Issues, Challenges, and Priorities Facing the Australian Jewish Community and its Jewish Community Professionals

Publication Date: December 1997

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Ken Lander

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Social Services; Jewish Identification; Jewish Culture

Type: Report

Coverage: Australia

Abstract:

The Australian Jewish community is one of the few communities in the Diaspora that is increasing in size, and about 70 percent of its children attend Jewish day schools. However, its principal challenge is ensuring Jewish continuity. The community also faces the challenges posed by a disproportionate number of aged and poor members—and the need to fund services and facilities for them.

In Journal of Jewish Communal Service, v.74 no.2, Winter 1997.