Befriending The Native Aussies; Jews have been among the most prominent advocates for the struggling Aborigines.

From: The New York Jewish Week | Date: October 3, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Sydney -- A nearly capacity crowd filled the sanctuary of North Shore Temple Emanuel on a recent weeknight. In the seats were Jews, Christians and "a few Aborigines," said Rabbi Allison Conyer. As part of a forum, "The Aboriginal Challenge: Where To Now?" sponsored by the congregation's Social Action Group, a series of Aboriginal speakers discussed the native Australians' history and current social problems, and the event's Jewish moderator urged the Jewish community to get involved.

"The Jewish contribution to the Aboriginal struggle has been thin on the ground," said Professor Colin Tatz of ...

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