Email to Racewatch, 30th August 1998

Dear sir,

By RaceWatch's own definition I would like to report B'nai B'rith Anti Defamation Commission to you as a racist organisation. They push for discriminatory "Jewish" based migration to Israel.

Also Mr Mark Leibler whose Australia/Israel Review who produced this "racist" article.

Racewatch believe that "assimilation" is "racist".... fall on your own sword.

I await your reply and trust that you will treat my complaint with the integrity that it deserves.

GWB

Scott Balson Here is my evidence:

Essay on Israels immigration policy from the AUSTRALIA / ISRAEL REVUE, part of which is as follows.

IMMIGRATION- taking the opportunity; Israel does it we should to. Michael Shannon April 1997.

Another perspective on Australia's immigration program is revealed through a comparison with Israel. Like Australia, Israel's development as a modern state is inextricably linked to immigration.

Its importance is reflected in the Law of Return and the organisations (particularly the Jewish Agency) which promote the ingathering of Jews from all over the world to settle in Israel, assist in their absorption and ensure that the program benefits both the immigrants and national development objectives.

Due to the exceptionally high numbers of arrivals from the former Soviet Union since 1989, most immigrants are given a lump sum - an absorption package - upon arrival in Israel and, with assistance from government agencies, find these funds sufficient to initially establish themselves. Within a few years, due to their high percentage of scientific, technical and other professionals, many have become very successful. The more traditional point of entry is now largely confined to arrivals from Ethiopia, a typical example of which is Beit Canada Absorption Centre in Jerusalem. With a capacity of 250, it provides accommodation for singles and families for up to one year while they find permanent housing and employment. School classes are held every morning, five days a week, with an emphasis on learning Hebrew and about Israeli institutions.

Social and cultural activities are organised for the afternoons and evenings, including occasional excursions to other parts of Israel. A "Job Club" offers employment assistance, including help in preparing resumes and interview techniques. The centre also helps immigrants find housing, choose schools for their children, offers advice in the use of health and social services, as well as mortgages and financial matters. Even non-resident immigrants are free to use the centre's resources.

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