Mend app to combat homelessness
The Mend app was launched 12 months ago by Bondi’s Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel and Sydney entrepreneur Alexandra Tselios to help identify people living on the street and to link them with appropriate support networks. Read more
$90,000 grants for Jewish institutions in the seat of Vaucluse
November 29, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Member for Vaucluse, Gabrielle Upton has announced that the Vaucluse Electorate has secured $330,000 for a total of 16 projects through the NSW Government’s 2018 Community Building Partnership Program with $90,000 earmarked for Jewish projects. Read more
First Jewish organisation commits to the National Redress Scheme
July 4, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Australian Government has welcomed the announcement that Sydney-based charity Jewish House NSW will join the National Redress Scheme. Read more
NSW Premier to be guest of honour at Jewish House gala dinner
October 7, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
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Sydney’s Bondi crisis care and homelessness charity Jewish House will host the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian at their annual Gala Dinner in November. Read more
Rose Batty speaks at Jewish House gala dinner
December 2, 2015 by David Sokol
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Over 800 guests attended Sydney’s The Jewish House’s Gala Dinner at which 2015 Australian of the Year Rosy Batty spoke of her personal experiences of family violence. Read more
In the Doghouse
February 26, 2015 by Roz Tarszisz
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Jewish House in Sydney’s Bondi has built two kennels to house the pets of clients who use the care organisation’s crisis refuge facility. Read more
Chanukah tales
December 22, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
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Sydney’s Young Adult Chabad have distributed hundreds of latkes and doughnuts in Martin Place.
$40,000 for Sydney care organisation
December 14, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
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The NSW Government has awarded a $40,ooo grant to Sydney care and refuge facility Jewish House Read more
Jewish House Gala Dinner
December 3, 2014 by J-Wire Staff
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Over 500 guests packed Sydney’s Sheraton Wentworth Hotel for The Jewish House Gala Dinner, raising over $250,000 for the care and refuge facility. Read more
In praise of community…writes Gabrielle Upton
November 2, 2014 by Gabrielle Upton
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There is no darker nightmare for a parent than having your 11-year daughter disappear into the night. Read more
The Rabbi and I
October 28, 2014 by Roz Tarszisz
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Star of the King and I Teddy Tahu Rhodes will depart from his operatic repertoire to include My Yiddishe Mama when he performs at a Jewish House fundraiser in December. Read more
First Base at First Base
February 21, 2014 by Henry Benjamin
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Federal Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull cut through the red tape straddling the entrance to Sydney’s Jewish House’s latest venture…First Base, a 14-roomed Bondi building which will offer temporary housing for the homeless. Read more
Jewish House Gala Dinner
December 2, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
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Over 350 guests sang Ma’oz Tzur as Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel lit the Menorah at the care organisation’s gala dinner. Read more
Jewish Kennel
August 23, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
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Sydney care organisation Jewish House has expanded…it now incorporates Jewish Kennel. Read more
Rap for Jewish House in State Parliament
August 23, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
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NSW State member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton has told the NSW Parliament of the latest initiative of Bondi’s Jewish House. Read more
Malcolm hold Wentworth? Sure can!
August 21, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
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It’s that time of the year…a Federal election and the Jewish House Rosh Hashana food drive. Read more
Barking up the right tree
This week is Homeless Persons Week and veterinarian Dr Sam Kovac will be using it to launch Project HoPe, an exciting new initiative that aims to help the disadvantaged pets of the homeless. Read more
Aiding the kennel-less
July 11, 2013 by Henry Benjamin
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Sydney’s Jewish House is taking care to a new level…by offering aid to homeless dogs. Read more
Rabbi Woolstone honoured
July 7, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
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Sydney’s Jewish House has honoured Rabbi Pinchos Woolstone by officially acknowledging that he was the care organisation’s first rabbi. Read more
Into the Lions’ den
July 5, 2013 by J-Wire Staff
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Rabbi Mendel Kastel recently visited Bondi Lions club…and walked away with a $5ooo cheque. Read more
Krispy Kosher Menorah
November 24, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
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Every Chanukah, Rabbi Mendel Kastel dreams up a new menorah…and this year he will light a Menorah made from doughnuts. Read more
Prisoners aid Jewish domestic violence victims
August 11, 2010 by Henry Benjamin
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The NSW Corrective Services has donated much needed funds to Sydney’s Jewish House…to improve the facilities it provides for victims of domestic violence. Read more
Care Centres join forces
April 9, 2010 by J-Wire
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Less than fifteen minutes into the first day of a new agreement sharing emergency services with Queensland, Rabbi Mendel Kestel received his first call for help. Read more
Apr-27 Sydney: Jewish House Business Lunch
March 20, 2010 by J-Wire
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Inaugural business lunch at the Sofitel with Premier Kristina Keneally Read more
Hineni cooks up a thank you
February 4, 2009 by J-Wire
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Members of Sydney youth group Hineni spent a hot day at the ovens in the OBK bakery at the Sydney Yeshiva….cooking cookies for Prince of Wales Hospital. Read more