Sydney's Jewish House has announced its strategy to tackle homelessness head-on with the roll-out of several innovative programs, platforms and partnerships, including the development of a new online & text resource tool for 'Couch Surfers' at risk of becoming homeless, and a bold move into the Cryptocurrency philanthropy space.
With physical distancing still a priority to ensure safe-guarding people against the COVID pandemic, the team at Sydney's Jewish House have come up with a creative way to bring the mitzvah and joy of the Shofar to every person in our community this New Year, through the launch of Project Shofar.
Sydney's Jewish House has launched the Avodah (working again) Jobs Project – an initiative aimed at helping secure employment for people in our local community who have recently lost their job as a result of COVID-19, and other personal crises.
Sydney's Jewish House has launched a series of pre-loved designer fashion silent auctions, bringing retail therapy to the local community during COVID-19.
Sydney's Jewish House has launched a support service connecting people with addictive behaviours (of alcohol, drugs and gambling) to its team which can give them the tools to assist in addiction support and preventing relapse.
Sydney's Jewish House has today announced the expansion of their crisis accommodation properties with the opening of eight self-contained, affordable units available for long-term rent to people in need, and an additional eight short-term rapid rehousing rooms for people in immediate crisis.
CEO of Eastern Suburbs crisis centre Jewish House Rabbi Mendel Kastel has been acknowledged for his 30 years of pastoral support to patients at Sydney's St Vincent’s Hospital.
