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ОписаниеBlack and white photograph of the NSW Minister of Housing Mr Abe Landa (left) congratulating Scoutmaster Basil Don (right) following a march-past of Scouts and Guides prior to the opening of the First Jewish Scout Hall in New South Wales at Bondi in 1964. A group of more than 200 people came to witness the opening of the £6000 Scout Hall in Wairoa Avenue, Bondi on Sunday 31 May 1964. During the opening ceremony the hall was dedicated by the Scout Chaplain, Rev. J. Kleerekoper, who also affixed a Mezuzah to the entrance. A memorial light was kindled by NAJEX President Mr H. Wittenberg in memory of members of the movement who lost their lives in two world wars.
Before the Zionist youth groups and the rise of the Jewish day schools, the Judean Scouts and Girl Guides played an important role in connecting boys and girls from non-observant homes to Judaism. They could socialize, learn new skills and develop pride in their Jewish heritage. It also provided an opportunity to learn about Judaism, to celebrate the festivals and help prepare boys for their bar mitzvah. As part of the broader Australian Scouting movement, the Sydney Judean Scouts contributed to the development of the Australian community and culture of acceptance, tolerance and friendship and inclusivity for all. This in turn established a sense of Australian identity, which became apparent during the Second World War, when whole scout troops would enlist together.
Part of a large collection of memorabilia donated to the Sydney Jewish Museum by the 3rd Rose Bay Judean Scouts in 2008.
Before the Zionist youth groups and the rise of the Jewish day schools, the Judean Scouts and Girl Guides played an important role in connecting boys and girls from non-observant homes to Judaism. They could socialize, learn new skills and develop pride in their Jewish heritage. It also provided an opportunity to learn about Judaism, to celebrate the festivals and help prepare boys for their bar mitzvah. As part of the broader Australian Scouting movement, the Sydney Judean Scouts contributed to the development of the Australian community and culture of acceptance, tolerance and friendship and inclusivity for all. This in turn established a sense of Australian identity, which became apparent during the Second World War, when whole scout troops would enlist together.
Part of a large collection of memorabilia donated to the Sydney Jewish Museum by the 3rd Rose Bay Judean Scouts in 2008.
Место изготовленияBondi, New South Wales, Australia
Дата 1964-05-31 1964
Темаyouth groups, Scouting NSW, Judean Scouts, social interaction, friendship, uniforms, openings (events), halls, march pasts
Наименованиеphotographs
Размерность
- length: 170.00 mm
width: 127.00 mm
Язык
- English
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by the 3rd Rose Bay Judean Scouts
Documentation
Bondi Jewry between the wars300023471
Bondi Jewry between the wars300023471