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6/12/2024

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea:

As people of faith, we strongly condemn the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea today and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community on the eve of Shabbat.

Places of worship hold profound meaning for people of faith – they are a place of refuge where one should feel safe to freely practice one’s faith without fear and intimidation. It is fundamental these sacred spaces are respected and protected. An attack on such a sacred space is an attack on all people of faith, and non-faith.

This act of antisemitism against the Jewish people has no place in our vibrant multicultural society. As faith leaders we pledge to stand together against this act of hate, holding on to our shared values of compassion, inclusion and respect.

Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is comprised of the following peak bodies: Baha'i Community of Victoria, Brahma Kumaris Australia, Buddhist Council of Victoria, Hindu Council of Australia (Victoria), Islamic Council of Victoria, Jain Council of Victoria, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria and Victorian Council of Churches.