Philip Zajac is the newly elected president of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria. He tells us what he thinks are the most urgent challenges facing the Jewish communities in Australia, The latest doxing saga, and some thoughts on the current Israel Gaza war. An English interview.

"Uncomfortable times for Jews in Australia": Philip Zajac, President of JCCV

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"Uncomfortable times for Jews in Australia": Philip Zajac, President of JCCV

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