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"The visibly positive, sometimes warm, public relationship between Jewish and Muslim Australians both within Australia and on international delegations has helped counter negative stereotypes of both groups, and without doubt facilitated the growth of dialogue in the Asia/Pacific region. Furthermore, Muslims and other visitors hosted by the Australian government are routinely hosted by joint Jewish- Muslim-and at times Christian-groups, who talk affirmatively about the mutual benefits that have come from cooperation. International visitors hosted by Australian Muslim groups are also regularly exposed to Jewish life, in a positive way, while visiting Australian cities. "However, Jewish-Muslim relations in Australia face challenges from Muslim groups and individuals that seek to influence the direction of all or parts of the Australian Muslim community. Sometimes this takes the form of financial support for initiatives, including mosques, schools, and university centers. It is difficult to ascertain the degree of expected compliance with the views of the benefactor. Speakers on the international circuit, such as Tariq Ramadan, also potentially affect the direction of the Australian Islamic community through visits. Antisemitic materials sold at bookshops serving the Muslim community are written and published overseas, and often stand in stark contrast to Australianproduced material. "To a remarkable extent, the relationship between Australian Jews and Muslims has developed positively over the past decade. Maintaining the momentum will require leadership and determination, but there are good grounds for optimism given the network of relations and shared fruitful experiences in contemporary multicultural Australia." Interview by Manfred Gerstenfeld * * * Notes [1] The 2006 Australian census, in which religion is an optional question, recorded 340,000 Muslim respondents. [2] See J. Jones, "The Jewish Community of Australia and Its Challenges," Changing Jewish Communities, 13 October 2006, www.jcpa.org/cjc/cjc-jones-06.htm. [3] A good short history can be found in A. H. Johns and A. Saeed, "Muslims in Australia: The Building of a Community," in Y. Y. Haddad and J. I. Smith, eds., Muslim Minorities in the West-Visible and Invisible (Walnut Creek, CA: Altamira Press, 2002). [4] Susan Bures reflected on this and foresaw developments that came to pass a decade later in "A Test for Multiculturalism," Without Prejudice, 3 June 1991. [5] Records of joint actions and statements can be found in the annual reports of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. [6] The ANDCMJ formally commenced activities in April 2002. See www.ncca.org.au/archives/media_releases/2002?p=2313. [7] As noted, the interviewee compiles annual reports on antisemitism in Australia, which include documentation of anti-Jewish material emanating from Muslim sources. [8] P. Mendes, "Antisemitism among Muslim Youth: A Sydney Teacher's Perspective," ADC Special Report No. 37, May 2008, www.antidef.org.au/secure/downloadfile.asp?fileid=1002000. 143
[9] P. Sheehan, "It's a War on Perverts, Not Terrorists," Sydney Morning Herald, 6 August 2005, www.smh.com.au/news/opinion/its-a-war-on-perverts-not-terrorists/2005/08/05/1123125902963.html. [10] Melbourne's Australian Intercultural Society did not send a corrective letter to recipients of a 23 January 2009 letter condemning Jewish Australians for allegedly disregarding humanitarian concerns relating to Gaza, but did apologize for any misrepresentations to the Jewish Community Council of Victoria. [11] The positive view was shared by participants in a Jewish-Muslim-Christian residential program that took place in Melbourne in February after the end of the Gaza fighting. "Future Proofing Interfaith," Australian Jewish News, 13 March 2009. * * * Jeremy Jones, director of international and community affairs of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, is a former president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ), the electedrepresentative organization of the Australian Jewish community. He is a founding, and continuing, cochair of the Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims & Jews and represents the ECAJ on the Australian Partnership of Religious Organizations. Jones represented the NGO Working Group against Racism in the Australian government's delegation to the UN World Conference against Racism in Durban, South Africa, in 2001, and has compiled and written authoritative annual reports on antisemitism in Australia for almost twenty years. He has been awarded the Australia Human Rights Medal and made a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of his roles in combating racism, interfaith dialogue, and community leadership. This document should not be reproduced or distributed, and the original work not quoted, without the express permission of the author. 144
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1.1 The Year in Review In Australia
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