Antisemitism work recognised
Project Noah has secured NSW funding to expand Rabbi Eli Schlanger's vision of combating antisemitism.
In August 2025, the late Rabbi Eli Schlanger, assistant Rabbi of Chabad of Bondi, launched an initiative called Project Noah in the hope of combating antisemitism.
The program has recently received $200,000 in funding from Multicultural NSW and has joined a two-year NSW government Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) Program. COMPACT was launched following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on December 14, 2025, as a state-wide network of community partners and allies standing united against hate.
Rabbi Schlanger, who was tragically killed in the Bondi attack, was first inspired by the vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who emphasised the responsibility to educate the world about the Seven Noahide Laws which are universal principles of morality and ethics that serve as a foundation for a just and peaceful society.
Following Rabbi Schlanger’s untimely death, his assistant Evie Summers, who also helped develop the program with him, quickly took over and now serves as manager of Project Noah.
“[Eli] did not want us to have a victim mentality. He wanted to show the beauty of Judaism. He wanted it to be fun … We’re all children of Noah and we all abide by universal values, and that is what connects us all. So, he wanted to show that we are more alike than we are dissimilar,” Summers told The AJN.
The program is primarily targeted towards non-Jewish groups, from schools to sports clubs to politicians, and can include varying hands-on activities that explore the universality of the Noahide Laws. Typically, the program includes a challah bake, an open Q and A with the rabbi and a final moment of reflection, amongst other activities.
“We always wanted everybody to leave Chabad of Bondi with the sweet, warm taste of challah in their mouth. It’s very symbolic and very significant … It creates a beautiful feeling when you leave,” Summers said.
When asked about joining the COMPACT Program, Summers said it was exciting as it is a very prestigious alliance.
“Now that we’re part of the alliance, it really put Project Noah on the map. I’ve actually pitched Project Noah as a solution in the Royal Commission as well because I truly believe that education is key in combating antisemitism.”
Project Noah now welcomes groups into Chabad of Bondi on a weekly basis. Members of the Royal Commission team are expected to complete the program in the coming weeks.