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Community message 7 September 2025

Updates on safety, leadership, and community action in Victoria’s Jewish community. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

Community message 31 August 2025

Reflection, collaboration, and vigilance as we move towards the High Holy Days. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

iran involvement

JCCV President Philip Zajac comments on Iran’s involvement in antisemitic attacks on Australian soil.

Community message 24 August 2025

Exploring how we’re seen, welcoming new members, and pursuing justice. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

media representation

Representation of the Victorian Jewish community in the media unpacked | JCCV Plenum panel

Community message 17 August 2025

From open forums to tackling hate, here’s how the JCCV is working for you this week. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

Community message 10 August 2025

Strengthening community ties through stories, connection, and shared learning. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

hate menace

Hate and menace found its way to Melbourne CBD | JCCV Statement on neo-Nazi march on Friday night.

Community Message 3 August 2025

From arrests and international investigations to new partnerships and united voices — the Jewish community remains strong and connected. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

Community Message 27 July 2025

How our community is working with leaders and friends to fight hate. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

Community Message 13 July 2025

Progress, arrests, and why Melbourne must say enough is enough. | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

Community Message 22 June 2025

From crisis to connection: supporting ourselves and each other | A message to the community from JCCV President, Philip Zajac

Inaugral Newsletter

A message from Jill Segal AO, Australia’s first Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism

VAR 2024

Victoria’s Jewish community faced an unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents in 2024, with a total of 552 recorded cases, marking the highest annual total ever documented.

Enduring Hope

Yom Hashoah Commemoration: A powerful evening of remembrance, testimony, and enduring hope.

Adass Community Determined to Rebuild

JCCV in the media | Following the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue, JCCV CEO Naomi Levin spoke at a community rally in support of the community.

Justice Legislation Amendment

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria responds to today’s announcement from the Victorian Premier regarding the introduction of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024.

Council Elections

As council elections approach, we’ve been hearing from many concerned voters. We encourage you to research your local candidates and show your support for your preferred candidate. Your voice matters!

Operation Park Data

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) responds to the data released by Victoria Police’s Operation Park unit.

Vile graffiti on Jewish School

Statement from Philip Zajac, President of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria on the vile graffiti sprayed on Mount Scopus Memorial College

In Melbourne, candle still burns for six million

> Back IN MELBOURNE, CANDLE STILL BURNS FOR SIX MILLION A crowd of more than 1,000 Jewish Victorians gathered at Robert Blackwood Hall for the JCCV Yom Hashoah Commemoration on Sunday evening. JCCV Vice President Hayley Southwick, a descendant of Holocaust survivors, opened the commemoration. She pointed out that despite the evening focusing on the […]

Melbourne Councillors Keen To Do More

City of Melbourne Councillors visited East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation to help find solutions to ensure the CBD is a welcoming place for all, including Jewish people.

Share Your Familys’ Story

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria is calling for community members to submit photos for a special video presentation ahead of this year’s Yom Hashoah commemoration.

Collaboration with the Department of Education

The JCCV has been asked to share the following message with our community, on behalf of the Victorian Department of Education. The JCCV is proud of the work we are doing, together with other Jewish experts, to ensure Jewish students are welcomed at Victorian government schools.

JCCV suspends ties with Islamic roof body

> Back JCCV suspends ties with Islamic roof body JCCV in the media – Australian Jewish News 8 March 2024. > BACK TO TOP For media inquiries, please contact the JCCV on +61 3 9272 5566 or email community@jccv.org.au

Returning to university campus

The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) has been working hard on behalf of Jewish students. They have put together some advice for students and parents returning to campus.

JCCV COUNCILLORS’ FORUM

Councillors representing the cities of Bayside, Banyule, Boroondara, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Stonnington and Yarra attended a Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) Councillors’ Forum at historic Melbourne Hebrew Congregation.

NSW Police Take Action

JCCV President Philip Zajac responds to NSW Police taking strong and decisive action against neo-Nazis.

Teachers for Palestine Pen Toxic Letter

> Back Teachers for Palestine Pen Toxic Letter Philip Zajac, President of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria responds to a letter penned by Teachers for Palestine: “We are yet again disappointed to see a group of teachers exploiting their positions to promote a one-sided, biased and over-simplified position to an extremely layered and complex […]

RESPONSE TO SCHOOL STRIKE FOR PALESTINE​

> Back RESPONSE TO SCHOOL STRIKE FOR PALESTINE Philip Zajac, President of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria responds to yesterdays student rally in Melbourne CBD: Yesterday hundreds of Victorian school and university students attended a rally in the city, with the organisers intending to “disrupt business as usual in the CBD and wreak havoc.” […]

BALLARAT NEO-NAZI MARCH​

> Back BALLARAT NEO-NAZI MARCH JCCV President Philip Zajac in response to the neo-Nazi March that took place in Ballarat on Sunday, 2 December 2023. “On Sunday, around 20 neo-Nazis marched freely through the main streets of Ballarat. Hiding their identities behind balaclavas and sunglasses they chanted white-supremacist slogans, in an attempt to spread fear […]

New and old faces as JCCV meets MPs

Dozens of Victorian MPs from across the political spectrum gained a deeper understanding of the Victorian Jewish community, Jewish faith and challenges with antisemitism at a special event hosted by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV).

Women first: taking steps towards gender equality

Representatives from 17 Jewish community organisations met last week to discuss steps to support women currently in Jewish community leadership positions and ways to create opportunities for more women to take on leadership roles.

Partnering To Support Jewish Patients

In an effort to ensure Jewish patients receive culturally sensitive care when they stay in hospital, the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, in partnership with Beit Rafael, has produced a brand-new booklet called A Guide to Caring for Jewish Patients.

Csg, Jccv Partner In Crisis Planning

Following the Maccabiah Games Bridge Collapse in July 1997, which took the lives of four Australian athletes and injured many others, our community developed a coordinated response to crisis.

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