Zionism Victoria
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 18, 2026, 6:14 pm
Victoria to forge medical partnership with Israel
'A country is more than its government — a country is about its people,' Premier says
By AJN STAFF
Dr Hillel Newman at the Yom Hazikaron event at Toorak Shule in Melbourne on Monday night. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
April 23, 2026, 12:43 pm
Connection between Israel and Australian Jews
Packed Toorak Shule Yom Hazikaron ceremony reflects on shared loss after Bondi attack.
By Bruce Hill
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the media at Australian Federal Police National Headquarters in Canberra on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Hilary Wardhaugh
December 30, 2025, 8:36 pm
Jewish community leadership demands royal commission in joint statements
'We have issued repeated warnings to government about increasing Jew hatred in this country, and the social permissiveness that has been allowed to grow resulting in further attacks'
By AJN STAFF
Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson announcing proposals to combat antisemitism at Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges. Photo: Bruce Hill.
December 22, 2025, 3:38 pm
Jess Wilson unveils antisemitism action plan
Victorian opposition calls for Parliament recall, protest pause and security funding for Jewish institutions
By Bruce Hill
Former editor of The Age, Michael Gawenda, speaking at a Zionism Victoria event at Melbourne's Beth Weizmann on Thursday night. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography.
November 28, 2025, 11:31 am
Former Age editor slams paper’s integrity
Michael Gawenda questions the state of journalism today and raises concerns for young Jewish journalists
By Bruce Hill
Project A team - Moran Dvir, Lillian Kline, Liora Miller, Ginette Searle.
November 12, 2025, 11:48 am
Community award winners announced
Zionism Victoria has named the 2025 Community Award recipients, recognising leaders strengthening Jewish life.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Members of the Hindu and Jewish communities at a United Against Terror rally in Melbourne earlier this year. Photo: Peter Haskin
November 4, 2025, 8:49 am
A growing bond
A shared history of persecution, mutual respect and common values have brought Australia’s Hindu and Jewish communities closer together in recent years.
By Bruce Hill
Marking the second anniversary of October 7, Zionism Victoria, along with other community organisation, held a moving trubute at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation (Toorak shule). Photo: Peter Haskin Photography
October 20, 2025, 4:52 pm
Melbourne marks October 7 anniversary
The evening focused on emotional reflection through music and a symbolic Shabbat table.
By Bruce Hill
Around 800 people gathered at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre to watch on a big screen the release of the final living hostages held in Gaza. Photo: Peter Haskin
October 14, 2025, 2:39 pm
Melbourne Jews gather to celebrate hostage release
Hundreds watch emotional livestream at Beth Weizmann
By Bruce Hill
Ilan Rimer
September 29, 2025, 4:06 pm
New CEO Ilan Rimer at the helm
“There are so many outstanding leaders, future leaders and tireless contributors in our community. Now, more than ever, we need to stand together.”
By Sharyn Kolieb
Zeddy Lawrence, who has stepped down as Zionism Victoria executive director. Photo: Zeddy Lawrence.
May 27, 2025, 11:16 am
Zeddy Lawrence steps down as Zionism Vic exec director
Lawrence cited multiple factors influencing his decision to step down.
By Bruce Hill
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaking with women from the Jewish community at Central Shule in 2024. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 8, 2025, 8:00 am
Victoria government’s LEAH group tackles antisemitism
Zionism Victoria Executive Director Zeddy Lawrence emphasised that such action has been needed for some time.
By Bruce Hill
The Balagan Band playing on the main stage at the Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations. Photo: Brice Hill,
May 2, 2025, 12:33 pm
Joyous Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration in Melbourne
Positive and relaxed atmosphere attracts 8,000
By Bruce Hill
Amelia Hamer (Liberal) and Dr Monique Ryan (Independent) at Thursday night's Jewish community candidate forum held at Bialik College.
April 25, 2025, 11:05 am
Kooyong candidates face Jewish community
Antisemitism, UNRWA funding and Gaza refugees hot topics at candidates forum for the seat of Kooyong.
By Bruce Hill
Photo: Peter Haskin
April 10, 2025, 11:01 am
Burns fears Greens victory, Saulo believes Libs can win it
“Two tremendous candidates up on stage tonight, two champions of our community,” said Alon Casutto.
By Sharyn Kolieb
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