Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
From March 31, 2023 11:00 until March 31, 2023 13:00
The Council of Christians and Jews Victoria (Inc) together with Progressive Judaism Victorian (Inc) invite you to:
A discussion on women and minority groups in Israel with Lesley Sachs
Date: Friday 31 March 2023 Time: 11am
Location: Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism, 31-37 Harp Road, Kew East, Victoria 3102
A discussion on women and minority groups in Israel with Lesley Sachs
Lesley Sachs has been a leading force for change in the area of women’s rights and religious freedom in Israel for most of her life. Amongst other things, she has led many battles for civil rights both in her professional capacities and as a lay leader. She headed an international Jewish women coalition of 22 organisations to further women's rights in divorce, served for many years on the board of the Jerusalem women's Shelter, was involved in a battle against trafficking of women and serves on the board of the Israel Reform movement as Vice chair.
$10 entry, includes coffee/tea.
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