Support, guidance and connection
Welcome to the NSW Police Jewish Chaplaincy portal, a dedicated resource for members of the NSW Police Force.
Led by Jewish Police Chaplain Rabbi Mendel Kastel and the Jewish House team, this portal provides practical information and resources to help build understanding of Jewish traditions, practices and cultural considerations.
If you are seeking pastoral care, guidance or support, Rabbi Kastel and the Jewish House team are available to assist.
Speak to NSW Police Chaplain
Contact the NSW Police Chaplain – Rabbi Kastel
Phone: 02 9386 0770 Email: chaplaincy@jewishhouse.org.au
Resources and Guidance
JEWISH TRADITIONS & PRACTICES
Understand key aspects of Jewish life, traditions and religious practice.
- Shabbat & Jewish Festivals
- Kosher Food
- Prayer & Religious Items
- Jewish Customs & Traditions
CULTURAL AWARENESS FOR POLICE
Practical guidance for respectful and informed interactions with members of the Jewish community.
- Physical Contact & Modesty
- Religious Clothing & Practices
- Prayer & Cultural Considerations
- Australian Law & Jewish Law
DEATH, BEREAVEMENT & CORONIAL MATTERS
Important Jewish practices and considerations surrounding death and bereavement.
- Care of the Deceased
- Post-Mortem & Autopsy
- Coroner & Jewish Law
- Jewish Burial & Mourning
JEWISH COMMUNITY & POLICE
Resources supporting the relationship between NSW Police and the Jewish community.
- Police Remembrance Service
- Jewish Perspectives on Policing
- Jewish Police & Community Connection
SUPPORT & COMMUNITY
Find religious guidance, community connections and practical support.
- Contact the NSW Police Jewish Chaplain
- Find a Rabbi or Synagogue
- Jewish Community Organisations
- Financial & Practical Support