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.
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.
JNFNSW, in collaboration of the Jewish House and The Australian Jewish News, raised awareness for victims of child sexual abuse and support for the Association of Rape Crisis Centres in Israel.
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.
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.
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.
Cats mixed with guests as Rabbi Mendel Kastel blessed the feline residents of Sydney's Newtown Cat Protection Society as the part of the activities of World Animal Day.
