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JCCV to honour community contributors

Receiving the General Sir John Monash Award for outstanding commitment to the Jewish community is Rabbi Yaakov Glasman AM.

Rabbi Yaakov Glasman with members of the Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong.
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman with members of the Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong.

The upcoming Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV)’s 86th annual general meeting will recognise two remarkable community contributors.

Receiving the General Sir John Monash Award for outstanding commitment to the Jewish community is Rabbi Yaakov Glasman AM.

Rabbi Glasman has been a pillar of the Jewish and wider Victorian community for over 25 years with his contributions spanning many areas.

He has served in numerous roles on state and federal rabbinical councils and delivered hundreds of talks to enrich the community with his knowledge and inclusive way of thinking.

He is also a key leader in interfaith dialogue and a builder of social cohesion.

His work has had an impact on communal attitudes towards vulnerable groups, and he continues to make outstanding contributions to the community.

Rabbi Glasman’s support was instrumental in the election of the first female president of the St Kilda Hebrew Congregation, highlighting his commitment to positive social change.

“Rabbi Glasman is a leading light of our community,” said Naomi Levin, CEO of JCCV.

“He heads up one of our oldest congregations with a nod to the past but a thoroughly modern outlook.

“He brings energy and sensitivity to everything he does. I have particular knowledge of the challenging but vitally important role that Rabbi Glasman has played in building relationships between the Jewish community and other communities.

“This work is not always easy, but there is no one better suited to it than Rabbi Glasman.”

The Sylvia Gelman Young Leader Award will this year go to Leo [name has been changed for security reasons], a dedicated CSG volunteer.

Leo, who received the Community Security Group (CSG) Emerging Leader award in 2023, has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and has successfully led a team of 30 volunteers in 2024.

His commitment to integrating new team members and developing leadership within his group exemplifies his collaborative and action-oriented leadership style.

Leo is a perfect example of leading through action, a style that resonates deeply with his team members.

He never asks for accolades or acknowledgment, understanding that his primary role is to empower his team to be the best they can be. Leo’s focus on team engagement and dedication to the mission of protecting Jewish life and culture has been commendable.

“As a community, we are so grateful for the remarkable work of the CSG volunteers, who have kept us safe over the past year,” Levin said.

“Leo, a young man, is emblematic of a volunteer who has risen to the challenge of the times.

“We are thrilled to be acknowledging his dedication and contribution.”

The JCCV AGM is on Monday, November 18, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

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