New look for Caulfield Synagogue
February 11, 2016 by Rachel Mihalovich
Melbourne’s Glen Eira City Council given the go-ahead to the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation for its planned community centre redevelopment. Read more
Rabbis show compassion for asylum seekers
February 10, 2016 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has expressed compassion over the plight of asylum seekers who have sought refugee status in Australia. Read more
Blessing the State of Victoria
September 9, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
Senior members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive, have met with the Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews. Read more
Rabbis and Rebbetzin learn about mental health
July 17, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
Rabbis and Rebbetzins of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) have participated in a Mental Health Training Course. Read more
Meet the Minister
June 14, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
The State Minister of Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott has met at Parliament House with the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria. Read more
RCV discusses radicalisation
May 15, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) has hosted a Community Reference Group (CRG) forum which discussed issues relating to radicalisation. Read more
A community centre for Melbourne
April 21, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
The members of the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation have formally endorsed the master plan for a Jewish community centre in the heart of Caulfield. Read more
Safer shules in Victoria
March 19, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria Inc (RCV) has just launched its Child Protection Policy Program in Shules in partnership with Australian Childhood Foundation. Read more
South African Chief Rabbi in Melbourne
February 27, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
Rabbi Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa has met with over 20 members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria for a private discussion. Read more
Another Purim warning
February 25, 2015 by Rachel Mihalovich
With the approach of Purim, the Rabbinical Council of Victoria reminds the community of its obligations to the Mitzvot of Purim. Read more
Discussing common mental health issues
December 12, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has hosted a Community Reference Group (CRG) forum which discussed issues relating to Mental Health Awareness. Read more
Chief Rabbi meets the Rabbinical Council of Victoria
November 28, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, has met with members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria for a private discussion. Read more
New strata for Beth Din
November 4, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive Committee has established a Melbourne Beth Din (MBD) Sub Committee. Read more
$40,000 to strengthen bridge linking communities
October 28, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Matthew Guy has extended the Victorian Government’s Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Rabbinical Council of Victoria. Read more
Honey cake for Andrews
October 3, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
Senior members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive, together with Isaac Teller, President of the Council of Orthodox Synagogues Victoria, have met with Leader of the Victorian Opposition Daniel Andrews. Read more
Rabbi attends service for MH-17 victims
August 11, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
President of the Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia, Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant stood in the rain outside Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral as a memorial service was held for those who perished on the ill-fated Malaysian flight MH17. Read more
Developing rebbetzin
July 29, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
Over 25 Rabbis and Rebbetzins have attended a professional development seminar on ‘Defining roles’ hosted and sponsored by Monash University in Melbourne. Read more
Interfaith and Youth
June 19, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria has hosted a Community Reference Group (CRG) forum last week to discuss issues relating to Youth Engagement. Read more
Rabbis learn about organ donations
May 29, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Canberra based Organ and Tissue Authority provided this week a training session for 15 Victorian rabbis on the medico-legal process in Australia for determining ‘brain-stem and whole of brain death’. Read more
Rabbi Kluwgant at the helm
May 27, 2014 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Organisation of Rabbis of Australasia has held its national conference this week in Melbourne, Australia. Read more
Rabbi Kluwgant retains RCV presidency
December 19, 2013 by Rachel Mihalovich
Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant has been re-elected to head The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) in 2014. Read more
Training rebbetzin
December 5, 2013 by Rachel Mihalovich
Over 20 Victorian Rebbetzins have attended a professional development seminar on ‘Leadership Transition’, hosted and sponsored by Monash University. Read more
Rabbis meet the Premier
September 8, 2013 by Rachel Mihalovich
Senior members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) Executive, have met with the Premier of Victoria, Dr Dennis Napthine. Read more
Beth Din gets down to business
August 26, 2013 by Rachel Mihalovich
The Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) has established a new Beth Din (Rabbinical Court) for Civil and Commercial disputes. Read more
