Numbers increasing The development coincides with rising interest in Jewish studies. Since the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation opened at Monash in 1992, students numbers, both Jewish and non-Jewish, have steadily increased. While acknowledging the advantages of new technology, Melbourne businessman and philanthropist Mr Israel Kipen sees books as an essential asset for higher learning. Mr Kipen was instrumental in establishing the library's Judaica Collection, which has been well-used by students of Jewish studies. The Encyclopaedia Judaica.
Jewish culture is now available via a range of sources.