Australian Friends of Yad Vashem
The Australian Friends of Yad Vashem (AFYV) was established in March 2005 to coincide with the opening of the new Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem.
Since then, thousands of Australians have visited the new museum, including several prominent families who have become major benefactors.
Well known communal figure Johnny Baker has assumed the role of inaugural Honorary President of AFYV. Baker has previously been President of the State Zionist Council of Victoria and of Mount Scopus Memorial College (1994-2004). AFYV has appointed Deon Kamien, a former Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) Victorian President as Executive Officer and is looking to set up chapters around Australia.
Members of the community are invited to contact AFYV regarding forthcoming visits, educational programs or the Central Database of Shoah Victims’ Names.
The English Desk, Jerusalem
The English Desk at Yad Vashem's International Relations Division in Jerusalem is responsible for Yad Vashem contacts in all English speaking countries throughout the world, excluding the US. The primary responsibilities of the English Desk is in promoting the development of Yad Vashem and its activities in Jerusalem, and liaising with its friend societies around the world in order to promote Yad Vashem. Currently Yad Vashem has societies in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
To contact the English Desk in Jerusalem:
David Metzler, Director
david.metzler@yadvashem.org.il
Masha Wolman, Assistant
masha.wolman@yadvashem.org.il
The English Desk, International Relations Division
P.O.B. 3477, Jerusalem 91034, Israel
Tel: +972 2 644 3293
Fax: +972 2 644 3429
