Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC)

CALL FOR PAPERS is now open for this ACJC and Tulane University Grant Center for the American Jewish Experience workshop, titled New Urban Histories of the Jews: How Cities Shape Jewish Life. At Monash University in Melbourne from 13-15 December 2026.

Proposals are invited from any discipline engaging with the following themes: Economic engines; the Jewish neighbourhood; race, empire and urban space; and decentring the field. They should be around 250 words and are due by 15 July 2026. More information via the QR code or visit: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20152966/cfp-new-urban-histories-jews-how-cities-shape-jewish-life
Monash Arts

The Group of Eight Board has received the final report of the Expert Advisory Committee on Combatting Antisemitism (EACCA) and will carefully review the report and its recommendations. We recognise the work of Dr Alan Finkel AC and the committee members to deliver this report.

The Go8 is deeply committed to combatting antisemitism, and all forms of racism, across university campuses, and our nation more broadly. Our work to ensure campuses are safe, inclusive and respectful environments will never end.

Our work to ensure campuses are safe, inclusive and respectful environments will never end. Go8 universities set the standard not just in higher education, but for Australian and international communities more broadly. We embrace that responsibility of leadership and are committed to helping improve Australia’s social cohesion.

Read the full media statement here: https://bit.ly/4xJ4rDF

Read the EACCA Report here: https://bit.ly/3Q2tksV

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We're thrilled to announce that Anthony Levin has been awarded our inaugural Jacob G. Rosenberg Writer-in-Residence Fellowship, offered by ACJC in partnership with Melbourne Jewish Book Week.

"I am incredibly honoured and grateful to receive this fellowship. It will support me to develop the next phase of my manuscript, which explores intergenerational memory and spiritual belonging at a time when such themes feel urgent for the Jewish community," says Anthony.

We're beyond delighted to welcome him to the program, and very much looking forward to seeing the outcomes of his project!
Noe Harsel Monash Arts

Join Melbourne Holocaust Museum in collaboration with ACJC and Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library for this powerful book launch of 'Out of the Depths' by Dr Joseph Toltz and Associate Professor Anna Boucher.

The book presents the contents of the historic "Mima'amakim" collection of songs composed and sung in the N**i death camps, with new translations by Dr Toltz. It also features biographies of the composers and essays providing historical and musical background, deepening our knowledge of the Holocaust and the creative means by which the Jewish people responded to and endured this terrible time.

The launch will feature keynote speaker Professor Marcia Langton AO, with a special performance by Dr Adam Starr and Karen Feldman accompanied by Melbourne Klezmer School. Sunday 14th June, 2-4pm. Details and bookings here: https://mhm.org.au/event/out-of-the-depths-book-launch/
Monash Arts

Out of the Depths - Book Launch - Melbourne Holocaust Museum Date Time 14 Jun 2026 2:00 pm End Time 14 Jun 2026 4:00 pm Type Book Launch Cost $25 General Admission | $18 Concession/MHM or Kadimah volunteer Format Book Launch Venue Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick - address provided on registration Enquire [email protected] | 03 9528 1985

ACJC's latest newsletter is out now, with plenty of updates about our work, including:
👩‍🎓 What our academics have been up to
📋 Our input into the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion and our antisemitism research
🖥️ The Gen26 Australian Jewish community survey, which is opening soon
🗣️ Events and conferences
📰 Latest media

Read our June edition here:https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/4339660/ACJC-Newsletter-June-2026.pdf
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Monash Arts

"The Jewish experience has often unfolded between solemnity and satire, memory and irony, mourning and laughter," according to the Australian Association for Jewish Studies (AAJS). Their upcoming conference will explore the dynamic relationship between haunting and humour across Jewish history, thought and cultural expression.

This joint initiative with ACJC is in Melbourne from 7-8 February 2027. Calls for papers are now open until 30th August 2026 – details via the QR code or here: https://www.aajs.org.au/next-conference/
Rivke Margolis Monash Arts

David Slucki talks about the findings of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion so far with broadcaster Andrew West, including the less visible day-to-day intimidation, school and workplace bullying, gaming and security. They also discuss the complexities of approaching the definition question in a sensible way which will actually contribute to tackling the problem. On ABC Religion and Ethics.

Can political protest also be antisemitism? - ABC listen After two weeks of hearings at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Australians have a clear picture of a Jewish community experiencing harassment and violence – in the classroom, the campus, the streets, even some workplaces. The commission also heard different opinions on ...

We're incredibly lucky to have Jacqui Berman join our ACJC MIRRA team. She'll be managing many of the the operational aspects of our antisemitism and cultural awareness training program for universities, focusing on the national expansion of this initiative.

Jacqui brings a wealth of experience across all aspects of teriary education – from program design and delivery to quality assurance, micro-credentialing and more. Watch this space!
Noe Harsel Rachel Kariak