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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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Educate 10,000 opens doors to understanding Judaism

J-Wire News Service — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:38:34 +0000

More than 40 organisations and hundreds of individuals have pledged to learn more about Victoria’s Jewish community through the JCCV’s Educate 10,000 campaign. The statewide initiative was launched after the Bondi Beach terror attack to encourage Victorians from all backgrounds to learn about Jewish culture, identity and community life. The program includes facilitated sessions, synagogue […]

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Ripponlea car attack sparks alarm as Jewish leaders warn of rising antisemitism

J-Wire News Service — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:37:09 +0000

Jewish leaders in Melbourne have condemned an alleged antisemitic car attack in Ripponlea, warning it reflects a pattern of increasingly bold incidents targeting the community. Victoria Police are investigating after a group of Jewish men were allegedly targeted on Glen Eira Road on Saturday evening, when a vehicle swerved towards them while antisemitic abuse was […]

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Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:35:47 +0000

For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025. The Community Security Group (CSG) documented a total of 564 incidents, marking the highest annual total ever recorded in the state. The findings for 2025, published jointly by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and CSG, reveal […]

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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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Commemoration for forgotten Jews from Muslim countries

David Marlow — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:59:38 +0000

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) will host Victoria’s first community-wide commemoration of the Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and Iran on Sunday, 30 November. It was about a decade ago that the JCCV initiated commemorations for the Babi Yar massacre of World War 2, which […]

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Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

David Marlow — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:52:10 +0000

Plans to crack down on protesters wearing face coverings and masks in a bid to improve social cohesion will be watered down, a move which has sparked a police and community backlash. The Victorian Government has announced new protest laws, but Jewish community organisations are not completely convinced and are calling for clearer and more […]

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JCCV launches information hub for community

David Marlow — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:04:17 +0000

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has launched its new Research & Data Hub for the community. It is a centralised, public-facing portal bringing together key reports and data about Victoria’s Jewish community. The Hub features publicly available research across themes such as demographics, education, antisemitism, and Jewish community life. It has been designed […]

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Victorian multicultural review

David Marlow — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:25:12 +0000

The Victorian Government has announced its response to the Victorian Multicultural Review. The review was announced by the Premier in December 2024 and included extensive community consultations. The purpose was to recommend ways the government could strengthen its support for multicultural and multifaith communities. It was part of a suite of actions to address the […]

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Jewish content in the media

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:51:18 +0000

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) has convened a diverse panel of media professionals to dissect the portrayal of Jewish issues across various platforms, including newspapers, television, and social media. The event, held on Monday at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre, featured an esteemed panel comprising: James Campbell, National Politics Editor at the Herald […]

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