Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Jewish Arts Quarter

John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (13:38): On the weekend I had the privilege to visit the Jewish Arts Quarter In One Voice festival in Selwyn Street, Elsternwick, a day of community, music, art, food, a makers market, kids’ activities and more. The JAQ, or Jewish Arts Quarter, is a key part of Elsternwick’s revitalisation strategy. It was great to be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, the great local member for Macnamara Josh Burns, Senator Ciccone, Mr Batchelor and many others. The dream is well on its way. Like Lygon Street, Oakleigh and Chinatown, Selwyn Street is rapidly becoming a place of connection and importance, a place for all Jewish Australians and Australians to visit. Thank you to everyone who made the day a success. I found the presentations, speeches and videos very informative about the future of the quarter.