FAQs

From the airport: The quickest option is to catch a taxi or uber directly to Mandelbaum House. It takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. We're also near a train station and public buses. When you confirm your arrival details with us, we can suggest the best option for you. From the city centre: We're a 7-minute walk from Redfern Station, which is one train station away from Central Station. We're two stations from Town Hall, which is in the heart of the city and close to Darling Harbour; and four stations from Circular Quay, which is the gateway to Sydney Harbour, including attractions such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and historic Rocks area. Several bus services run close to Mandelbaum House from the city. These include the 422, 423, 426 and 428 bus services, which run approximately every 5 to 10 minutes along City Road. Buses go to Broadway Shopping Centre, Central Station, the CBD and Circular Quay (Harbour Bridge and Opera House). Information about Sydney public transport

We welcome men and women of all nationalities and religions. Current and past residentsinclude people who are Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Hindu, Baha'i and of no denomination.

Kosher means keeping to the Jewish dietary laws. It's a Hebrew word meaning 'fit' (in this context, fit to eat). Observant Jews eat only kosher foods. Kosher meat must come from a permitted animal or bird (pork and shellfish are not kosher) carefully slaughtered by a pious person. Meat and dairy foods are not cooked, served or eaten together. Kosher homes have separate meat and dairy utensils.

In Australia, Jewish student services are organised differently to those in America and other countries. We offer support to students who are acclimatising to life in Sydney through social, educational and Jewish events.

The college operates 365 days per year for residents, who are welcome to stay through summer breaks. These stays aren't included in semester fees but we do offer discounted student and long-stay rates during breaks. We also accept non-residents to stay during semester breaks, subject to room availability.

As a Jewish college we adhere to Kosher dietary laws and celebrate Jewish festivals throughout the year. We're a short walk to Newtown Synagogue.

Visitors are welcome and can join us for meals for a small charge. Guest accommodation can be arranged in advance via the office. Guests are not permitted in the college between 11pm and 6am each day unless they have made arrangements with the office to stay over. For a small fee they can stay overnight and eat meals, but this must be pre-arranged with the office.

We provide all bed linen and towels and have a weekly laundry service as well as coin-operated washing machines and dryers on site.

There is a vegetarian alternative at every meal and we accommodate other dietary needs. Please contact the office if you have specific queries.