Object numberM2012/037:001
DescriptionThis tallit belonged to Paul Alfred Cullen. Cullen was born Paul Alfred Cohen at Newcastle, NSW on 13 February 1909. His father was Sir Samuel Cohen and his grandfather was George Judah Cohen. Both men were astute businessmen and communal leaders, serving as presidents of the Great Synagogue, Sydney.
Cullen distinguished himself in military service, being awarded a DSO (Distinguished Service Order) in 1943 for service in New Guinea and a bar was added to this later. After the war Cullen continued his involvement in the Citizen Military Forces attaining the rank of Major General and was awarded an Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his work.
Cullen was active in many charitable endeavours. During his 17 years as President of the Royal Society for the Blind (now Vision Australia), Cullen developed the organisation’s programs considerably, especially its outreach and children’s services.
His passionate concern for refugees saw him serve on the board of the German Jewish Relief Fund (later JewishCare), and take a leading role in organizing World Refugee Year in 1960. He was appointed Founding Chairman of the humanitarian aid organization Austcare in 1990. He was awarded a Nansen Medal in 1981 by the United Nations High Commissioner for his work with refugees.
Cullen distinguished himself in military service, being awarded a DSO (Distinguished Service Order) in 1943 for service in New Guinea and a bar was added to this later. After the war Cullen continued his involvement in the Citizen Military Forces attaining the rank of Major General and was awarded an Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his work.
Cullen was active in many charitable endeavours. During his 17 years as President of the Royal Society for the Blind (now Vision Australia), Cullen developed the organisation’s programs considerably, especially its outreach and children’s services.
His passionate concern for refugees saw him serve on the board of the German Jewish Relief Fund (later JewishCare), and take a leading role in organizing World Refugee Year in 1960. He was appointed Founding Chairman of the humanitarian aid organization Austcare in 1990. He was awarded a Nansen Medal in 1981 by the United Nations High Commissioner for his work with refugees.
Production placeSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Subjectritual prayer, Judaica, Judaism, Australian Jewish history
Object nameTallit
Dimensions
- width: 700.00 mm
height: 1000.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Ms Dinah Harvey