Rabbi Mendel Kastel
Larisa Kleytman (left) embraces NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane.
August 14, 2026, 3:40 pm
Kellie Sloane meets Bondi Beach survivors
A survivors' morning at Central Synagogue brought Larisa Kleytman back together with the 'stranger' who led her away from Bondi Beach
By Gareth Narunsky
From left: Alistair McKeough, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton.
March 11, 2026, 10:03 am
$12 million for Jewish education
Jewish education is the key to continuity, resilience and rebuilding," says Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton.
By Gareth Narunsky
From left: Jewish House head of clinical services Rosana Coelho, CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel, and Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek. Photo: Supplied
February 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
$64,000 emergency relief boost for Jewish House
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek: 'This investment means they can continue to stand with Sydneysiders when it is needed most'
By AJN STAFF
From left: Joseph La Posta, Steve Kamper, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, Roger Clifford. Photo: Supplied
February 5, 2026, 12:50 pm
Jewish House launches resilience program amid rising antisemitism
Rabbi Mendel Kastel says 'Unbreakable' was developed in response to growing concern about the emotional toll of antisemitism
By AJN STAFF
From left: Rabbi Mendel Kastel, Allan Vidor, Annabelle Daniel, Minister Rose Jackson, Adrian Harrington, Ben Dircks. Photo: Cassandra Hannagan
October 30, 2025, 11:48 am
Jewish House to provide beds at major housing project
The Inner West Project transforms an under-utilised 8000 square metre Ashfield site into accommodation for over 100 adults and children experiencing homelessness per night
By AJN STAFF
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Photos: Nadine Saacks
June 6, 2025, 4:10 pm
Jewish House secures $500k NSW government grant
This upgrade will increase Jewish House's capacity by 60 per cent, growing from five to eight rooms at its Bondi location
By AJN STAFF
From left: Savannah Peake, Matt Thistlethwaite and Rabbi Mendel Kastel.
April 8, 2025, 1:50 pm
$2 million for Jewish House to double capacity
Member for Kingsford Smith Matt Thistlethwaite visited Jewish House in Bondi on Sunday alongside Wentworth Labor candidate Savannah Peake, to announce the funding
By Gareth Narunsky
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel. Photos: Nadine Saacks
February 21, 2025, 12:15 pm
NSW government commits $200,000 to Jewish House
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel said the fear and hurt caused by the recent rise in antisemitic incidents has led to a significant increase in requests for help
By AJN STAFF
Jewish House co-founder and president Roger Clifford. Photo: Nadine Saacks Photography
November 14, 2023, 12:09 pm
Proudly celebrating 40 years
“What Jewish House does is give people hope,”
By Shane Desiatnik
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel (left) with MindSkiller founder Dr Gary Galambos.
October 27, 2023, 6:46 am
Jewish House and MindSkiller join forces
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel has a 12-year association with Uspace, who provide inpatient, day patient and outpatient mental health care to young adults with mental disorders.
By AJN STAFF
Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel (left) and MyBond CEO Ray Dib. Photo: Nadine Saacks
October 5, 2023, 11:49 am
Jewish House MyBond Support launched at NSW Parliament
The new collaboration to address homelessness will enable eligible individuals to access financing for a four-week rental bond.
By Gareth Narunsky
From left: Nicole Katz, Sharon Aaron, Rabbi Mendel Kastel.
September 21, 2023, 12:18 pm
Fashion Forward unveils new studio
"What started as a small project to rescue and recycle our unwanted clothes has now given me a sense of purpose and a community project that I am so proud of."
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Mendel Kastel.
August 31, 2023, 10:01 am
Nominations for Jewish House and Cuddle Bundles
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Mendel Kastel from Jewish House and Michele Brandenburger from Cuddle Bundles on their nominations for this year's Westfield Bondi Junction Local Hero awards.
By AJN STAFF
CEO of Jewish House Rabbi Mendel Kastel has been taking in people struggling with homelessness and their pets.
August 3, 2023, 6:25 am
People and pets can stay together
Jewish House is one of the only services in NSW that takes in people struggling with homelessness, along with their pets.
By Carly Adno
NSW Premier Chris Minns made an important announcement at Jewish House.
July 12, 2023, 9:40 pm
Chris Minns joins Rabbi Kastel for announcement
NSW Premier Chris Minns chose Jewish House to announce major changes for those seeking emergency temporary accommodation.
By Carly Adno
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