I condemn these vile acts in the strongest terms, and I urge Australians of all faiths and backgrounds to unite against these actions. Our thoughts are with those impacted, and we stand with the community at this difficult time.
A huge percentage of the Australian Jewish community is descended from Holocaust survivors, in fact the 2nd highest percentage of a Jewish community, only exceeded by Israel. These descendants shared their stories of survival with the 2nd and 3rd generation survivors. They told stories of the vandalising of Jewish shops and homes. The painting of…
There is no place for antisemitism or violent behaviour in Australia. My thoughts are with the congregants in Ripponlea, and the Jewish community across Australia today following this appalling attack.
Today, we commemorate William Cooper’s courageous protest against the vile atrocities of Kristallnacht. However, 86 years later, we are again witnessing the horrifying resurgence of the same hatred and violence that marked that dark chapter in history. Jewish people around the world are under siege, enduring relentless acts of intimidation and violence. Australia is not…
We wrap our arms around our Jewish community. This morning’s attack on the Adass Synagogue is a heartbreaking reminder of the fear and pain our Jewish community continues to face.
The arson attack on Adass Israel Synagogue this morning is nothing short of antisemitism and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I’ve spoken with the leaders of this congregation and offered the community the full support of the Victorian Government. There were worshippers inside the Synagogue at the time of the attack, and…
I visited the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea to meet with community members and survey the damage left behind by this sickening anti-Semitic attack. I have come to the community to say the Victorian Premier, the Victorian Government and the Victorian people stand with you. Victorians have your back. We condemn this act of cowardice,…
