The Australian Association for Jewish Studies (AAJS) has serious concerns about the statement by the executive of the Australian Historical Association (AHA) regarding the new Universities Australia definition of antisemitism. The AHA states that it “opposes all forms of antisemitism and discriminatory hate speech”, however they are concerned that the definition “places new limits on scholarly scrutiny and criticism of Israel and Zionism by Australian academics” and could restrict academic…
Call for Papers for 2025 journal
The Australian Journal of Jewish Studies is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, Open Access journal published annually by the Australian Association for Jewish Studies. The Journal is devoted to the study of Jewish culture in all aspects and all periods — please see the AJJS webpage for full scope. The Journal’s editorial team is currently welcoming submission of manuscripts for consideration for the 2025 volume (XXXVIII) of the Journal. This is…
STATEMENT FROM THE AAJS COMMITTEE
On behalf of the Australian Association for Jewish Studies we are writing to express our shock and deep concern at the horrific events that have unfolded in Israel. For members in our association, this war is very personal. Many of us have lived in Israel, and many have friends, family and colleagues who live there. Conflict in the region has an impact on Jewish Studies faculty and students around the…