Day six of the Royal Fee into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion examines the definition of antisemitism, its results on Jewish Australians, and strategies to gauge its presence in establishments.
At this time’s Key Witnesses
9 witnesses are scheduled to testify, providing insights into private experiences and efforts to fight antisemitism. Amongst them is Tahli Blicblau, chief govt of The Dor Basis, a corporation established final yr to handle antisemitism on college campuses and on-line. Julie Nathan, Analysis Director on the Government Council of Australian Jewry, may even seem.
People sharing lived experiences embrace Joshua Moshe, Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Rabbi Menachem Dadon, and three nameless witnesses. Rock musician Deborah Conway rounds out the lineup.
Highlights from Prior Hearings
On Friday, Benjamin F, a homosexual convert to Judaism, described feeling unsafe throughout a Mardi Gras march. Canberra pupil Mia Kline recounted being pressured to go away her share home after housemates confronted her about Zionism.
The day prior to this featured testimony from a non-Jewish lawyer who confronted slurs like “sneaky Jew” and “Jewish rat” at a Sydney pub. A disaster counseling hotline volunteer additionally spoke of heightened nervousness from a surge in antisemitic calls following the October 7 assault.
