Rabbi Daniel Rabin
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November 22, 2018, 11:06 am
Breaking the stigma of domestic violence
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It occurs in all racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, geographic, and occupational groups. The Jewish community is certainly not immune.
Artwork: Adriana Alvarez
September 13, 2018, 12:05 pm
Suicide: shattering the stigma
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44. Today is R U OK? Day, imploring us to begin conversations with those around us and provide support in order to prevent the silence that leads to these staggering statistics. So, let's talk. Rebecca Davis lifts the lid on suicide.
By Rebecca Davis
Tony Greenberg (right) supporting the Tigers with his daughter Emily.
September 29, 2017, 12:00 am
Footy fever on Yom Kippur
YOM KIPPUR is the holiest day of the year for millions of Jews across the world.
Rabbi Daniel Rabin with his family.
September 20, 2017, 11:22 am
Rabbi Rabin takes on new role
RABBINICAL Council of Victoria president Rabbi Daniel Rabin has been appointed as the new rabbi of South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation (SCHC).
By Joshua Levi
Some of the RCV executive and how they voted: Rabbi Moshe Kahn (against), Rabbi Chaim Cowen (for), Rabbi Mordechai Gutnick (for) Rabbi Daniel Rabin (against) Rabbi Phillip Heilbrunn (for), Rabbi Ralph Genende (against, resigned), Rabbi Shmuel Karnowsky (against). Photo: Peter Haskin
September 14, 2017, 12:00 am
Same-sex marriage statement rocks rabbinate
A Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) member quit the body's executive and the president apologised within days of an RCV statement urging people to vote against same-sex marriage in the upcoming postal survey.
By Joshua Levi and adam kamien
Ike Curtis has converted to Judaism through the Melbourne Beth Din.
July 14, 2017, 12:01 am
‘Compass’ takes on conversion
ABC TV’s Compass will present ‘Ike’s Conversion’ this week, telling the story of 21-year-old Melbournian Ike Curtis, and his journey to Orthodox Judaism through the Melbourne Beth Din.
Manny Waks (left) and Anton Block at the Night of Healing. Photo: Peter Haskin
March 30, 2017, 12:00 am
Uniting to heal wounds of abuse
In the wake of last week’s Royal Commission hearing, members of the community gathered with lay and spiritual leaders at Caulfield Park Pavilion for what was billed as “a Night of Healing”.
By Rebecca Davis
January 21, 2017, 8:30 pm
Community mourns ‘happy and bubbly’ Thalia
THE Jewish community is in mourning following the death of 10-year-old Thalia Hakin, who was killed in Friday’s car ramming attack in Melbourne.
From left: Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Rabbi Chaim Cowen, Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Rabbi Menachem Wolf and Rabbi Velly Slavin showing off their HODS cards. Photo: Peter Haskin.
March 7, 2016, 12:00 am
Stressing the mitzvah of organ donation
A HANDFUL of young Melbourne rabbis have joined a scheme which allows them to be registered as organ donors in accordance with halachah.
By Phoebe Roth
Premier Daniel Andrews (left) is presented with a shofar from RCV vice president Rabbi Daniel Rabin. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 11, 2015, 12:00 am
Premier prepares for Rosh Hashanah
SENIOR members of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) met with Premier Daniel Andrews last Thursday, in what has become a tradition preceding Rosh Hashanah each year.
By Phoebe Roth
August 13, 2014, 12:00 am
Rabbis relish new roles
RABBI Mordechai Gutnick has been elected unopposed as the new president of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) at its annual general meeting.
By ZOE KRON and Peter Kohn
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