National Council of Jewish Women of Australia.

Also known as
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia. (1923-)
Function
Lobby group, Religious organisation, Membership organisation, Women's Rights organisation and Philanthropic organisation
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http://nla.gov.au/anbd.aut-an35357928
NLA Persistent Identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-506981

Biographies

The Council of Jewish Women was founded in Sydney in 1923, due largely to the efforts of Dr Fanny Reading. Its initial purpose was to gather Jewish women together to undertake religious and community service, in addition to educational and philanthropic work. Membership of the Council also included membership of the Australian Zionist Organisation. Its first activities revolved around community service to alleviate poverty and unemployment. By the end of its first year the Council had 377 members, and was growing steadily across the country. The first National Conference of the Council was held in Sydney in May 1929, when its present name was adopted: The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia. The Council continues today as a non-profit, voluntary organisation acting for the advancement of Jewish women, and for social justice generally.

The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia affiliated with the International Council of Jewish Women in 1925, and commenced its national quarterly journal, the Council Bulletin, in 1926. Interstate Sections of the Council were formed in Brisbane and Victoria in 1927. Later that year, Council Sections formed in South Australia, Western Australia, Kalgoorlie, Newcastle, Ballarat, and Geelong. A Hobart Section was formed in 1932, but his has had a fluctuating existence. From 1929, Council Juniors and Council Younger Sets were established to encourage girls and young women to join the organisation.

In its long history the organisation has been concerned with an enormous array of issues, as well as charitable, educational and social activities. It has particularly been involved in fundraising to support Jewish causes (especially Zionist organisations) and provide services to the Jewish community (and sometimes the broader community as well). Since its inception, the Council has also shown an interest in issues relating to women and children generally. From the 1930s, many sections took a particular interest in assisting new Jewish migrants, often meeting them at the ports when they arrived. The Council has also encouraged Jewish women to take up leadership roles, although largely though voluntary activities. This has become a major focus since the 1970s.

In June 2005 a new affiliate was launched. The Australian Jewish Women in the Arts is a database of women with careers or serious involvement in Music, Literature, Visual or Performing Arts. Its Patron is Mrs Jeanne Pratt AC, a well known supporter of the Jewish community and of the arts in Australia. This group is established with the aims of sharing of ideas, collaborative projects and mentoring of emerging talent. Full details may be found on the NCJW website.

As of 2005, the Council continues to function as a non-profit, voluntary organisation for Jewish women, which presents their views, needs, interests and concerns to Federal and State governments, politicians, media, other organisations and communal sectors. The Council website described its aims and activities thus: 'The purpose of NCJW of Australia is, in the spirit of Judaism, to promote social justice, welfare and the advancement of women in Jewish and general communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

These aims are implemented through social activism, education, community services, promotion of multicultural tolerance and harmony.

The NCJW agenda includes areas of environment and health, the family, education and youth, the elderly and migrants.

Women's issues are prominent in NCJW's platform: the empowerment and education of women as leaders and community members, the advancement of women as individuals and activities on behalf of disadvantaged women.'

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Selected resources (15)

Australian Women's Register

  1. Service to Women: Dr Fanny's lifestyleAustralian Jewish Times 17 : Service to Women: Dr Fanny's lifestyle
    Cohen, Lysbeth
    [1981]
  2. Not merely housewives. Australian Jewish Women. Paper presented to Australian Jewish Historical Society. Meeting (1980: Sydney)-Journal of Proceedings (Australian Jewish Historical Society) 9 8-24 : Not merely housewives. Australian Jewish Women. Paper presented to Australian Jewish Historical Society. Meeting (1980: Sydney)-
    Cohen, Lysbeth
    [1981]
  3. The changing role of women in Australian Jewry's communal structureJews in the Sixth Continent 101-126 : The changing role of women in Australian Jewry's communal structure
    Rutland, Suzanne D.
    [1987]
    Published: Allen and Unwin
  4. Dr Fanny ReadingNew Zealand Jewish Year Book 29-31 : Dr Fanny Reading
    Cohen, Lysbeth
    [1988]
    Published: B'nai B'rith District 21
  5. The law of loving kindness: a tribute to Dr Fanny Reading, founder of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia in 1923Journal (Australian Jewish Historical Society) 14 2 199-259 : The law of loving kindness: a tribute to Dr Fanny Reading, founder of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia in 1923
    Andgel, Anne
    [1998]
  6. From Germany and Austria to Australia: experiences of Jewish Women Refugees in the 1930sJournal (Australian Jewish Historical Society) 15 2 237-251 : From Germany and Austria to Australia: experiences of Jewish Women Refugees in the 1930s
    Kirchhof, Astrid Mignon
    [2000]
  7. Perspectives from the Australian Jewish communityLilith: A Feminist History Journal 11 87-101 : Perspectives from the Australian Jewish community
    Rutland, Suzanne
    [2002]
  8. Meeting new migrants on the wharves: A significant part of National Council of Jewish Women history from the 1920s to the 1950s
    [2003]
    Published: The Council
  9. Making a Difference: A History of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
    Newton, Marlo Leigh
    [2000]
    Published: Hybrid Publishers
  10. The Council bulletin / National Council of Jewish Women
    [1926-]
    Published: The Council
  11. First Jewish Women's Conference, May 21st to 27th, 1929
    [1929]
    Published: Council of Jewish Women of New South Wales
  12. Official report of the Second Jewish Women's Conference of Australasia : under the auspices of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, held at Sydney, N.S.W., March 8th to 16th, 1932.
    [1932]
    Published: National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
  13. National Library of Australia Oral History Collection: Interview with Queenie Symonds (1896-)
    Interviewer : Brenda Factor. 2 March 1987. 2 cassettes (ca. 75 min.). Transcript available. Recorded by the NSW Bicentennial Oral History Project, funded by a bicentennial grant to the NSW Council on the Ageing and the Oral History Association of Australia (NSW). orn in Eden, NSW, Symonds speaks of her family background ; parents' background ; lifestyle in Eden ; Jewsish customs ; the family moving to Sydney when she was 11 ; childhood memories ; family life, home and living conditions ; family shops in Eden and Sydney ; courtship and marriage ; her brothers and sisters ; her daughter travelling to Palestine after World War II ; her schooling ; family maids ; her husband's background ; kosher foods ; employment in shoe shop ; social life before marriage ; picnics and recreation ; trip overseas with husband ; husband's employment ; memories of World War I ; her children ; forming the first Council of Jewish women ; council activities, its purpose ; Jewish immigrants.
    ORAL TRC 2301 Int. 198
  14. Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales: Fanny Reading Papers (1905 - 1968)
    Letters from Reading to her family, 1925-26; autograph book; passports and certificates; scrapbook re visit to Israel; misc. papers and newcuttings; Council of Jewish Women of NSW minute book, 1923-24; National Council of Jewish Women, reports of meetings, 1933-34.
    ML MSS 2860
  15. Australian Jewish Historical Society Archives: National Council of Jewish Women Records (1929 - 1990s)
    AB 190

Resources by National Council of Jewish Women of Australia. (11)

  1. Council bulletin (National Council of Jewish Women of Australia)
    National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
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  2. National Council of Jewish Women of Australia
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  3. Market fair and exhibition : Lower Melbourne Town Hall, Monday, 30th September, 1957 / The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Melbourne Section)
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  5. Official report of the Second Jewish Women's Conference of Australasia : under the auspices of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, held at Sydney, N.S.W., March 8th to 16th, 1932
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  3. Making a difference : a history of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia / Marlo L. Newton
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    [ Book : 2000 ]
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  4. Market fair and exhibition : Lower Melbourne Town Hall, Monday, 30th September, 1957 / The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Melbourne Section)
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  5. Living memories : Something worth doing : an oral history of NCJWA (VIC)
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  6. The law of loving kindness: a tribute to Dr Fanny Reading, founder of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia in 1923
    Andgel, Anne
    Journal (Australian Jewish Historical Society)
    [ Article : 1998 ]
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  7. Meeting new migrants on the wharves : a significant part of National Council of Jewish Women history from the 1920s to the 1950s
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  9. Papers
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    [ Unpublished : 1905-1968 ]
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  10. An examination of Jewish divorce under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth): [This article is based on a thesis previously submitted in fulfilment of LLB (Hons).]
    Williamson, Amanda
    James Cook University Law Review
    [ Article : 2004 ]
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