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Israel’s 78th anniversary marked with bipartisan support in Melbourne

David Marlow — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:44:32 +0000

On Wednesday night, Victorian Jewish community leaders and state members of parliament celebrated the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence at the Sofitel in Melbourne. The event also aimed to recognise the enduring relationship between the State of Victoria and the State of Israel. The event was co-hosted by Zionism Victoria, the Zionist Federation of Victoria, […]

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New book records Shepparton’s lost Jewish farming community

David Marlow — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:51:52 +0000

Physiotherapist Devorah Zmood has launched her first book, “Shepparton Jewish Agricultural Settlement Migrant Stories”, documenting the history of the Jewish agricultural settlement at Orrvale, near Shepparton. The book was launched with the Australian Jewish Historical Society Victoria at the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia, where many of those attending were former members of the Shepparton […]

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Special Envoy launches antisemitism handbook

David Marlow — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:59:19 +0000

Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal AO, launched the handbook “Understanding Antisemitism in Australia” on Thursday morning at the Jewish Museum of Australia in St Kilda, Melbourne. The publication is the first academically grounded, Australian-focused guide to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism, which is the Australian Government’s official definition. […]

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Another antisemitic arson attack in Melbourne

David Marlow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:42:02 +0000

The Melbourne Jewish community has been targeted in another antisemitic arson attack, with a billboard promoting an event featuring United Hatzalah firebombed. The attack comes amid heightened concern following a series of fire-related incidents targeting Jewish symbols and institutions in Melbourne. In December, a rabbi’s car displaying a Chanukah sign was firebombed in St Kilda […]

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Tree Planting in Melbourne in honour of Bondi victims

David Marlow — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:21:41 +0000

Trees were planted on Tuesday at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre for the Jewish festival of Tu B’Shvat in honour of the 15 victims of the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on 14 December. The festival is the Jewish New Year for Trees, when it’s traditional to plant trees. The tree planting was hosted by […]

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Southwick elected new Victorian Deputy Opposition Leader

David Marlow — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:07:45 +0000

David Southwick has been elected the new Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, with less than a year until the Victorian state election. Southwick has represented Caulfield for fifteen years. He is the opposition spokesperson on planning, housing, building and tourism, and was also deputy leader under Matthew Guy and John Pesutto. David Southwick […]

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Brighton Shule welcomes new rabbi

David Marlow — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:16:27 +0000

Brighton Hebrew Congregation has appointed Rabbi Gershom Baraza as its Congregational Rabbi, starting today. Brighton is one of the major synagogues in Melbourne, with the current site dating back nearly 60 years. Rabbi Baraza joins the Brighton community with his family, his wife Rebbetzin Grace and their four children. Rabbi Baraza has a diverse background. […]

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Jewish teenagers targeted in St Kilda East ute attack

David Marlow — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:23:48 +0000

Just three days before the National Day of Mourning for the victims of last month’s antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, a group of Jewish teenage boys were targeted with an antisemitic attack by the occupants of a white ute. The incident took place on the corner of Glen Eira Road and Hotham Street in […]

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‘Happy Chanukah’ car targeted on Christmas morning

David Marlow — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:10:43 +0000

A car decorated with a ‘Happy Chanukah’ sign has been fire-bombed in Melbourne. The car was targeted at a home in Balaclava Road, East St Kilda, in the heart of the Melbourne Jewish community at around 3am on Christmas morning. No one was injured in the attack, but the family was evacuated from their home […]

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Stonnington Council defers Chanukiah decision

David Marlow — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:22:56 +0000

A motion to display the traditional Chanukiah at Melbourne’s Malvern Town Hall in support of the Jewish community in Stonnington was deferred at a Council meeting, to the dismay of Jewish attendees. Some angry attendees at the meeting called out ‘shame’ in response. Many in the community have been concerned that the move means that […]

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