Avram Zeleznikow

Avram Zeleznikow OAM (1924 – 2013), also known as Abram Zeleznikow and Abraham Zeleznikow) was a prominent Australian community leader, restaurant owner, and teacher. Born in Vilna, Poland, Zeleznikow escaped the Vilna ghetto and fought with the partisans. After World War II, he migrated to Australia where he and his wife operated a popular Melbourne restaurant. He taught Yiddish and served on the board of numerous community organisations.

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