Victoria Police

A man waves a Palestinian flag as protesters confront police outside the Land Forces 2024 arms fair in Melbourne on September 11, 2024. (The Times of Israel: William West/AFP)

September 12, 2024, 2:50 pm

Anti-Israel protesters clash with police in Melbourne; 39 arrested, 24 officers injured

Rally at major defense fair turns violent as anti-war activists set fires, throw acid at cops; videos show chants of ‘From the river to the sea,’ calls for ‘unconditional ceasefire’.

By Agencies and TOI Staff

September 4, 2024, 12:58 pm

Alleged assault at train station

"As our students are visibly Jewish, the school will endeavour to get professional awareness and safety training on how the students should deal with these situations."

By Sharyn Kolieb

Hash Tayeh's campaign video, featuring a man in a Netanyahu mask.

August 29, 2024, 11:47 am

Campaign video targets Bibi

Hash Tayeh, owner of the Burgertory restaurant in Caulfield that burned down last year, which led to a riot at Princes Park, is standing for the Merri-Bek Council.

By Bruce Hill

Caption: Burger chain owner and Palestinian activist Hashem Tayeh.

July 18, 2024, 8:00 am

Police to interview Burgertory owner

"Mr Tayeh frequently leads deeply offensive and antisemitic chants, labelling the majority of the Australian Jewish community as terrorists,” says Alon Cassuto.

By Bruce Hill

July 12, 2024, 4:30 pm

Police to interview Burgertory owner

According to reports, Hashem Tayeh has been told he will be arrested over allegations of inciting hatred of Jews while leading protests about the war in Gaza.

By Bruce Hill

Pro Palestinian protests come to Caulfield. Photo: Peter Haskin / The AJN

June 20, 2024, 8:00 am

The state of hate

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) said the numbers show a clear picture: the state of Victoria has an anti-Jewish problem, and something needs to be done.

By Bruce Hill

Commander Jo Stafford and meeting organiser Sharon Mason. Photo: Bruce Hill

May 23, 2024, 8:00 am

Angry Jews vent about police inaction

Stafford said at the conclusion of the forum, she was able to speak one on one with a number of community members, and those conversations were respectful and positive.

By Bruce Hill

JCCV President Philip Zajac (second from left) and CSG Victoria CEO Justin Kagan (second from right) meeting with Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson (left) and Assistant Commissioner Chris Gilbert (right) on Dec 29.

January 9, 2024, 10:10 pm

One antisemitic incident every day

“This cannot go on,” says JCCV.

By Bruce Hill

Victoria Police Priority and Safer Communities Division Commander Jo Stafford.

November 8, 2023, 6:46 am

Patrols stepped up

Stafford met with Jewish community leaders at Beth Weizmann recently and was told it is important to provide support and ensure the community feels safe amid social media-induced fears about safety in public spaces.

By Bruce Hill

Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Southern Metro, Russell Barrett, receives a certificate of appreciation from CSG CEO Justin Kagan

September 26, 2023, 6:18 am

Shmooze with the Blues

"In safeguarding the Jewish community, the CSG plays an indispensable role."

By Bruce Hill

Neo-Nazis outside Parliament House in Melbourne on Saturday, March 18. Photo: AAP Image/James Ross

August 24, 2023, 7:42 am

Investigation into handling of rally due to complaint over police actions

A formal complaint lodged with VEOHRC contends that police allowed neo-Nazis to take part in the protest that occurred during a "Let Women Speak" rally.

By Mia Gardiner

The entry to the Adass Israel School in Elsternwick. Photo: Google Maps

August 10, 2023, 6:10 pm

Malka Leifer, the school board and the legal consequences of failing to report child sexual abuse

According to that 2015 civil hearing, presided over by Justice Jack Rush, an Adass Israel School teacher, Sharon Bromberg, had reported serious allegations against Leifer at three separate meetings within one week to at least 10 people active and respected in the Adass community.

By Philip Mendes and MARCIA PINSKIER

From left: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Sergeant Sarah Green, Janice Iloni-Furstenberg, president St Kilda Shule.

August 10, 2023, 6:35 am

St Kilda Shule hosts first Jewish female Vic Pol officer

"I didn't have to be Jewish but it made my job easier because I understood the people and their community," Green said.

By Carol Saffer

Police made two arrests at the rally on Saturday. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP

May 18, 2023, 9:12 am

‘Neo-Nazi buffoons continue to perform pathetic stunts’

Neo-Nazi and anti-fascist groups came to blows in violent clashes in Melbourne over the weekend.

By Mia Gardiner

The Crown complex in Melbourne.Photo: Tktktk/Dreamstime.com

December 9, 2021, 8:00 am

‘I feared he’d become violent’

Waiting for a meeting to assess a prospective venue for a Jewish communal event, the Orthodox rabbi, who wears a kippah, was checking his mobile when he was assailed by a stranger.

By Peter Kohn