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Striving for an Australia that is one and free remains a collective endeavour.

January 14, 2026

Striving for an Australia that is one and free remains a collective endeavour.

My practice is shaped by an innate civic responsibility to confront injustice, grounded in Tikkun Olam (“repairing the world”). This principle is informed by an enduring sense of indebtedness to Country, stemming from the refuge it provided my grandparents after they survived the Holocaust and fled Europe in the wake of the Kielce pogrom.

Bondi’s pogrom unsettled the assumption of Sydney as an unequivocal safe haven, bringing into focus an unease many quietly carry. This cannot be absorbed into yesterday’s news or followed by a return to business as usual; it calls for reflection and courage.

For those looking for a place to begin, OneMitzvahforBondi is an invitation beyond a single moment – where intent, carried forward collectively, can sustain acts of care that deepen reciprocity and contribute to lasting change.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please be aware the Kaunitz Yeung Architecture website contains images of deceased persons.

The Kaunitz Yeung Architecture team acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the nation.
We recognise the original Custodians of Country, their ongoing connection to the land, sky, seas, cultures and communities - paying our respects to Elders, past and present.