Prominent academic and advocate for Indigenous Australians Marcia Langton says she has been subjected to abuse and labelled a “zio” by members of the pro-Palestinian movement.<\/p>\n
Dr Langton appeared before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion on Wednesday to discuss the role of education in tackling all forms of racism and hate, including antisemitism.<\/p>\n
She said she had been subjected to racism and abuse because of her support for Jewish Australians.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been labelled a zio by the pro-Palestine movement in Melbourne. I’ve had people pull out of panels that I was listed to speak at \u2026 my car’s windows were smashed,”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
she said.<\/p>\n
“Labelling me as a zio \u2026 I’m therefore made voiceless in the debate.<\/p>\n
“Because as much as I might be horrified and oppose what’s happening in Gaza \u2026 the foul treatment of Jewish Australians cannot be justified by saying that Israel is doing this in Gaza.”<\/p>\n
Childcare fostering social cohesion<\/p>\n
The commission also heard from a Jewish Australian woman working to foster social cohesion in her childcare centre, which has about 70 per cent non-Jewish families on its books.<\/p>\n
Known as AEA, the woman said the centre introduces children to Jewish culture by creating sensory experiences influenced by tradition.<\/p>\n
She said the aim of this was to celebrate difference, while also highlighting the values and experiences children of different cultures share with their friends.<\/p>\n
“There is no intention for a non-Jewish child to adopt that practice \u2026 but what it is is connecting on those shared values,” she said.<\/p>\n
For example, AEA said each Friday children participate in challah baking, with the loaves of bread taken home to be shared with family.<\/p>\n
“This is a very distinct tradition \u2026 but the values underneath that is something we all share. That idea of sharing food with family,” she said.<\/p>\n
AEA said work was underway to develop a pilot program based on the centre’s model.<\/p>\n
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