Carlton goes kosher for fans

THE Jewish community’s support of Carlton Football Club and Australian Rules Football was celebrated at the President’s Luncheon last weekend prior to the match against St Kilda.

More than 450 people were in attendance at the kosher-catered event, including Carlton legends Stephen Silvagni and John Nicholls. The crowd heard from Blues president Mark LoGiudice and David Mond, founder of Recoveries Corp., which sponsored the function.

LoGiudice spoke of the club’s history prior to World War II, a period in which thousands of Jews settled in the suburb.

“I am pleased to say that the Carlton Football Club became the sporting and cultural home in Melbourne for many Jews, and we celebrate that today,” he told the crowd.

Speaking of the connections the club held with the community, LoGiudice spoke of his predecessor, former president Richard Pratt as well as the Smorgon, Fried and Edelsten families.

Read the article by Daniel Shandler in the Australian Jewish News.