Sad passing of Phyllis Rose

The Board of Maccabi Australia, our affiliated States and members join the Australian Jewish community in expressing deepest sympathy to Suellen, Glynis and family on the passing of Phyllis Rose on Thursday 26 November.

Phyllis was the wife of the late Lou Rose M.B.E, Maccabi Australia icon. Lou was a Life Member and past-President of Maccabi Australia and the first person to be inducted into the NSW Maccabi Hall of Fame. Lou was also made a Member of the Maccabi Yakir for outstanding services to the Maccabi Movement globally. In 1977 he was awarded Imperial Honours by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the Jewish Community of NSW and Australia.

If Lou was known as “Mr Maccabi”, then Phyllis was “Mrs Maccabi” and her support, dedication and passion were legendary.

Phyllis will be sadly missed by the Maccabi family not just in Sydney or Australia but around the world.

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