Mendel Kastel
Rabbi Mendel Kastel is the chief executive of Jewish House, an organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to those in need within the Jewish community. Recently, he has been in the news due to the tragic events in Sydney's eastern suburbs, where he lost multiple family members in a violent attack, prompting him to advocate for love and unity in the face of hate.
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Recent news mentions
Rabbi Mendel Kastel was Eli Schlanger's brother-in-law and shared a close family bond.
Families of deceased share how they lived
Australia· 2026-02-13
Rabbi Mendel Kastel speaks about the impact of the attack on Eli Schlanger's family.
Australian Jews react to attack with grief and anger
United Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Rabbi Mendel Kastel acknowledged the anger in his community following the horrific night.
Ayah dan Anak Pelaku Penembakan Pantai Bondi
Indonesia· 2025-12-15
Rabbi Mendel Kastel said his brother-in-law was among the dead.
Father and son gunmen kill 15 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach
Kenya· 2025-12-15
The chief executive of Jewish House, Rabbi Mendel Kastel, said he lost multiple members of his extended family.
Inside how Sydney’s eastern suburbs are grappling with a new realityAustralia· 2025-12-15
