Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia, or "RARA" for short, was founded in 2000, with routes dating back to 1977. Throughout rural and regional Australia, there are more than 10,000 Jewish people living in areas that do not have an established Jewish community. RARA is here to serve the needs of these people in every way, providing pastoral care, emergency support, and community gatherings.
In its 25 years of operations, the organisation and its volunteers has travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometers all over the continent, to be able to bring connection to people that are isolated and without company. From Darwin to Alice Springs, to Broome and to Geraldton, and from Rockhampton to Merimbula, no place is too far or too remote for RARA to travel to.
RARA has connected with over 5,000 people in the past 25 years, and has facilitated the establishment of permanent Jewish communities in many regional areas. From birth until death, and beyond, Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia is here to provide for those that live further away, and do not have access to the same amenities and resources that those living in major cities are so privileged to have.
If you, or someone you know, is living in a regional, rural, or remote area, please get in touch. We'd love to make contact and see where our services can assist.
