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Aleph Melbourne is a social, support and advocacy group for same-sex attracted, trans and gender diverse, and intersex people (and allies) who have a Jewish heritage, living in Melbourne, Australia. Aleph Melbourne was founded in 1995. See also our "About" page.

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