Sydney’s North Shore Jewish community explores wrapping aged care into school redevelopment

Three Jewish community organisations – Masada College, Kehillat Masada and Montefiore – are exploring ways to redevelop the Masada College site in St Ives that may include an aged care facility in the mix. Together with the JCA, the communal hub of the NSW and ACT Jewish communities, the three hope to revive the communal asset, combining Jewish education, a synagogue, communal infrastructure, and aged care. The school sees the redevelopment as an opportunity to upgrade the facilities, attract high calibre teachers, and increase financial support for Jewish families who wish to attend Masada College.

Montefiore Community Aged Care President David Freeman (pictured) told J-Wire, “We are delighted to be working with the Masada College Board and our respective architects on a master plan for the site, which we envision will deliver a state-of-the-art school, communal facilities and world-class aged care accommodation, including seniors living apartments and a residential aged care facility.”

JCA President Ian Sandler said, “Our Community is at its best when we work together to deliver innovative solutions. “While there is much due diligence and discussions ahead, we are confident any decisions made will be for the benefit of Masada College, Kehillat Masada, Montefiore, the North Shore and broader Sydney Jewish Community.”