About Chabad Byron Shire
Welcome to Chabad Byron Shire, your Jewish home in the Northern Rivers.
Located in Mullumbimby and serving the Bangalowon Shire region, Chabad Byron Shire provides Jewish life, education, community programs, and hospitality for local families, Israelis, travelers, students, and Jewish visitors.
Founded by Rabbi Tomer and Inbar Rachel Ben Harosh, our mission is simple: to create opportunities for every Jew to connect with their heritage, community, and traditions.
Whether you are looking for a Shabbat meal, a Jewish holiday celebration, a class, assistance with a Jewish life event, or simply a place to connect, our doors are open.
Our Community
Chabad Byron Shire serves the Jewish community throughout Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Bangalow, Ballina, and surrounding areas.
Our community includes local families, Hebrew-speaking Israelis, travelers, professionals, retirees, and Jewish visitors from around Australia and around the world.
What We Do
Throughout the year we offer:
• Weekly Shabbat dinners, services, and hospitality
• Jewish holiday celebrations and community events
• Hebrew School – experiential Hebrew and Jewish learning for children
• Camp Gan Israel holiday programs
• Holiday preparation activities for children
• JewQ Australia Torah competition
• Torah classes for men and women
• Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation
• Brit Milah ceremonies, wedding officiation, and Jewish life cycle events
• Mezuzah and Tefillin checking
• Yahrzeit guidance and memorial support
• Personal guidance and community assistance
• And more
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Whether you are a local resident, a visitor, or simply passing through, we invite you to join us for Shabbat, a holiday celebration, a class, or a community event.
We look forward to welcoming you to Chabad Byron Shire.