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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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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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JCCV recognises community contributors

David Marlow — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:06:46 +0000

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria presented two key awards at its annual AGM, recognising exceptional community members whose contributions have strengthened Jewish life across Victoria. JCCV Vice President Hayley Southwick acted as MC for the evening, which attracted a wide range of community leaders and families of awardees. JCCV President Philip Zajac said, “The […]

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Dutch masterpiece is returned to Jewish family after over 80 years

David Marlow — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:11:18 +0000

After a twenty-year battle with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the painting ‘Lady with a Fan’ has been returned to the Jewish family, forced to sell it to the Nazis in the 1930s. The painting is an oil on canvas artwork dated to between 1660-1663 and painted by the 17th century Dutch master Gerard […]

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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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AJDS calls for sanctions against Israel

David Marlow — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:41:35 +0000

The Australian Jewish Democratic Society (AJDS) has once again moved against the mainstream Jewish community in Australia. They have joined with numerous Muslim and pro-Palestine organisations calling for the Albanese Government to impose sanctions on Israel and immediately recognise Palestine as a sovereign state”. Other organisations that have joined in the joint advertising campaign in […]

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Jewish Melbourne’s Friday evening of horror

Rob Klein — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:13:29 +0000

Melbourne’s Jewish community rocked by synagogue arson and restaurant attack. Melbourne’s Jewish community has been left reeling after an East Melbourne synagogue was set alight and an Israeli restaurant attacked during a night of targeted violence and intimidation in the city. In separate incidents on Friday evening, masked pro-Palestine protesters stormed Miznon, an Israeli restaurant […]

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Bipartisan celebration of Israel’s 77th birthday

David Marlow — Wed, 28 May 2025 07:33:51 +0000

State and federal politicians, multicultural community leaders, and Jewish community leaders met on Tuesday night in Melbourne to celebrate the 77th anniversary of Israel’s independence. In what was probably a record crowd for this annual event celebrating Israel, hundreds attended the Sofitel. The evening was hosted by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the […]

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A presidential get-together

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:50:28 +0000

For the first time in recent years, leaders from across the Victorian community gathered for the Jewish Community Council of Victoria’s Council of Presidents. The Council of Presidents, an initiative of the JCCV, allows Victorian Jewish organisations to discuss shared opportunities and challenges, network to prevent duplication, and encourage collaboration. Leaders of our Orthodox and […]

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Out of touch rabbi

J-Wire News Service — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 04:20:47 +0000

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria has its say on comments made by Rabbi Zvi Telsner at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse hearing with regard to curing homosexuals.

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