Flood Relief Update - 13 Jan, 12:51 am

Chabad Brisbane staff met this evening to discuss what areas of relief can be serviced to the community to compliment the tireless efforts of the Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies and Ari Heber of Queensland Jewish Community Services. 

All day Wednesday Chabad staff and volunteers called tens of Brisbane residents to offer spiritual, pastoral and moral support and assistance to those in the flood affected areas. Many residents were deeply touched by the sensitivity and care being offered.

In addition, Chabad Brisbane staff assisted the QJBD efforts in finding volunteers to assist residents to move personal belongings and furniture to higher ground.

Two families were evacuated from Brisbane CBD with the assistance of Rabbi Levi Jaffe and volunteers. Accommodation has been arranged for these evacuated families.

Torah scrolls and prayer books have been rescued from The Brisbane Synagogue and have been relocated to Chabad Brisbane, where prayer services will be held until further notice, including Shabbat services. During services, prayers will be offered for those in the flood affected areas.

In the coming days, we will be visiting evacuation centres, offering support and assistance to those in need both members of the Jewish community and the wider community. In addition we will be visiting families who have been evacuated, bringing them Kosher meals and offering a support and assistance.