Weekly Articles (104) : Apr-June 2011


Indonesia’s Jews Indonesia’s Jews
Written by Rotem Kowner   
This series of articles provides insight into the little-known history of the Jewish community in Indonesia
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An obscure history An obscure history
Written by Rotem Kowner   
Jews have been in Indonesia for a very long time, probably since well before the European expansion into Southeast Asia
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Being Jewish in Indonesia Being Jewish in Indonesia
Written by Elias   
Life might be difficult at times, but Indonesia is home
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Images of Judaism Images of Judaism
Written by Ronit Ricci   
There is no shortage of images and interpretations of Jews and Judaism in Indonesia
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The curtain falls? The curtain falls?
Written by Giora Eliraz   
The expulsion of Dutch citizens at the end of 1957 appeared to signify the beginning of the end of the Jewish community in Indonesia, but now there are signs of renewal
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In memory of a community In memory of a community
Written by Ayala Klemperer-Markman   
The members of Tempo Dulu reminisce about Jewish life in Indonesia
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Remittance man and resistance fighter Remittance man and resistance fighter
Written by Kathryn Pentecost   
Jewish man, Bruno Berler, met his death at the hands of the Japanese
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Review: Modern family Review: Modern family
Written by Tineke Hellwig   
Leila S. Chudori’s latest novel raises poignant questions about family, home and belonging Tags: Reviews
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Review: Remembering everyday life Review: Remembering everyday life
Written by Andy Fuller   
A film opens a window into an extraordinary documentary film and sound archive of contemporary Indonesia Tags: Reviews
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Gender and politics Gender and politics
Written by Sarah Shair-Rosenfield   
Female candidates did better than expected in the 2009 general elections
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Veiled controversies Veiled controversies
Written by Joanne McMillan and Alimah   
Muslim women gather in a Cirebon bookshop to discuss topics including lesbianism and female circumcision
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Reggae revolution Reggae revolution
Written by Lisa Colquhoun   
Dreadlocked Indonesians adopt the Jamaican music form to speak of local socio-political issues
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Teaching for life Teaching for life
Written by Virginia Hooker   
After leaving Indonesia in the bitter fallout of the attempted coup of 1965, Lien Lee dedicated herself to teaching Australian students about her homeland
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