Replacement and Restoration of Torah Scrolls for the Congregation Adass Israel

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting Congregation Adass Israel via a one off ad hoc process to apply for the Replacement and Restoration of Torah Scrolls for the Congregation Adass Israel grant, from May 2025 to 2026. On 6 December 2024, an arson attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Victoria, resulting in damage to religiously significant Torah Scrolls. The outcome contributes to the achievement of Program 2.5 - Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program within Outcome 2 of the Department of Home Affairs Portfolio Budget Statement. The purpose and objectives of the Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Program are to: support small culturally diverse community organisations and groups in Australia that provide cultural activities, and community programs and events build upon Australia’s multicultural success with a particular focus on building social cohesion encourage new migrants to participate in events which promote Australian values and liberal democracy enable interaction between new migrants and local elected members of government, such as councillors, mayors, and Commonwealth, state and territory Members of Parliament in order to encourage greater participation in civic life in Australia. This grant will be administered by the Community Grants Hub on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs. The grant is to be undertaken in accordance with the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs).