Jewish Community Council of Victoria

Tonight, the City of Port Phillip Council will consider a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

Local government has an important role to play in fostering safe, inclusive and cohesive communities. We welcome the City of Port Phillip's engagement with the Royal Commission process and its willingness to contribute to this important national conversation.

The proposed submission is available for public review, and the Council meeting will be open to the public and live streamed.

We encourage community members to follow this discussion and engage with the issues being considered as part of the Royal Commission process.

View the agenda and proposed submission via the link in comments.

The JCCV is here for the Jewish community when it matters. We have the history, the skills, the networks and the capability to lead. We work in partnership with Jewish Victorians. We are playing our role.

Support us this EOFY so that we can continue this vital work.

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What makes a strong community? What happens when a crisis hits? What's happening behind the scenes?

Read this weeks' message to the community on our website.

Join us this Monday for an interactive community discussion: are we prepared as a community in case of a crisis?

We will talk about what constitutes a crisis? Which organisations should have a role in a crisis? What can you as a community member do to help?

Registration essential and closes at 12:00pm on Monday, 1 June 2026. Link in comments.

Are we prepared as a community in case of a crisis?
Who is involved? What part do you play?

Join the JCCV's plenum on June 1st to be part of the discussion. Registration essential link in comments.

Article in this weeks' The Australian Jewish News

On Monday, Commissioner Virginia Bell publicly condemned the "undiluted hate" directed at witnesses who have bravely shared their lived experiences before the Royal Commission.

No person should face abuse for speaking about antisemitism. The willingness of individuals to come forward and share deeply personal experiences is vital to ensuring the realities facing our community are heard and understood.

We acknowledge the courage of those who have given evidence and made submissions. Your voices matter, and your experiences deserve to be heard with dignity and respect.

If you or someone you know has been affected by online harassment or the issues raised through the Royal Commission process, support is available through Jewish House (1300 544 357) or Jewish Care (1300 133 660).

Submissions to the Royal Commission close on 14 June 2026.

This National Volunteers Week, we recognise JCCV Treasurer Gummy New who has contributed so much to the JCCV thanks to his focus on good governance combined with his passion for the Jewish community.

Know someone just as incredible? Tag them below and let’s celebrate our volunteers together

Are you heading to a Tikkun Leil Shavuot tonight?

There are so many inspiring opportunities for learning across our community, with speakers galore - and a side serving of cheesecake.

From "My Journey to Judaism" at St Kilda Hebrew Congregation, to "Custodians of our Community" at South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, every synagogue has programs on offer. Plus kids, teens and young adult options via schools, youth movements and young minyanim. There is something for everyone.

Chag sameach!