This book traces the Jewish community's history from its convict origins in 1788 through to today's vibrant Jewish culture in Australia, and highlights the social and cultural impact the Jews have had on Australia. The book also explores how Jews, as Australia's first ethnic group, have integrated into multicultural Australia.

The Jews in Australia explores what makes the Australian Jewish community different from other Jewish communities around the world. It traces the communitys history from its convict origins in 1788 through to today's vibrant Jewish culture in Australia, and highlights the social and cultural impact the Jews have had on Australia. As well as looking at the emergence of a specific faith tradition in Australia, the book also explores how Jews, as Australias first ethnic group, have integrated into multicultural Australia.