This area of the collection brings together items that signify the evolving nature of Jewish identity, and how this is created and strengthened through Jewish institutions and diverse community groups.
Beyond the traditional Jewish narrative, there are many practices, values and organisations that make up Jewish secular society and culture.
This area of the collection includes objects and paper-based materials that relate to political, artistic and commercial developments, movements and industries that have been important components of Jewish history, both within Australian and international contexts.
Highlights
Silver ring with Hebrew lettering
Iran
Silver, 12 x 20mm
Donated by Isaac Engelhard in memory of his wife
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 4968.2View in the collection here
Children’s Picture Finder
21st century, Palestine
Card, plastic, ink and wood, 25 x 130 x 80 mm
Private donation
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 5052View in the collection here
Gown of the Year
Benini Bruno, photographer
Melbourne, 1956
Silver gelatin print on paper, 43.6 x 53.5 x 5 cm (framed)
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 2270
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Victorian Jewish Competitions Society, Team Debating certificate
Victoria, 1948
Ink on card, 17.5 x 23 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 13815.19
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Australia and the Jews: The Facts about Jewish Influence, the Facts about the Refugees
Melbourne, 1943
Ink on paper, 18 x 12.3 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 11678
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JNF Tree Fund certificate
Melbourne, 1948
Ink on paper, 23 x 28 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 4509
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Feilchenfeld family and drapery store
Wall Brothers Photographers
Bairnsdale, 1895
Silver gelatin print, 11 x 16.5 cm
Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 602
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