Read more

Regev visits Australia

October 16, 2009 by  

On Wednesday October 14, Mark Regev, Spokesman and Foreign Press Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu was interviewed by various journalists covering both print media and radio. Read more

Still time to star in next year’s Yom Ha’atzmaut concert

September 7, 2009 by  

There was plenty of Jewish musical talent on show when the Zionist Council of Victoria held auditions for solo singers and ensembles for the 2010 Yom Ha’atzmaut community concert.

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ZIonist Council of Victoria book launched in Israel

August 3, 2009 by  

It was standing room only for the launch of the “Building a Nation” anthology – a collection of our community’s personal contributions to Israel on August 2nd  at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre. Read more