The Jews in AustraliaJews form only a tiny proportion of the Australian population, yet they have made outstanding contributions and have influenced Australian society immeasurably. Stories such as that of Sir John Monash, Australian commander-in-chief during World War I, whose legacy continues through Monash University, show how Jews have reached the highest echelons of Australian society. The Jews in Australia explores what makes the Australian Jewish community different from other Jewish communities around the world. It traces the community's history from its convict origins in 1788 through to today's vibrant Jewish culture in Australia, and highlights the social and cultural impact the Jews have had on Australia. As well as looking at the emergence of a specific faith tradition in Australia, the book also explores how Jews, as Australia's first ethnic group, have integrated into multicultural Australia. |
Contents
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Waves of Migration | 22 |
A Place in Australian Society | 36 |
The Watershed Years | 51 |
Diverse Voices | 66 |
Israel and Zionism | 79 |
Transformation or Disappearance? | 93 |
Jewish Women | 106 |
The Broader Community | 120 |
Recent Immigrants | 135 |
Conclusion | 148 |
Synagogues | 163 |
Bibliography | 186 |
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