To confront antisemitism, American advocates say it’s time for Jews to unite, mobilize and take action
Tens of thousands of people logged onto their computers at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday to make it clear that they will no longer stand by as Jews are assaulted, harassed, threatened, spit on and cursed at in public, while at the same time synagogues, Jewish shops and cemeteries are vandalized and desecrated….writes Faygie Holt.
Collectively protecting children
July 25, 2013 by Jo Silver
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), in conjunction with the Australian Zionist Youth Council, Chabad Youth and Jewish Care, have joined forces to provide a free information session for community organisations to prevent and respond effectively to allegations of child abuse. Read more
Guide to protect Victorian children
June 3, 2013 by Jo Silver
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) Child Protection Reference Group has compiled a Child Protection Directory offering constituent presidents confidential assistance with child protection policies, practices and risk assessments. Read more
Victorian community says “NO” to Homophobia
March 28, 2013 by Jo Silver
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) at the recommendation of the JCCV GLBTI Reference Group is joining the “No to Homophobia Campaign” and will ask its affiliate organisations to sign up. Read more
Youngest ever recipient of Monash award
Anton Block has become the youngest recipient to be presented with the prestigious General Sir John Monash Award, for outstanding service to the Victorian Jewish community. Read more
Meet the family
Melbourne’s small and vibrant Jewish Indian community has connected with key Jewish organisations in an initiative organised by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV).
