Tim Wilson (Goldstein, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On 19 March I had the pleasure of attending In One Voice, a Jewish cultural street festival in the wonderful part of my electorate called Elsternwick—but I will concede that it was slightly over the boundary and just outside of the electorate. In One Voice 2017 brought all strands of the Jewish community together, as well as the broader community, in learning about and celebrating Jewish life in Australia. It was a remarkable celebration of Jewish culture featuring live music, art competitions and exhibitions, community groups, food, art and craft markets, as well as face painting and group activities for kids. The sounds, the tastes and the experiences of the Jewish community and their rich contribution to our wonderful country were on full display.

On behalf of the Goldstein community, I would like to thank the organising committee, including Renata Singer, Judith Weizman, Helen Greenberg, Doodie Ringelblum and Dvora Zylberman. In One Voice would not be possible without the support of the festival partners and presenters, and that is why we thank Kadimah, the Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, as well the Jewish youth group SKIF. I look forward to next year's festivities, because this year they brought together incredible singers and performers—Deborah Conway was there, performing and opening the festival—as well as many community organisations that make Melbourne's Jewish community so important to our rich way of life.