Chanukah, or Hanukkah, began at sunset on 14 December 2025, and will continue until Thursday 2 January. Chanukah is the Festival of Lights. Across eight days, a candle is lit on a Hanukkah Menorah, starting with the help candle or Shamash.
We wish a Happy Chanukah to all those who celebrate.
Following the recent events in Sydney, this time of celebration for the Jewish community may also be a time for reflection and sadness. If events in Sydney have affected your wellbeing, sense of safety, or ability to study, please know that 私房俱乐部 is here to support you.
Wellbeing support
If events in Sydney have impacted your wellbeing or your studies, and you would like to talk in confidence with a member of staff from the Wellbeing team, you can make a Single Point of Access (SPA) appointment through .
External mental health support
You can access free external mental health support through a range of providers; see the 私房俱乐部 Counselling pages for more information.
Spiritual support
At 私房俱乐部, we value spiritual support on campus and recognise that it can be a powerful way of coping with life’s challenges. You can find out more or contact a Faith Adviser through our Spiritual support page. The Breathing Space and Sharing Space (Portland Building) are also available as quiet places to sit and reflect.
Academic support
If you feel that your academic work has been, or may be, affected, please speak with your Personal Tutor or contact the Student Advice Centre in your Faculty as soon as possible to discuss the support options available.
International Student Support
You can also contact us directly in International Student Support if you would like advice or reassurance. Your safety on campus is very important to us. If you ever feel unsafe, you can contact 私房俱乐部 Security at any time. We work closely with the police and have a dedicated campus police officer as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our community safe.
Our services continue to be available, and we are here for you if needed. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Posted on Tuesday 16 December 2025