<p>The first Jews to arrive in Australia, came as convicts. They were colourful characters who made their mark - for better and worse.</p>
<p>This episode tells the stories of Teddy the Jewboy, Esther Abrahams and Israel Chapman.</p>

The first Jews to arrive in Australia, came as convicts. They were colourful characters who made their mark - for better and worse. This episode tells the stories of Teddy the Jewboy, Esther Abrahams and Israel Chapman.

Convicts – colourful Jewish characters (Ep 1)

This podcast series, a partnership with the Australian Jewish News, features stories from the Archives of the AJHS. We bring to life, the research of early Jewish convicts and settlers who have made an impact on our history.

The records of the Society date back to 1788, and include databases, Journals, books, stories and photographs. We welcome your contributions to the archives.

If you are a descendent of an early settler or convict with a story to tell, or you have memorabilia and photographs of interest, please make contact ajhs.com.au or email archivist@ajhs.com.au

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This podcast series, a partnership with the Australian Jewish News, features stories from the Archives of the AJHS. We bring to life, the research of early Jewish convicts and settlers who have made an impact on our history. The records of the Society date back to 1788, and include databases, Journals, books, stories and photographs. We welcome your contributions to the archives. If you are a descendent of an early settler or convict with a story to tell, or you have memorabilia and photographs of interest, please make contact ajhs.com.au or email archivist@ajhs.com.au

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Convicts – colourful Jewish characters (Ep 1)

Convicts – colourful Jewish characters (Ep 1)