Chabad of Tasmania
The Jewish Heart of the Apple Isle
Location: Launceston, Tasmania
Organizer: Chabad of Tasmania
About
Chabad of Tasmania provides a warm and welcoming Jewish home for locals and visitors across the state. Based in Launceston, we serve the Jewish community in Hobart, Devonport, and beyond. We offer Shabbat services, hospital visitations, and comprehensive support for travelers exploring Tasmania’s wilderness and heritage. Whether you are looking for a minyan, a place to celebrate the holidays, or simply a Jewish connection at the "Edge of the World," Rabbi Yossi and Rochel Gordon are here to welcome you.About the provider
Chabad of Tasmania is the central hub for Jewish life, heritage, and hospitality across the island of Tasmania. Led by Rabbi Yochanan and Rochel Gordon, we serve a diverse and growing community of local residents, students, and international tourists.Our mission is to ensure that every Jew in Tasmania—whether in the cities of Launceston and Hobart or exploring the remote wilderness of the Apple Isle—has a warm place to call home. We provide a range of services designed to support both spiritual and physical needs, including inspiring Shabbat and Holiday services, educational programs, and comprehensive hospitality for travelers.
We are particularly well-known for our support of Jewish visitors, offering a listening ear, logistical guidance, and a warm Jewish experience in one of the most beautiful and remote corners of the world. From the historic synagogues to the heights of the Tasmanian mountains, our doors are always open with a warm smile and a helping hand.
Kashrut & dining
Kashrut authority: fixed · fixed
Location
Address: 18 Elouera St, Trevallyn TAS 7250, Australia
Getting there
We are located in the scenic suburb of Trevallyn, just a 5-minute drive from the Launceston CBD and the famous Cataract Gorge. If you are traveling from Hobart, it is a roughly 2.5-hour drive north. Please contact us in advance if you are visiting for Shabbat services so we can provide the most up-to-date schedule and security information.</p>Tags
Contact
- Organizer: Chabad of Tasmania (Rabbi Yossi Gordon)
- Location: Launceston
- Phone: +61 411 170 320
- Phone: +61 3 6344 9129
- WhatsApp: +61363449129
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.chabadtas.com