PORT PHILLIP: Sephardi Jews supported
Southern Metropolitan MLC Ryan Batchelor (pictured) says Sephardi Jews are being supported by the State Government.
“ I had the pleasure of visiting the Sephardi Synagogue in Balaclava. Sephardi Jews are those predominantly from the Middle East and Africa, originating from the Iberian Peninsula,” Mr Batchelor said.
“The Sephardi synagogue received $126,000 last year from the Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund, and the money was used to make important upgrades to the synagogue, including to their outdoor and kitchen facilities.
“It also enabled a museum space to be created to showcase, for the first time, some of the rich history of the Sephardi community here in Melbourne.
“This is the only Sephardic synagogue in Melbourne, and it was a pleasure to visit, talk to the president and see the joy that the small contribution from the Allan Labor government has brought in recognising and preserving the culture and the heritage .”

