Remnant of Israel: A history of the Geelong Hebrew Congregation

Journal article

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In Journal Issue

Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal, 26, 3 (2023)

Author(s) Tanya Warms AbstractThe late Isidor Solomon’s ‘Geelong Jewry’ appeared in the Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal as far back as 1946. Since that time, the original congregation has closed and smaller local congregations have re-emerged. Hence, it is timely to review the history of the original GHC or Kehila K’dosha Shea’rit Yisrael. In doing so, this paper brings together a number of previously dispersed sources of infor­mation about the community. How these first Jewish settlers of Geelong worked hard to make the most of their remote situation is described, as are their contributions to their local society.
Year2023
Pages417-438
Keyword(s)Congregations (Geelong;Victoria);Convicts and Early Settlers;Regional Matters;Religious Issues;Women