Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC)

This lecture will be delivered in two-parts: 1. Bearing False Witness: What are the stereotypes Jews and Christians have of each other, why do they arise, and how might correct information lead to greater love of our neighbors? 2. On Different Grounds – Jewish and Christian Understandings of the Land of Israel: The divides within and between Jewish and Christian communities ... Read more

Dr Michael Steinlauf, Kronhill Fellow in Yiddish Culture, will be giving 3 lectures between 13-20 May on the Yiddish writer, YL Peretz, on Anski and the Dybbuk, and on Memory of the Holocaust in Poland. See events here.  Dr. Michael Steinlauf teaches Jewish history and culture at Gratz College near Philadelphia. He holds an MA in Literature from ... Read more

Sender Burstin: Yiddish Melbourne Observed The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University in conjunction with the   Jewish National Library “Kadimah” Jewish Labour Bund Australian Jewish Historical Society Vic. Inc.     Invite you to celebrate the publication of this historic book covering memoirs and commentaries of Yiddish Melbourne from the late 1920’s to the mid 1960’s, by Sender Burstin.   Translated from the Yiddish by ... Read more

The Association of Jewish Studies is holding its 44th Annual Conference on December 16-18 in Chicago, Illinois. Since its founding, the AJS has grown into the largest learned society and professional organization representing Jewish Studies scholars worldwide. This year there will be 6 presenters from the ACJC representing Monash University. Papers will be given by: Professor Leah ... Read more

The ACJC is advertising for a two year Assistant Lecturer position in Israel and Middle East studies.  Assistant Lecturer (Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation)   Job No. 507368 Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Arts  School Philosophical, Historical and International Studies Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation Location: Caulfield campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Two year fixed-term appointment (commencing July 2013) Remuneration: $62,724 – $85,128 pa Level A (includes 9% employer superannuation) Leading international university Engage in original ... Read more

Christopher R. Browning, pre-eminent historian of the Holocaust will be a visiting scholar at the ACJC in second semester 2013, where he will deliver a four-part lecture series.     Christopher Browning is the author of eight books on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust: Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave Labor Camp (2010).The Origins of the Final Solution: ... Read more

The ACJC, together with the History Program at Monash University and Warwick University will be hosting an Aftermath Conference in Holocaust and Genocide Studies on 6-7 August 2013 at Monash University. Keynote Speakers Include: Professor Hasia Diner, New York University; Professor Ben F. Kiernan, Yale University; Professor Richard Bessel, University of York.  Call for Papers:  The field of Holocaust and ... Read more