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| B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission Inc. (ADC) is the human rights arm of B'nai B'rith Australia/New Zealand. The ADC is dedicated to the elimination of antisemitism; to combating racism, intolerance and prejudice; and to seeking to secure justice and fair treatment for all. |
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Police target Jewish Attacks
The Australian,13 March, 2008, Melbourne, Australia
Victoria Police plans to set up a squad to deal with antisemitic attacks...
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Nazi clothing on website
Australian Jewish News, 18 February, 2008, Melbourne, Australia
Executive officer of the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission, Manny Waks, said the items are “despicable” and “highly insensitive”.
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Antisemitic attack in St.Kilda
Australian Jewish News, 18 February, 2008, Melbourne, Australia
B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission chair Michael Lipshutz expressed his organisation’s concern at the growth of anti-Semitic violence.
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Melbourne Jew attacked verbally and physically
Jerusalem Post, 11 February, 2008, Jerusalem, Israel
ADC Chairman Michael Lipshutz said "The B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) is gravely concerned at the increased level of antisemitism and violence perpetrated against members of the Jewish community.
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Antisemitic attack in Melbourne
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 11 February, 2008, New York, NY, USA
“These statistics are extremely worrying and highlight the importance of a holistic approach when dealing with anti-Semitism, including education and punitive measures,” said Anti-Defamation Commission executive officer Manny Waks.
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Human Rights activist, Professor Anne Bayefsky will give the 25th Annual Gandel Oration, 'Antisemitism as a Human Right'.
Melbourne, 6 July 2008 at 7.30 pm
The Besen Centre,
Mr Scopus Memorial College.
Sydney, 8 July 2008 at 7.30 pm
The Great Synagogue
187a Elizabeth St.
To book, email: reception@antidef.org.au
or phone: (03) 9572 5770
To read more about Professor Bayefsky, click here |
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Mr John Searle, Chairman of the ADC Board, 2008, is the founding president of the Blake Street Hebrew Congregation, has an extensive background in law and communal work and brings a vast array of skills, talent and experience to the ADC.
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| This website is dedicated to the memory of the millions of Jews who have died as a consequence of antisemitisim and to the memory of the many Indigenous Australians who have died as a consequence of racism. | |
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