Glen Eira Council
The early Zionist pioneers arrived to "a patch of dirt". Here, Jews attend the first auction for lots in Tel Aviv, 1909. Photo: Public Domain
June 1, 2023, 1:30 pm
More than just a symbol of friendship
Don't be beguiled by the boys who cry wolf. Yes, there are incidents of antisemitism, but we are not about to be swept away by a tsunami of hatred.
By Zeddy Lawrence
Council workers begin planting the Peace Garden at Glen Eira Town Hall. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 8, 2023, 6:43 am
Making Glen Eira bloom
Boasting a collection of native Israeli flora, the initiative was spearheaded by Zionism Victoria, on behalf of its 60 affiliates, in partnership with the Council.
By AJN STAFF
Glen Eira councillor Simone Zmood (left) with Zionism Victoria board member Lexi Kowal at the site of the proposed Peace Garden. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 6, 2023, 12:15 pm
JNF joins project
JNF Victoria president Ronit Fraid said of the Peace Garden, "It's an environmental gift to our wider community to celebrate this very special year – Israel's 75th birthday.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Joshua Goodman, Simone Zmood, Hap Dan and Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.
February 3, 2023, 12:20 pm
Multicultural advisory committee
The committee is made up of 12 individuals who represent Glen Eira's diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic and faith communities
By AJN STAFF
Motion mover Cr Margaret Esakoff.
April 28, 2022, 9:55 am
Glen Eira adopts IHRA definition
"'Never again' is happening right before our eyes... The amount of antisemitism is growing exponentially. And if we don't stand up and do something now, who is going to?"
By Peter Kohn
Photo: Facebook
April 21, 2022, 7:41 am
‘A slap in the face’
Zionism Victoria claims Glen Eira Council would be negligent by failing to vote in favour of adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Shmuel Karnowsky (left) and Rabbi Daniel Rabin.
April 3, 2022, 10:30 am
A fun family day
"Victoria Police is proud to serve and work collaboratively with the Jewish community..."
By Mia Gardiner
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