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Centre News, the Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre’s bi-annual publication reflects the Australian Jewish Communities’ perspective on Holocaust issues through its articles authored by both Australian and International identities in a variety of professions. 

Centre News also informs the public of current memorial, curatorial, educational and other significant events as they occur.

Below you will find the latest Centre News Magazine in downloadable PDF format, as well as a number of past issues.

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Volume 29 No. 3 - December 2007

Contents
The Importance of Education
The New Education Director
Memory Service at the Centre
Was it 70 years ago?
Israel's 60th Birthday
Guides' Graduation
Preparing for the future: Audio Guides
A lifetime of community work
Scholarship Winners
UN Holocaust Memorial Day
Dr. Natan Kellerman's Trauma Workshop
Emmanuel Santos' Wall of Photos
Courage to Care
New Museum in Novogrudok
The Jewish past and future of Shanghai
The Roller Family
A personal Response to the Nation's Apology
Humor bourn of sadness
One Woman's War, Life, Loves Remembered
Kindertransport play

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Volume 29 No. 3 - December 2007

Contents
Editorial
UN Holocaust Memorial Day 2008
From the President by Pauline Rockman
JHC Museum Upgrade Goes Ahead by Jayne Josem
Articles of Interest
‘Glimpses’ Documentary Film Event by Frankie Pinch
Thomas Keneally Talks About His Book “Searching For Schindler” by Stan Marks
Survivors’ Stories
Book Reviews
Inaugural Remembrance Ceremony at Caulfield Grammar by Bernard Korbman (Executive Director)
Archives’ Acquisitions
Personal Announcements
Inaugural Annual Shmuel & Betty Gala Oration Dinner
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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Volume 29 No. 2 - August/September 2007

Contents
Survivors Enrich Australian Life by Foreign Minister Alexander Downer
Don’t Be Afraid of the Future by Shmuel Rosenkranz (Immediate Past President)
Visitors to the Centre
Friends Scholarship and Grant
Surviving the Post-Holocaust in Israel by Dr. Natan Kellerman PhD
State Governor visits the Centre
Book Reviews
Launch of Holocaust Testimonies at Monash University
Steven Spielberg’s Special Video Message
Dr. Doug Greenberg at the Centre
Round the Centre’s Departments
The International Tracing Service and the Archive Controversy by Lionel Sharpe
Volunteers’ Annual Awards
Holocaust and Christian / Jewish Theology
Don’t Hide the Holocaust from Children & Tell The Children
Archives’ Acquisitions
Personal Announcements & Future Events
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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Volume 29 No. 1 - April 2007

Contents
Prime Minister John Howard’s Message
Many Religions, Victims and Others Commemorate Centre’s UN Holocaust Day
New Yorkers advise visitors to experience Melbourne’s Holocaust Centre
Book Reviews
What Testimonies Reveal
Overseas Students Study at Centre
Holocaust Centres and Their Message
Who Was Dietrich Bonhoffer? by Rabbi John Levi
Famous Aboriginal’s Great Grandson Visits The Centre
Child Survivor Awards
Importance of Holocaust Remembrance by Mariela Sztrum (Education Officer, Sydney Jewish Museum)
Argentinian Academic Visits Centre
Archives’ Acquisitions
Personal Announcements
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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Volume 28 No. 3 - December 2006

Contents
Shmuel Rosenkranz’s Inaugural JCCV Award
Message from Sir Elie Wiesel
Use of Humour in Therapy by Dr. Nathan Serry
Israeli Professor Gathers Local Testimonies
Problems in Post-Holocaust Theology by Rabbi Fred Morgan
Seminar with Indigenous Community
Why Yiddish? by Moshe Ajzenbud
The Magical World of Sarah Saaroni by Stan Marks
Memorable Auction Raises Over $120,000
Students’ Inspirational Words About the Centre
JCCV Award to Centre Volunteers
UJEB Bat Mitzvah Visits to the Centre
Israeli Ambassador Honours ‘Righteous Among The Nations’
Arthur Calwell and Jewish Refugees
My Year As A Guide by Kitia Altman
Archives’ Acquisitions
Personal Announcements
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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Volume 28 No. 2 - August 2006

Contents
German Chancellor’s Spokesman Answers Centre’s Questions
My Vision by Pauline Rockman
Exhibition Covers Refugee Experience
Resource Kit for Schools
Islamic Girls and Women’s Group
The Centre’s Mandate by Bernard Korbman (Acting Executive Director & Education Director)
Transmitting Holocaust Experiences by Dr. Paul Valent
Presentation to Beryl Chitiz (Office Manager) and Family
What Do You Remember? You Were A Child! By Eva Marks
Catholic Schools’ Holocaust Memorial Service
Songs in the Concentration Camps and Ghettos
Nazi Fall Guy Sent Thousands to Auschwitz – Review by Stan Marks
Book Reviews
Research Student’s Centre Reactions by Maria Munzert
Absolute Free Speech in Victoria by David Aghion
Archives’ Acquisitions
Personal Announcements
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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Volume 28 No. 1 - April 2006

Contents
Nazi Currency in Occupied Europe compiled by Michael Oliver & Izi Marmur
German Youth and the Holocaust
Letter from Bishop Christopher Prowse
Portraits of Volunteers’ Exhibition
400,000 Students Visit Centre since 1984
Renowned Israeli General Lights Candle at Centre
Nazi Hunter, Dr. Efraim Zuroff, at Centre
Local Shop Donates Award Money to Centre
Book Reviews
How I Feel The Holocaust Should Be Remembered by Helen Shardey, MP
Third Generation Workshops at the Centre by Natalie Krasnostein
Remembrance for Good and Bad by Dr. Natan Kellerman, PhD
Archive’s Acquisitions
Donations, Bequests & Sponsorships
Foundation Donors
Personal Announcements
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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Volume 27 No. 3 - December 2005

Contents
Nazi Culture and the German Psyche by Bernard Korbman (Education Director)
Deakin University’s Graduate Certificate of Holocaust Studies by Pam Maclean
Journalists in Centre Visits and Discussions
La Mama Play about Centre Guides and Eichmann
Historic World Holocaust Commemoration Day
Hitler, Man of the Year, 1938
Nazi Propaganda Postcards
Dutch Jews and the Holocaust
Dutch Railway Company Apologises
Students Stress Centre’s Importance
Milliions of Paper Clips Remember the Holocaust
German Museum Designer Visits The Centre
Archives’ Acquisitions
Personal Announcements
Yiddish by Moshe Ajzenbud

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