The Jews in Australia

by Suzanne Rutland

Although Jews represent only a tiny proportion of the national population, they have made outstanding contributions and influenced Australian society immeasurably. This book explores how the Australian Jewish community differs from others around the world. It traces the community's history from its convict origins in 1788 through Australia's contemporary vibrant Jewish culture, and highlights its social and cultural impact. As well as looking at the emergence of a specific faith tradition, the book also explores how Jews, as the country's first ethnic group, have been assimilated into multicultural Australia.

Genres: Australia

Paperback

First published November 2, 2005

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Perhaps the most boring book I have ever read. I would have ditched it quickly, but I kept thinking that it couldn't possibly remain as boring all the way through to the end. Plus, it became a challenge: Could I actually get through this short book (only 162 pages of text) that was trying to kill me with its boringness? And in fact the last chapter and the conclusion, on recent Jewish immigration to Australia and on contemporary anti-semitism, were a bit more interesting, but by then the bar was frighteningly low. It gets two stars rather than one because it wasn't actually vile or anything, just super boring, and I did learn a few things, although not anything worth the slog I went through.