On August 3 August 2012, owner and publisher of the Australian Jewish News, Robert Magid, printed an op-ed presenting a glaringly racist portrayal of refugees and asylum-seekers. The piece chastised the Australian Jewish communities for demonstrating empathy toward those seeking refuge in the country. In response, the Australian Jewish Democratic Society (AJDS) initiated an open letter to Magid.
Malcah spoke with Jordy Silverstein, an executive member of the AJDS to learn more about the debate taking place.
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http://www.ajds.org.au/open-letter-to-the-owner-publisher-of-the-australian-jewish-news-please-sign/
riserefugee.org
www.asrc.org.au
www.virwc.org.au
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