Sharing meals, moments, and memories
It is dedicated to serving the community, providing a warm and welcoming space for individuals and families to gather and connect.
Every Shabbat, Rabbi Ari Rubin, his family and the local community revel in the nachas of the massive dining room full of lively Jewish souls feasting on the spiritual and physical at Chabad of Far North Queensland.
“Yes, even in the Cairns heat we love our chicken soup,” Rabbi Rubin said.
But the kitchen was way too small to feed the growing crowds.
“Thank G-d with the help from individuals and some generous backers, we are proud to announce that we have a brand-new kitchen at the tail end of its construction,” he said.
Last week they held their first Shabbat meal using the new kitchen, feeding over 60 guests.
It is dedicated to serving the community, providing a warm and welcoming space for individuals and families to gather and connect.
The state-of-the-art kitchen enables an increase in their food production, allowing them to serve more people and provide a wider variety of delicious, kosher meals.
The new kitchen will play a central role on Shabbat and holiday celebrations, hosting larger gatherings and providing more extensive menus.
The kitchen will be used for various community events, such as cooking classes, wine and cheese tastings and cultural festivals.
“Our new kitchen is a testament to the growth and vitality of our community.
“We look forward to sharing meals, moments and memories with our friends and community,” he added.
Rabbi Rubin gave a big thank you to the Fried and Fraid families and the Spotlight Foundation for spearheading the initiative.
Over 30 years ago, three young rabbis spent their summer holidays travelling around Australia in a campervan equipped with nothing more than a couple of maps and a desire to meet the Jews of the outback.
The trip was an incredible success, and they met hundreds of people, some of whom they still keep in contact with.
Out of that trip long ago grew Chabad of RARA, a not-for-profit organisation that caters to the 7500 Jewish men, women and children living in remote, rural and regional areas.
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