The paradise that became hell
Until the murder of 15 Jews by terrorists near Bondi Beach I believed that Australia was a paradise for peace loving people, now, after reading a statement by Rabbi Gutnik, describing how the police were armed and could have taken our the terrorists but did not open fire, I conclude that Australia is a paradise for terrorists, murderers and criminals of every kind, not for decent people.
The terrorist attack at Bondi makes nonsense of 200 years of glorious Jewish history in Sydney,clearly Australia doesn't want Jews living there anymore
Jews first settled in Sydney in 1788, arriving with the First Fleet as convicts. This marked the beginning of Jewish presence in Australia, coinciding with the start of European colonization.
🕰️ Early Jewish Settlement in Sydney
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1788 – Arrival with the First Fleet: Around eight to sixteen Jewish convicts were among the 827 transported from England to Botany Bay. These individuals were sentenced for minor crimes and formed the earliest Jewish presence in Sydney Jewish Australia The Dictionary of Sydney nswjbd.org.au.
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1816 – First Free Jewish Settler: The first free Jewish settler arrived in Sydney in 1816, marking a shift from convict origins to voluntary migration Jewish Australia.
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1817 – Communal Burial Practices Begin: Jewish residents began organizing burials according to religious customs, a key step in forming communal identity The Dictionary of Sydney epress.lib.uts.edu.au.
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1832 – First Jewish Cemetery Section: A portion of the Devonshire Street Cemetery (now the site of Central Station) was consecrated for Jewish burials, formalizing the community’s presence The Dictionary of Sydney epress.lib.uts.edu.au.
🧭 Growth and Community Formation
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Late 1820s–1830s: More free Jewish settlers arrived, mostly from Britain. They began establishing communal institutions, including synagogues and welfare organizations.
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Mid-19th Century: The Jewish population grew steadily, contributing to Sydney’s civic and commercial life. Many became successful merchants and professionals.
⚖️ Social Integration and Legacy
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Jews in Sydney were generally well-integrated into colonial society, enjoying religious freedom and civic participation. This early acceptance laid the foundation for one of the most vibrant Jewish communities in the Southern Hemisphere nswjbd.org.au.
