The University of Melbourne has reacted to the anti-Zionist motion passed by the Students Council last week which also called for an academic boycott. A spokesperson for the university told J-Wire: “The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) is a self-governing body and operates as a separate entity to the University. This anti-Semitic motion, narrowly…
Zionism Victoria has written to both the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of University of Melbourne on theresolution passed by the University of Melbourne Student Union(UMSU) on Friday titled “UMSU stands with Palestine – BDS and Solidarity Policy”. Although Zionism Victoria represents 56 Jewish organisations within the state, the letter was also written on behalf of national…
Jewish organisations have slammed the Council of the University of Melbourne Student Union for voting for a motion that was strongly anti-Israel and pro-BDS as reported on J-Wire on Friday. Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler said, “The student union has shamed itself with this motion. Zionism is Jewish self-determination and it is a…
Following a scare that prompted creating a petition, the Glen Eira Council passed the adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism on Tuesday evening with a 6-1 vote in favour. One councillor abstained and one was absent. Before the vote, there had been concern in the Jewish community that it would be rejected after a report…
Zeddy Lawrence is now executive director at Zionism Victoria (ZV), after 12 years as national editor of The Australian Jewish News. Defining the functions and mission of ZV, Zeddy tells us about the annual "Yomim" events that ZV oversees, namely Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haátzmaut.