Invitation for the bereaved
November 28, 2012 by Elly Shalev
On Yom Hazikaron, we honour the memory of the men and women who have given their lives for the creation and continued security of the State of Israel. Read more
Trouble brewing in Melbourne
June 5, 2012 by Elly Shalev
Aprotest is being organised in an attempt to intimidate invitees and tarnish today’s Yom Haazmaut celebration in Melboure with false and misleading statements about Israel. Read more
Melbourne prepares for Yom Ha’atzmaut
April 24, 2012 by Elly Shalev
Yom Ha’atzmaut in Melbourne is set to be the largest and most vibrant double-event on offer to the community. Read more
Melbourne organisations pool for Israel
March 7, 2012 by Elly Shalev
The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) has announced the formation of a major communal partnership for its three flagship events connecting the Victorian Jewish community to Israel. Read more
Noam takes the prize
January 23, 2012 by Elly Shalev
Noam Gershony, Israel’s leading wheelchair tennis player, who has rapidly made his mark on the International Tennis Federation’s Wheelchair division, with a current ranking of #3 in singles Quads for players with a high disability level and #10 in doubles, has just won the Men’s Quads singles at the 2012 GIO Sydney International Wheelchair Tennis Open. Read more
Books on the Move
December 22, 2011 by Elly Shalev
The all-new Lamm Jewish Library of Australia will open its doors in Melbourne before the year’s end. Read more
Israeli cyclist on world tour arrives in Melbourne
June 27, 2011 by Elly Shalev
An Israeli cyclist riding his bike around the world has just arrived in Melbourne on the Australian leg of his four year journey. Read more
Shalit Captivity enters its Sixth Year
June 23, 2011 by Elly Shalev
Sadly, the Zionist Council of Victoria will this weekend lead a communal awareness campaign to mark the end of the fifth year of young Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit being held captive by the Hamas regime. Read more
A Jewish Star About to be Born
February 5, 2011 by Elly Shalev
The Zionist Council of Victoria (ZCV) and United Jewish Education Board (UJEB) have joined creative forces to present a Jewish youth talent competition to the community modeled on the Israeli version of “Idol” called “Kochav Nolad” (A Star is Born). Read more
Danny Lamm farewells the ZCV
November 3, 2010 by Elly Shalev
Dr Danny Lamm has served eight years as president of the Zionist Council of Victoria. As he nears the completion of his final term, Elly Shalev asks him about his record time in office… Read more
The UNHRC’s flotilla report under the microscope
September 27, 2010 by Elly Shalev
The Zionist Council of Victoria’s Danny Lamm tells as it is about the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Gaza Flotilla report… Read more
Big week for Michelle
August 31, 2010 by Elly Shalev
Last week Michelle Rojas-Tal spoke to more than 1,500 people across the Melbourne community and thousands more via mainstream and Jewish media at 20 different forums. Read more
David and Goliath – Israel and the Media
August 20, 2010 by Elly Shalev
Three of Israel’s foremost advocacy experts packed the Beth Weizmann auditorium to capacity recently for a panel discussion on Israel and the Media. Read more
Wayne Swan talks to the Zionist Council of Victoria
November 6, 2009 by Elly Shalev
Delegates from 51 affiliated organisations and interested observers of the Zionist Council of Victoria gathered for the 71st Annual Assembly to hear keynote speaker the Hon. Wayne Swan, Federal Treasurer and honour community icon Mr Saul Same with the prestigious Jerusalem Prize. Read more
Zionist Council of Victoria book launched in Israel
November 2, 2009 by Elly Shalev
The Zionist Council of Victoria and Makor Jewish Community Library, together with the Zionist Federation of Australia has launched the anthology “Building A Nation” in Israel. Read more
Regev visits Australia
October 16, 2009 by Elly Shalev
On Wednesday October 14, Mark Regev, Spokesman and Foreign Press Advisor to the Prime Minister of Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu was interviewed by various journalists covering both print media and radio. Read more
Still time to star in next year’s Yom Ha’atzmaut concert
September 7, 2009 by Elly Shalev
There was plenty of Jewish musical talent on show when the Zionist Council of Victoria held auditions for solo singers and ensembles for the 2010 Yom Ha’atzmaut community concert.
ZIonist Council of Victoria book launched in Israel
August 3, 2009 by Elly Shalev
It was standing room only for the launch of the “Building a Nation” anthology – a collection of our community’s personal contributions to Israel on August 2nd at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre. Read more
