Charity Supplement, Issue 954

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Jewish 9 June 2 16 CHARITY SUPPLEMENT Fundraisers of the future 13: The age for giving Heartfelt summer shopping & Healthcare  

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Jewish9 June 2

CHARITYSUPPLEMENT

Fundraisers

of the future13 The agefor giving

Heartfeltsummershopping

amp Healthcare

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CHARITY

Joey was inspired by his own familyrsquos givin

Charities have always

counted on donations and

legacies from older members of our community but it is the

fundraisers of the future on whom they will come to rely

Deborah Cicurel met some of them

The YoungOnes

WHEN JOEY BARNETT moved to Leeds foruniversity he had hardly any Jewish friends He

had grown up in Blackpool gone to a Catholicschool and experienced problems with hisreligion while there At Leeds it was a differentstory Surrounded by Jewish friends Joey wasinspired to continue the charitable acts hehad grown up witnessing in his family ndash andtogether with some pals set up the Jewish fra-ternity AEPI From 10 members in 2012 it nowhas more than 200 ndash and its main function is tofundraise for good causes

ldquoThe fraternity is still going and raising

money every single yearrdquo says Joey 24 ldquoIt was just a group of 10 of us and there are now

200 boys every year across 15 universities whomeet up every week to come up with charitablefundraising ideas be it a night out or a pokertournamentrdquo

But itrsquos not just the money the fraternityraises of which Barnett is proud ldquoIrsquom proudwersquore giving students the mentality that evenwhen they leave university charity is impor-tantrdquo he says ldquoThey already have it drilled intothem that itrsquos important to give back rdquo

Making friends meeting soulmates or simplydoing the right thing there are many reasonswhy Jewish twenty-somethings are signing upto fundraise for charities in their hundredsAnyone with Facebook will know that everyother week therersquos another JustGiving page tovisit another fundraiser toshare another event toattend in honour of a goodcause

Socialising can be a hugedraw for first-time fundrais-ers whether they want tomake new friends or arehoping to meet their besh-

ert at a charity fun runldquoThe social side of it is

definitely importantrdquo saysJonny Newman 29 ldquoA lotof active fundraisers tend tobe northern because they

move to London and donrsquot know anyonis a great place to meet friends Charity

fying factor ndash itrsquos a noble cause that brinple together When I moved to LondoLeeds] I had every intention of joining acharityrdquo

But while socialising is all-importanformative years after university as Npoints out there can be a disconnect bthe widespread fundraising events fotwenty-somethings who are just moLondon and the older more glitzy evenpeople in their late thirties and onward

Thatrsquos why he was part of the grostarted Magen David Adom Lifesaveattract people in their late twenties anthirties to the charity

ldquoMDA is something apolitical and are

Andrew Freedman began visiting care homes after being part of Young Jewish Care committee

Joey Barnett set up a fundraising fraternity

British Emunah Fund - Registered charity number 215398

Please support our vital work in Israelby donating at emunahorguk or calling020 8203 6066

Follow British Emunah

British Emunah

CARING FOR ISRAELrsquoSAT RISK CHILDREN

Emunah is the largest

provider of therapeutic

residential care for

children in Israel

We provide educational

support for at risk children

and those with special needs

at our homes and high schools

We support families with

parenting skills classes

counselling and

day-care centres

wwwemunahorguk

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itrsquos Israelrsquos national ambulance service whichrelies primarily on donationsrdquo Newman saysldquoThe importance of MDA cannot be over-stated which is why Lifesavers sought to targetthe important age group that can often beoverlooked in fundraising drives

ldquoPeople in their late twenties and thirtieshave more money than those just out of univer-sity are still interested in giving cha ritably andoften want to do more than simply attend glitzy

charity events which are often more aboutmingling and flirting than listening to thespeeches and digging deep into pockets ndash andwith Lifesavers theyrsquore connected to the charitylong after theyrsquove settled down with partnersand kidsrdquo

So what of those who have just left univer-sity Hannah Myerson 23 from Leeds wantedto take her charity work even further afterfinishing her degree so decided to work

full-time for World Jewish Relief as a trustfundraiser ldquoI wanted to do something thatwould motivate and fulfil me every dayrdquo shesays ldquoOf all positions in the organisation I likethis one the most because as a fundraiseryou gain a very detailed insight into what thecharity does and exactly where the money isgoingrdquo

As a full-time fundraiser Hannah knows pre-

cisely the importance of people both youngand old giving up their time to volunteer forworthy causes ldquoCommittees and volunteersare invaluablerdquo she says ldquoThey help open thedoors to networks that have the potential tofund hugely important workrdquo

Jewish Carersquos Daniel Carmel-Brown agreesthat volunteers are the backbone of the charityworld ndash and values the fact that busy profes-sionals still find the time to put in hard work toraise m oney

ldquoWe have some fantastic young peopleinvolved in volunteering and fundraising whoare setting a great example to the youngergeneration by sharing their time and expert-iserdquo he says

ldquoAlthough they have careers and busy livesthey see it as their responsibility to getinvolved and understand that they are the

future of our communityldquoAs the number of older people in our com-munity is set to continue to increase we knowthat demand for Jewish Care and our serviceswill only grow so we need the younger gener-ation now more than everrdquo

So what does becoming an active fundraiseractually involve The good news is that even if yoursquore strapped for time therersquos always a wayto be in the centre of the action whether itrsquosone hour a week visiting an old age home or a

three-month burst of preparing for a mAndrew Freedman 30 was inspired

visiting Jewish Care homes after being ion Young Jewish Care committees and to see where all the funds go

ldquoOnce a month I and a few otherdifferent Jewish Care homes and day che says ldquoWe go around and have a cthe residents help set up for tea pa

whatever particular activity is happenthat particular day Irsquom probably most pleading two seders and seeing the opleasure the residents had in taking them singing familiar melodies

ldquoSocially Irsquove become good friendsnumber of volunteers ndash all around my aadds ldquoI think other young people shoutime to volunteer to appreciate the nour community and contribute to thbeing of people each of whom had to narraterdquo

But although meeting friends and efundraising events is all part of the Barnett says there is the real thrill ofmoney ndash and he has personally raisethan pound30000 for various Jewish causeldquodoing the right thingrdquo

ldquoIn my opinion at my age itrsquos not ab

money you give but the time you gisays ldquoMost 20-year-olds donrsquot have pmoney but they do have time You coua committee meeting once a month come up with innovative charity ideahour or two a week

ldquoI want to make sure my generatiopassionate and helps those who are lenate I believe the famous quote samake a living by what we get but we life by what we giversquordquo

MDA Lifesavers sought to target the important age group that gets overlooked in fundraising drives

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CHARITY

AJewish womanrsquos hair may be her prideand frequently coiffed joy but DalyaWittenberg Lisa Weisgard Hayler Tiller

and seven other women are about to sacrificetheir manes for charity Or rather to charity astheir 12-inch plaited ponytails will be given toZichron Menachem in Israel which will trans-form the hair into wigs that will be worn bychildren with cancer

The idea to make this deeply personal donationblossomed when Dalya accompanied her brotherGaby Laifer ndash who is president of the organisationthe Hebrew Order of David Lodge 4 ndash to

Jerusalem to see the Zichron Menachem CentreThe Lodge has supported the charity for 10 yearsbut it was only by seeing first-hand the work thecharity does for the children that the siblings re-alised its importance And that was when Gaby sethis mind on organising an event

ldquoEvery two years Zichron brings children withcancer over from Israel to the UK and HOD getsinvolved in helping make their visit a once in alifetime triprdquo says Gaby

ldquoWe put on an amazing fun day for the 150 kids

which includes a half-day in an adventure park andthen a massive fete with a BBQ entertainmentmusic gifts for the children and lots lots morerdquo

Zichron Menachem was set up two decadesago by an Israeli family who lost their 15-year-oldson Menachem Ehrental to cancer

Today Zichron offers complete support to all Is-raeli citizens independent of faith or gender pro-viding respite educational therapeutic andrecreational therapies to children with cancer

ldquoOne of the ways Zichron derives fundingis through the donations made from hair cut-tingrdquosays Gaby 40 a director of a global market-

ing agency and father of three from EdgwareldquoThe idea of donating hair and help to raisemoney seemed like a good one onerdquo

But first he had to find some volunteers whowere willing to go for the chop and family wa s theobvious place to start

ldquoIrsquoll generally do anything my big brothers askme to dordquo admits Dalya 36 herself a mother of three ldquoSo when Gaby asked if Irsquod donate my hairI said yes without hesitationrdquo

Dalya also recruited friends to make the same

generous donation ldquoOnce they learnt moreabout what Zichron does and the positive impacthair donation has on young people undergoingcancer treatment they all felt it was a modest sac-rifice to makerdquo explains Dayla who has raisedpound285 to date from her upcoming sheering sched-uled for 10 July at The Foam Salon in Finchley

Of course the women have all been furiouslygrowing their hair for the past year and ignoringcalls from their confused hairdressers to be ableto supply the 12-inch plaits

ldquoOne wig is comprised of eight to 12 braidsrdquosays Gaby who was keen to enlist as many volun-

teers as possible and stresses that itrsquos not too lateto take part We use the hair to make wigs forchildren and adults in Israel and also here in theUK In the past year in the UK we have custommade four pieces In Israel we have suppliedmore than 1300rdquo

Lisa Weisgard 33 a primary school teacherand mother of three from Borehamwood hasfound the experience very rewarding

ldquoMy mum died of cancer 10 years ago this yearand this seemed a good time to do somethinglike this I know the charity does amazing work andI have raised pound185 so far and I hope to double itby Julyrdquo

Mum and picture editor Hayley Tiller is alsohopeful about boosting the pound545 she has raisedbefore D-Day ldquoCancer is all around us and every-one knows someone who has suffered or is havingtreatmentrdquo she acknowledges ldquoI am hoping thatby doing this project and seeing how muchhappiness it could bring a child who is sick it willencourage other people to get involved

ldquoLife is so busy and hectic but it has made mestop and think of those who are going throughsuch a difficult and emotional time so this is theleast I can dordquo

All these women have made it very clear that bydonating their hair they will be providing it ismore than just wigs As Dalya affirms ldquoIt is impos-sible not to be moved by the stories of childrensuffering from cancer and the impact of their hairloss caused by their treatment I committed toparticipate in this initiative in the hope my hairdonation ndash or just the knowledge that a group of women are making the commitment ndash wouldprovide even a shred of comfort or help to thosechildren and their familiesrdquo

Hayley Tiller

Dalya Wittenberg and Lisa Weisgard

Hair-oic gesturesFiona Leckerman meets three women on the cutting-edge of cha

WITH A MONTH TO GO BEFORE THE BCHOP THERE IS STILL T IME TO PARTIC

AND TO DONATE

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingDalya-Wittenberg2

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingLisa-Weisgard

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingHayley-Tiller1

wwwzichronorg

If you live your life thinking lsquoWhat Would Mary Berry dorsquo then chances are you

already planning your cupcake toppings for JEWISH CARErsquoS GREAT JEWISH BA

on 6 July Even if your culinary talents only stretch to cornflake crispies wit

children this annual event to raise vital funds for the charity is a reason to

them go wild with the hundreds and thousands in the kitchen

To take part in or to organise a Bake Day sale at your home workpla

school or synagogue register online for fundraising pack at

jewishcareorgevents446-the-great-jewish-bake-day-2016

You can also take part in the online Bake Day competition All you ne

do is send us a picture of your best baked creation on Facebook using t

Jewish Care amp BakeDay or on Twitter (ChavaCupcake amp BakeDay) o

email bakedayjcareorgwith your creation and it will uploaded to the

competition gallery The social media reaction will decide the top 10 creatio

which will go through to our judging panel who will score on creativity and

presentation to decide the winner The competition closes on 18 July 2016

GET BAKING

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Several weeks ago renowned social justiceadvocate Alan Luks gave a lecture on thehealing power of doing good When we

care for others he said we are also caring forourselves

Discussing the scientific studies which haveproven that those who help others live longer Luksreferred to the ldquohelperrsquos highrdquo the feel-good factorfrom volunteering and said ldquoVolunteers are keep-ing society healthyrdquo

Luks was speaking at the Jewish VolunteeringNetwork (JVN) an infrastructure charity that is thelink between prospective volunteers and around300 charities Its staff are therefore well placed toobserve the benefits volunteers gain from helpingothers

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteeringexplains ldquoI would say and many people wouldagree that therersquos more in it for the volunteer than

the beneficiary Volunteering has been proven tobe good for you and your health

ldquoIt gives people a structure in their weekit gives them a different network and the feelingthat they are doing good for someone elserdquo

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons Lia saysto make friends to experience different work situ-ations to try out or learn a new skill to be part of

a community because they feel they want to givesomething back or to gain experience in a differ-ent situation for example if people are looking tomake a career change Indeed Lia who hasworked for JVN for four years herself made acareer change through volunteering

ldquoAnd all of that is fine ndash it doesnrsquot have to be 100percent altruisticrdquo she acknowledges ldquoItrsquos a win-win situation Itrsquos good to get a benefit while doinggoodrdquo

People come to JVN because they know theywant to volunteer but they donrsquot necessarily knowwhere to start with regards to finding a charity or avolunteering opportunity

ldquoNot everybody knows the breadth of the char-ities in the Jewish community ndash there are more than2000 Jewish charitiesrdquo laughs Lia ldquoWhile peopleknow the big charities by name when they cometo us or look at our website they see hundreds of

volunteering opportunities and charities they havenever heard ofrdquo Volunteering opportunities range from research

to admin marketing to social media driving andeven for people who like to cook in all mannerof charities There are also internships ldquoThe varietyis enormousrdquo Lia admits

JVN also connects volunteers to non-Jewishcharities ndash about 20 percent of charities on its web-site are not Jewish including Advocacy In BarnetBeanstalk Three Faiths Forum the Helen BamberFoundation and the North London Hospice ndashand non-Jewish people volunteer with Jewishcharities

And contrary topopular perceptionit is not only thoseaged over 60 who vol-unteer ndash those of all ages areon JVNrsquos books A total of 6000people have registered an interestin volunteering ndash although more

women do than men (two-thirds arefemale)

ldquoIt is usually a person who wants to beengaged with societyrdquo says Lia ldquobut thevariety is huge Some people volunteer sporadi-cally or just in between jobs while others volunteerfor many years

Through JVN Mike Boda 61 volunteers forORT-JUMP as a mentor for school students withthe Association of Jewish Refugees providing com-puter assistance for Holocaust survivors and alsowith JVN itself managing its IT

ldquoI look forward to the sessions as I find theminteresting and rewardingrdquo he says While somecan be challenging he feels he makes a ldquousefulcontributionrdquo

ldquoI have learned new skills met lots of new andinteresting people and had a chance to use myexperience to help people in the communityrdquo he

addsNot everyone can spare time each week andthatrsquos ok says Lia ldquoWe have the ad hoc volunteerswho work during the week and donrsquot have muchtime but can volunteer at events at weekendsor evenings They get a lot out of it by beingpart of an event and thatrsquos a great resource for thecommunityrdquo

Divorceacutee Sharon Eskenazy 52 has been part of JVNrsquos ad hoc volunteering squad for around threeyears and came to it as a way of meeting newpeople and giving back to the community Shenormally helps out at one-off events such as theMaccabi Fun Run Limmud Harrow the Great

Challah Make and paGift ldquoI get excited to

same people volunteeringhappy I have been part of an ev

given of my timerdquo she explains ldquoI genuinhelping the charities If I didnrsquot work I wsomething on a regular basisrdquo

Increasingly people want to fit in volueven on their holidays Over Pesach for time JVN made people aware of volunopportunities in Israel ldquoPeople wanted to day of their holiday volunteering and it waappreciatedrdquo says Lia

And last summer JVN ndash which will cele10th birthday next year ndash had an increasingof requests from parents who wanted to vwith their children This summer the orga

will publish a list of such opportunitiesBut however much time you are able to benefits to the volunteers are clear

As Simone Brick 53 who runs Jewisday centre shop in Golders Green explainsgiving back to society and the interactionclients The atmosphere is so friendly and ing and it is nice to be a part of a team

ldquoI have met so many interesting peohave also made friends with other volunteeweek I really look forward to going and it ga real sense of purpose to the weekrdquo

wwwjvnorguk

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteering

Volunteering is not just good for the person

being helped it is also beneficial for the

volunteer discovers Alex Galbinski

The power of love

happilyever after

Over the last 50 years jliving have become

one of the largest housing associations

in the UK working primarily with the

Jewish community

Rochelle and Victor recently celebrated

their 74th wedding anniversary at home

jlivingorguk

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As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

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We offer free confidential anonymous

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Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

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Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

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CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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CHARITY

Joey was inspired by his own familyrsquos givin

Charities have always

counted on donations and

legacies from older members of our community but it is the

fundraisers of the future on whom they will come to rely

Deborah Cicurel met some of them

The YoungOnes

WHEN JOEY BARNETT moved to Leeds foruniversity he had hardly any Jewish friends He

had grown up in Blackpool gone to a Catholicschool and experienced problems with hisreligion while there At Leeds it was a differentstory Surrounded by Jewish friends Joey wasinspired to continue the charitable acts hehad grown up witnessing in his family ndash andtogether with some pals set up the Jewish fra-ternity AEPI From 10 members in 2012 it nowhas more than 200 ndash and its main function is tofundraise for good causes

ldquoThe fraternity is still going and raising

money every single yearrdquo says Joey 24 ldquoIt was just a group of 10 of us and there are now

200 boys every year across 15 universities whomeet up every week to come up with charitablefundraising ideas be it a night out or a pokertournamentrdquo

But itrsquos not just the money the fraternityraises of which Barnett is proud ldquoIrsquom proudwersquore giving students the mentality that evenwhen they leave university charity is impor-tantrdquo he says ldquoThey already have it drilled intothem that itrsquos important to give back rdquo

Making friends meeting soulmates or simplydoing the right thing there are many reasonswhy Jewish twenty-somethings are signing upto fundraise for charities in their hundredsAnyone with Facebook will know that everyother week therersquos another JustGiving page tovisit another fundraiser toshare another event toattend in honour of a goodcause

Socialising can be a hugedraw for first-time fundrais-ers whether they want tomake new friends or arehoping to meet their besh-

ert at a charity fun runldquoThe social side of it is

definitely importantrdquo saysJonny Newman 29 ldquoA lotof active fundraisers tend tobe northern because they

move to London and donrsquot know anyonis a great place to meet friends Charity

fying factor ndash itrsquos a noble cause that brinple together When I moved to LondoLeeds] I had every intention of joining acharityrdquo

But while socialising is all-importanformative years after university as Npoints out there can be a disconnect bthe widespread fundraising events fotwenty-somethings who are just moLondon and the older more glitzy evenpeople in their late thirties and onward

Thatrsquos why he was part of the grostarted Magen David Adom Lifesaveattract people in their late twenties anthirties to the charity

ldquoMDA is something apolitical and are

Andrew Freedman began visiting care homes after being part of Young Jewish Care committee

Joey Barnett set up a fundraising fraternity

British Emunah Fund - Registered charity number 215398

Please support our vital work in Israelby donating at emunahorguk or calling020 8203 6066

Follow British Emunah

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CARING FOR ISRAELrsquoSAT RISK CHILDREN

Emunah is the largest

provider of therapeutic

residential care for

children in Israel

We provide educational

support for at risk children

and those with special needs

at our homes and high schools

We support families with

parenting skills classes

counselling and

day-care centres

wwwemunahorguk

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itrsquos Israelrsquos national ambulance service whichrelies primarily on donationsrdquo Newman saysldquoThe importance of MDA cannot be over-stated which is why Lifesavers sought to targetthe important age group that can often beoverlooked in fundraising drives

ldquoPeople in their late twenties and thirtieshave more money than those just out of univer-sity are still interested in giving cha ritably andoften want to do more than simply attend glitzy

charity events which are often more aboutmingling and flirting than listening to thespeeches and digging deep into pockets ndash andwith Lifesavers theyrsquore connected to the charitylong after theyrsquove settled down with partnersand kidsrdquo

So what of those who have just left univer-sity Hannah Myerson 23 from Leeds wantedto take her charity work even further afterfinishing her degree so decided to work

full-time for World Jewish Relief as a trustfundraiser ldquoI wanted to do something thatwould motivate and fulfil me every dayrdquo shesays ldquoOf all positions in the organisation I likethis one the most because as a fundraiseryou gain a very detailed insight into what thecharity does and exactly where the money isgoingrdquo

As a full-time fundraiser Hannah knows pre-

cisely the importance of people both youngand old giving up their time to volunteer forworthy causes ldquoCommittees and volunteersare invaluablerdquo she says ldquoThey help open thedoors to networks that have the potential tofund hugely important workrdquo

Jewish Carersquos Daniel Carmel-Brown agreesthat volunteers are the backbone of the charityworld ndash and values the fact that busy profes-sionals still find the time to put in hard work toraise m oney

ldquoWe have some fantastic young peopleinvolved in volunteering and fundraising whoare setting a great example to the youngergeneration by sharing their time and expert-iserdquo he says

ldquoAlthough they have careers and busy livesthey see it as their responsibility to getinvolved and understand that they are the

future of our communityldquoAs the number of older people in our com-munity is set to continue to increase we knowthat demand for Jewish Care and our serviceswill only grow so we need the younger gener-ation now more than everrdquo

So what does becoming an active fundraiseractually involve The good news is that even if yoursquore strapped for time therersquos always a wayto be in the centre of the action whether itrsquosone hour a week visiting an old age home or a

three-month burst of preparing for a mAndrew Freedman 30 was inspired

visiting Jewish Care homes after being ion Young Jewish Care committees and to see where all the funds go

ldquoOnce a month I and a few otherdifferent Jewish Care homes and day che says ldquoWe go around and have a cthe residents help set up for tea pa

whatever particular activity is happenthat particular day Irsquom probably most pleading two seders and seeing the opleasure the residents had in taking them singing familiar melodies

ldquoSocially Irsquove become good friendsnumber of volunteers ndash all around my aadds ldquoI think other young people shoutime to volunteer to appreciate the nour community and contribute to thbeing of people each of whom had to narraterdquo

But although meeting friends and efundraising events is all part of the Barnett says there is the real thrill ofmoney ndash and he has personally raisethan pound30000 for various Jewish causeldquodoing the right thingrdquo

ldquoIn my opinion at my age itrsquos not ab

money you give but the time you gisays ldquoMost 20-year-olds donrsquot have pmoney but they do have time You coua committee meeting once a month come up with innovative charity ideahour or two a week

ldquoI want to make sure my generatiopassionate and helps those who are lenate I believe the famous quote samake a living by what we get but we life by what we giversquordquo

MDA Lifesavers sought to target the important age group that gets overlooked in fundraising drives

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Please contact the team anytime for advice or to book a free care assessment

020 7624 9944 | infosweettreecouk | wwwsweettreecouk | SweetTreeHCS

The specialist Learning Disabilities Service at SweetTree provides the highest

quality care and support at home and in the community for people with mild

moderate and severe learning disabilities

Supporting people to reach their full potential is a key aim of the service We

achieve this by helping clients to build their con1047297dence and independence to

develop new skills and overall by supporting them to lead an active and ful1047297lling

life Our person-centred support packages are designed around each individual

and their likes dislikes goals and ambitions focusing on what people can do

rather than potential obstacles

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CHARITY

AJewish womanrsquos hair may be her prideand frequently coiffed joy but DalyaWittenberg Lisa Weisgard Hayler Tiller

and seven other women are about to sacrificetheir manes for charity Or rather to charity astheir 12-inch plaited ponytails will be given toZichron Menachem in Israel which will trans-form the hair into wigs that will be worn bychildren with cancer

The idea to make this deeply personal donationblossomed when Dalya accompanied her brotherGaby Laifer ndash who is president of the organisationthe Hebrew Order of David Lodge 4 ndash to

Jerusalem to see the Zichron Menachem CentreThe Lodge has supported the charity for 10 yearsbut it was only by seeing first-hand the work thecharity does for the children that the siblings re-alised its importance And that was when Gaby sethis mind on organising an event

ldquoEvery two years Zichron brings children withcancer over from Israel to the UK and HOD getsinvolved in helping make their visit a once in alifetime triprdquo says Gaby

ldquoWe put on an amazing fun day for the 150 kids

which includes a half-day in an adventure park andthen a massive fete with a BBQ entertainmentmusic gifts for the children and lots lots morerdquo

Zichron Menachem was set up two decadesago by an Israeli family who lost their 15-year-oldson Menachem Ehrental to cancer

Today Zichron offers complete support to all Is-raeli citizens independent of faith or gender pro-viding respite educational therapeutic andrecreational therapies to children with cancer

ldquoOne of the ways Zichron derives fundingis through the donations made from hair cut-tingrdquosays Gaby 40 a director of a global market-

ing agency and father of three from EdgwareldquoThe idea of donating hair and help to raisemoney seemed like a good one onerdquo

But first he had to find some volunteers whowere willing to go for the chop and family wa s theobvious place to start

ldquoIrsquoll generally do anything my big brothers askme to dordquo admits Dalya 36 herself a mother of three ldquoSo when Gaby asked if Irsquod donate my hairI said yes without hesitationrdquo

Dalya also recruited friends to make the same

generous donation ldquoOnce they learnt moreabout what Zichron does and the positive impacthair donation has on young people undergoingcancer treatment they all felt it was a modest sac-rifice to makerdquo explains Dayla who has raisedpound285 to date from her upcoming sheering sched-uled for 10 July at The Foam Salon in Finchley

Of course the women have all been furiouslygrowing their hair for the past year and ignoringcalls from their confused hairdressers to be ableto supply the 12-inch plaits

ldquoOne wig is comprised of eight to 12 braidsrdquosays Gaby who was keen to enlist as many volun-

teers as possible and stresses that itrsquos not too lateto take part We use the hair to make wigs forchildren and adults in Israel and also here in theUK In the past year in the UK we have custommade four pieces In Israel we have suppliedmore than 1300rdquo

Lisa Weisgard 33 a primary school teacherand mother of three from Borehamwood hasfound the experience very rewarding

ldquoMy mum died of cancer 10 years ago this yearand this seemed a good time to do somethinglike this I know the charity does amazing work andI have raised pound185 so far and I hope to double itby Julyrdquo

Mum and picture editor Hayley Tiller is alsohopeful about boosting the pound545 she has raisedbefore D-Day ldquoCancer is all around us and every-one knows someone who has suffered or is havingtreatmentrdquo she acknowledges ldquoI am hoping thatby doing this project and seeing how muchhappiness it could bring a child who is sick it willencourage other people to get involved

ldquoLife is so busy and hectic but it has made mestop and think of those who are going throughsuch a difficult and emotional time so this is theleast I can dordquo

All these women have made it very clear that bydonating their hair they will be providing it ismore than just wigs As Dalya affirms ldquoIt is impos-sible not to be moved by the stories of childrensuffering from cancer and the impact of their hairloss caused by their treatment I committed toparticipate in this initiative in the hope my hairdonation ndash or just the knowledge that a group of women are making the commitment ndash wouldprovide even a shred of comfort or help to thosechildren and their familiesrdquo

Hayley Tiller

Dalya Wittenberg and Lisa Weisgard

Hair-oic gesturesFiona Leckerman meets three women on the cutting-edge of cha

WITH A MONTH TO GO BEFORE THE BCHOP THERE IS STILL T IME TO PARTIC

AND TO DONATE

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingDalya-Wittenberg2

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingLisa-Weisgard

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingHayley-Tiller1

wwwzichronorg

If you live your life thinking lsquoWhat Would Mary Berry dorsquo then chances are you

already planning your cupcake toppings for JEWISH CARErsquoS GREAT JEWISH BA

on 6 July Even if your culinary talents only stretch to cornflake crispies wit

children this annual event to raise vital funds for the charity is a reason to

them go wild with the hundreds and thousands in the kitchen

To take part in or to organise a Bake Day sale at your home workpla

school or synagogue register online for fundraising pack at

jewishcareorgevents446-the-great-jewish-bake-day-2016

You can also take part in the online Bake Day competition All you ne

do is send us a picture of your best baked creation on Facebook using t

Jewish Care amp BakeDay or on Twitter (ChavaCupcake amp BakeDay) o

email bakedayjcareorgwith your creation and it will uploaded to the

competition gallery The social media reaction will decide the top 10 creatio

which will go through to our judging panel who will score on creativity and

presentation to decide the winner The competition closes on 18 July 2016

GET BAKING

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Several weeks ago renowned social justiceadvocate Alan Luks gave a lecture on thehealing power of doing good When we

care for others he said we are also caring forourselves

Discussing the scientific studies which haveproven that those who help others live longer Luksreferred to the ldquohelperrsquos highrdquo the feel-good factorfrom volunteering and said ldquoVolunteers are keep-ing society healthyrdquo

Luks was speaking at the Jewish VolunteeringNetwork (JVN) an infrastructure charity that is thelink between prospective volunteers and around300 charities Its staff are therefore well placed toobserve the benefits volunteers gain from helpingothers

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteeringexplains ldquoI would say and many people wouldagree that therersquos more in it for the volunteer than

the beneficiary Volunteering has been proven tobe good for you and your health

ldquoIt gives people a structure in their weekit gives them a different network and the feelingthat they are doing good for someone elserdquo

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons Lia saysto make friends to experience different work situ-ations to try out or learn a new skill to be part of

a community because they feel they want to givesomething back or to gain experience in a differ-ent situation for example if people are looking tomake a career change Indeed Lia who hasworked for JVN for four years herself made acareer change through volunteering

ldquoAnd all of that is fine ndash it doesnrsquot have to be 100percent altruisticrdquo she acknowledges ldquoItrsquos a win-win situation Itrsquos good to get a benefit while doinggoodrdquo

People come to JVN because they know theywant to volunteer but they donrsquot necessarily knowwhere to start with regards to finding a charity or avolunteering opportunity

ldquoNot everybody knows the breadth of the char-ities in the Jewish community ndash there are more than2000 Jewish charitiesrdquo laughs Lia ldquoWhile peopleknow the big charities by name when they cometo us or look at our website they see hundreds of

volunteering opportunities and charities they havenever heard ofrdquo Volunteering opportunities range from research

to admin marketing to social media driving andeven for people who like to cook in all mannerof charities There are also internships ldquoThe varietyis enormousrdquo Lia admits

JVN also connects volunteers to non-Jewishcharities ndash about 20 percent of charities on its web-site are not Jewish including Advocacy In BarnetBeanstalk Three Faiths Forum the Helen BamberFoundation and the North London Hospice ndashand non-Jewish people volunteer with Jewishcharities

And contrary topopular perceptionit is not only thoseaged over 60 who vol-unteer ndash those of all ages areon JVNrsquos books A total of 6000people have registered an interestin volunteering ndash although more

women do than men (two-thirds arefemale)

ldquoIt is usually a person who wants to beengaged with societyrdquo says Lia ldquobut thevariety is huge Some people volunteer sporadi-cally or just in between jobs while others volunteerfor many years

Through JVN Mike Boda 61 volunteers forORT-JUMP as a mentor for school students withthe Association of Jewish Refugees providing com-puter assistance for Holocaust survivors and alsowith JVN itself managing its IT

ldquoI look forward to the sessions as I find theminteresting and rewardingrdquo he says While somecan be challenging he feels he makes a ldquousefulcontributionrdquo

ldquoI have learned new skills met lots of new andinteresting people and had a chance to use myexperience to help people in the communityrdquo he

addsNot everyone can spare time each week andthatrsquos ok says Lia ldquoWe have the ad hoc volunteerswho work during the week and donrsquot have muchtime but can volunteer at events at weekendsor evenings They get a lot out of it by beingpart of an event and thatrsquos a great resource for thecommunityrdquo

Divorceacutee Sharon Eskenazy 52 has been part of JVNrsquos ad hoc volunteering squad for around threeyears and came to it as a way of meeting newpeople and giving back to the community Shenormally helps out at one-off events such as theMaccabi Fun Run Limmud Harrow the Great

Challah Make and paGift ldquoI get excited to

same people volunteeringhappy I have been part of an ev

given of my timerdquo she explains ldquoI genuinhelping the charities If I didnrsquot work I wsomething on a regular basisrdquo

Increasingly people want to fit in volueven on their holidays Over Pesach for time JVN made people aware of volunopportunities in Israel ldquoPeople wanted to day of their holiday volunteering and it waappreciatedrdquo says Lia

And last summer JVN ndash which will cele10th birthday next year ndash had an increasingof requests from parents who wanted to vwith their children This summer the orga

will publish a list of such opportunitiesBut however much time you are able to benefits to the volunteers are clear

As Simone Brick 53 who runs Jewisday centre shop in Golders Green explainsgiving back to society and the interactionclients The atmosphere is so friendly and ing and it is nice to be a part of a team

ldquoI have met so many interesting peohave also made friends with other volunteeweek I really look forward to going and it ga real sense of purpose to the weekrdquo

wwwjvnorguk

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteering

Volunteering is not just good for the person

being helped it is also beneficial for the

volunteer discovers Alex Galbinski

The power of love

happilyever after

Over the last 50 years jliving have become

one of the largest housing associations

in the UK working primarily with the

Jewish community

Rochelle and Victor recently celebrated

their 74th wedding anniversary at home

jlivingorguk

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As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

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Registered Charity Numbe r 1101612

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

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We offer free confidential anonymous

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Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Number 1101612

0203 0962875

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

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A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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itrsquos Israelrsquos national ambulance service whichrelies primarily on donationsrdquo Newman saysldquoThe importance of MDA cannot be over-stated which is why Lifesavers sought to targetthe important age group that can often beoverlooked in fundraising drives

ldquoPeople in their late twenties and thirtieshave more money than those just out of univer-sity are still interested in giving cha ritably andoften want to do more than simply attend glitzy

charity events which are often more aboutmingling and flirting than listening to thespeeches and digging deep into pockets ndash andwith Lifesavers theyrsquore connected to the charitylong after theyrsquove settled down with partnersand kidsrdquo

So what of those who have just left univer-sity Hannah Myerson 23 from Leeds wantedto take her charity work even further afterfinishing her degree so decided to work

full-time for World Jewish Relief as a trustfundraiser ldquoI wanted to do something thatwould motivate and fulfil me every dayrdquo shesays ldquoOf all positions in the organisation I likethis one the most because as a fundraiseryou gain a very detailed insight into what thecharity does and exactly where the money isgoingrdquo

As a full-time fundraiser Hannah knows pre-

cisely the importance of people both youngand old giving up their time to volunteer forworthy causes ldquoCommittees and volunteersare invaluablerdquo she says ldquoThey help open thedoors to networks that have the potential tofund hugely important workrdquo

Jewish Carersquos Daniel Carmel-Brown agreesthat volunteers are the backbone of the charityworld ndash and values the fact that busy profes-sionals still find the time to put in hard work toraise m oney

ldquoWe have some fantastic young peopleinvolved in volunteering and fundraising whoare setting a great example to the youngergeneration by sharing their time and expert-iserdquo he says

ldquoAlthough they have careers and busy livesthey see it as their responsibility to getinvolved and understand that they are the

future of our communityldquoAs the number of older people in our com-munity is set to continue to increase we knowthat demand for Jewish Care and our serviceswill only grow so we need the younger gener-ation now more than everrdquo

So what does becoming an active fundraiseractually involve The good news is that even if yoursquore strapped for time therersquos always a wayto be in the centre of the action whether itrsquosone hour a week visiting an old age home or a

three-month burst of preparing for a mAndrew Freedman 30 was inspired

visiting Jewish Care homes after being ion Young Jewish Care committees and to see where all the funds go

ldquoOnce a month I and a few otherdifferent Jewish Care homes and day che says ldquoWe go around and have a cthe residents help set up for tea pa

whatever particular activity is happenthat particular day Irsquom probably most pleading two seders and seeing the opleasure the residents had in taking them singing familiar melodies

ldquoSocially Irsquove become good friendsnumber of volunteers ndash all around my aadds ldquoI think other young people shoutime to volunteer to appreciate the nour community and contribute to thbeing of people each of whom had to narraterdquo

But although meeting friends and efundraising events is all part of the Barnett says there is the real thrill ofmoney ndash and he has personally raisethan pound30000 for various Jewish causeldquodoing the right thingrdquo

ldquoIn my opinion at my age itrsquos not ab

money you give but the time you gisays ldquoMost 20-year-olds donrsquot have pmoney but they do have time You coua committee meeting once a month come up with innovative charity ideahour or two a week

ldquoI want to make sure my generatiopassionate and helps those who are lenate I believe the famous quote samake a living by what we get but we life by what we giversquordquo

MDA Lifesavers sought to target the important age group that gets overlooked in fundraising drives

SweetTree Specialist Learning Disabilities Services

Please contact the team anytime for advice or to book a free care assessment

020 7624 9944 | infosweettreecouk | wwwsweettreecouk | SweetTreeHCS

The specialist Learning Disabilities Service at SweetTree provides the highest

quality care and support at home and in the community for people with mild

moderate and severe learning disabilities

Supporting people to reach their full potential is a key aim of the service We

achieve this by helping clients to build their con1047297dence and independence to

develop new skills and overall by supporting them to lead an active and ful1047297lling

life Our person-centred support packages are designed around each individual

and their likes dislikes goals and ambitions focusing on what people can do

rather than potential obstacles

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CHARITY

AJewish womanrsquos hair may be her prideand frequently coiffed joy but DalyaWittenberg Lisa Weisgard Hayler Tiller

and seven other women are about to sacrificetheir manes for charity Or rather to charity astheir 12-inch plaited ponytails will be given toZichron Menachem in Israel which will trans-form the hair into wigs that will be worn bychildren with cancer

The idea to make this deeply personal donationblossomed when Dalya accompanied her brotherGaby Laifer ndash who is president of the organisationthe Hebrew Order of David Lodge 4 ndash to

Jerusalem to see the Zichron Menachem CentreThe Lodge has supported the charity for 10 yearsbut it was only by seeing first-hand the work thecharity does for the children that the siblings re-alised its importance And that was when Gaby sethis mind on organising an event

ldquoEvery two years Zichron brings children withcancer over from Israel to the UK and HOD getsinvolved in helping make their visit a once in alifetime triprdquo says Gaby

ldquoWe put on an amazing fun day for the 150 kids

which includes a half-day in an adventure park andthen a massive fete with a BBQ entertainmentmusic gifts for the children and lots lots morerdquo

Zichron Menachem was set up two decadesago by an Israeli family who lost their 15-year-oldson Menachem Ehrental to cancer

Today Zichron offers complete support to all Is-raeli citizens independent of faith or gender pro-viding respite educational therapeutic andrecreational therapies to children with cancer

ldquoOne of the ways Zichron derives fundingis through the donations made from hair cut-tingrdquosays Gaby 40 a director of a global market-

ing agency and father of three from EdgwareldquoThe idea of donating hair and help to raisemoney seemed like a good one onerdquo

But first he had to find some volunteers whowere willing to go for the chop and family wa s theobvious place to start

ldquoIrsquoll generally do anything my big brothers askme to dordquo admits Dalya 36 herself a mother of three ldquoSo when Gaby asked if Irsquod donate my hairI said yes without hesitationrdquo

Dalya also recruited friends to make the same

generous donation ldquoOnce they learnt moreabout what Zichron does and the positive impacthair donation has on young people undergoingcancer treatment they all felt it was a modest sac-rifice to makerdquo explains Dayla who has raisedpound285 to date from her upcoming sheering sched-uled for 10 July at The Foam Salon in Finchley

Of course the women have all been furiouslygrowing their hair for the past year and ignoringcalls from their confused hairdressers to be ableto supply the 12-inch plaits

ldquoOne wig is comprised of eight to 12 braidsrdquosays Gaby who was keen to enlist as many volun-

teers as possible and stresses that itrsquos not too lateto take part We use the hair to make wigs forchildren and adults in Israel and also here in theUK In the past year in the UK we have custommade four pieces In Israel we have suppliedmore than 1300rdquo

Lisa Weisgard 33 a primary school teacherand mother of three from Borehamwood hasfound the experience very rewarding

ldquoMy mum died of cancer 10 years ago this yearand this seemed a good time to do somethinglike this I know the charity does amazing work andI have raised pound185 so far and I hope to double itby Julyrdquo

Mum and picture editor Hayley Tiller is alsohopeful about boosting the pound545 she has raisedbefore D-Day ldquoCancer is all around us and every-one knows someone who has suffered or is havingtreatmentrdquo she acknowledges ldquoI am hoping thatby doing this project and seeing how muchhappiness it could bring a child who is sick it willencourage other people to get involved

ldquoLife is so busy and hectic but it has made mestop and think of those who are going throughsuch a difficult and emotional time so this is theleast I can dordquo

All these women have made it very clear that bydonating their hair they will be providing it ismore than just wigs As Dalya affirms ldquoIt is impos-sible not to be moved by the stories of childrensuffering from cancer and the impact of their hairloss caused by their treatment I committed toparticipate in this initiative in the hope my hairdonation ndash or just the knowledge that a group of women are making the commitment ndash wouldprovide even a shred of comfort or help to thosechildren and their familiesrdquo

Hayley Tiller

Dalya Wittenberg and Lisa Weisgard

Hair-oic gesturesFiona Leckerman meets three women on the cutting-edge of cha

WITH A MONTH TO GO BEFORE THE BCHOP THERE IS STILL T IME TO PARTIC

AND TO DONATE

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingDalya-Wittenberg2

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingLisa-Weisgard

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingHayley-Tiller1

wwwzichronorg

If you live your life thinking lsquoWhat Would Mary Berry dorsquo then chances are you

already planning your cupcake toppings for JEWISH CARErsquoS GREAT JEWISH BA

on 6 July Even if your culinary talents only stretch to cornflake crispies wit

children this annual event to raise vital funds for the charity is a reason to

them go wild with the hundreds and thousands in the kitchen

To take part in or to organise a Bake Day sale at your home workpla

school or synagogue register online for fundraising pack at

jewishcareorgevents446-the-great-jewish-bake-day-2016

You can also take part in the online Bake Day competition All you ne

do is send us a picture of your best baked creation on Facebook using t

Jewish Care amp BakeDay or on Twitter (ChavaCupcake amp BakeDay) o

email bakedayjcareorgwith your creation and it will uploaded to the

competition gallery The social media reaction will decide the top 10 creatio

which will go through to our judging panel who will score on creativity and

presentation to decide the winner The competition closes on 18 July 2016

GET BAKING

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Several weeks ago renowned social justiceadvocate Alan Luks gave a lecture on thehealing power of doing good When we

care for others he said we are also caring forourselves

Discussing the scientific studies which haveproven that those who help others live longer Luksreferred to the ldquohelperrsquos highrdquo the feel-good factorfrom volunteering and said ldquoVolunteers are keep-ing society healthyrdquo

Luks was speaking at the Jewish VolunteeringNetwork (JVN) an infrastructure charity that is thelink between prospective volunteers and around300 charities Its staff are therefore well placed toobserve the benefits volunteers gain from helpingothers

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteeringexplains ldquoI would say and many people wouldagree that therersquos more in it for the volunteer than

the beneficiary Volunteering has been proven tobe good for you and your health

ldquoIt gives people a structure in their weekit gives them a different network and the feelingthat they are doing good for someone elserdquo

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons Lia saysto make friends to experience different work situ-ations to try out or learn a new skill to be part of

a community because they feel they want to givesomething back or to gain experience in a differ-ent situation for example if people are looking tomake a career change Indeed Lia who hasworked for JVN for four years herself made acareer change through volunteering

ldquoAnd all of that is fine ndash it doesnrsquot have to be 100percent altruisticrdquo she acknowledges ldquoItrsquos a win-win situation Itrsquos good to get a benefit while doinggoodrdquo

People come to JVN because they know theywant to volunteer but they donrsquot necessarily knowwhere to start with regards to finding a charity or avolunteering opportunity

ldquoNot everybody knows the breadth of the char-ities in the Jewish community ndash there are more than2000 Jewish charitiesrdquo laughs Lia ldquoWhile peopleknow the big charities by name when they cometo us or look at our website they see hundreds of

volunteering opportunities and charities they havenever heard ofrdquo Volunteering opportunities range from research

to admin marketing to social media driving andeven for people who like to cook in all mannerof charities There are also internships ldquoThe varietyis enormousrdquo Lia admits

JVN also connects volunteers to non-Jewishcharities ndash about 20 percent of charities on its web-site are not Jewish including Advocacy In BarnetBeanstalk Three Faiths Forum the Helen BamberFoundation and the North London Hospice ndashand non-Jewish people volunteer with Jewishcharities

And contrary topopular perceptionit is not only thoseaged over 60 who vol-unteer ndash those of all ages areon JVNrsquos books A total of 6000people have registered an interestin volunteering ndash although more

women do than men (two-thirds arefemale)

ldquoIt is usually a person who wants to beengaged with societyrdquo says Lia ldquobut thevariety is huge Some people volunteer sporadi-cally or just in between jobs while others volunteerfor many years

Through JVN Mike Boda 61 volunteers forORT-JUMP as a mentor for school students withthe Association of Jewish Refugees providing com-puter assistance for Holocaust survivors and alsowith JVN itself managing its IT

ldquoI look forward to the sessions as I find theminteresting and rewardingrdquo he says While somecan be challenging he feels he makes a ldquousefulcontributionrdquo

ldquoI have learned new skills met lots of new andinteresting people and had a chance to use myexperience to help people in the communityrdquo he

addsNot everyone can spare time each week andthatrsquos ok says Lia ldquoWe have the ad hoc volunteerswho work during the week and donrsquot have muchtime but can volunteer at events at weekendsor evenings They get a lot out of it by beingpart of an event and thatrsquos a great resource for thecommunityrdquo

Divorceacutee Sharon Eskenazy 52 has been part of JVNrsquos ad hoc volunteering squad for around threeyears and came to it as a way of meeting newpeople and giving back to the community Shenormally helps out at one-off events such as theMaccabi Fun Run Limmud Harrow the Great

Challah Make and paGift ldquoI get excited to

same people volunteeringhappy I have been part of an ev

given of my timerdquo she explains ldquoI genuinhelping the charities If I didnrsquot work I wsomething on a regular basisrdquo

Increasingly people want to fit in volueven on their holidays Over Pesach for time JVN made people aware of volunopportunities in Israel ldquoPeople wanted to day of their holiday volunteering and it waappreciatedrdquo says Lia

And last summer JVN ndash which will cele10th birthday next year ndash had an increasingof requests from parents who wanted to vwith their children This summer the orga

will publish a list of such opportunitiesBut however much time you are able to benefits to the volunteers are clear

As Simone Brick 53 who runs Jewisday centre shop in Golders Green explainsgiving back to society and the interactionclients The atmosphere is so friendly and ing and it is nice to be a part of a team

ldquoI have met so many interesting peohave also made friends with other volunteeweek I really look forward to going and it ga real sense of purpose to the weekrdquo

wwwjvnorguk

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteering

Volunteering is not just good for the person

being helped it is also beneficial for the

volunteer discovers Alex Galbinski

The power of love

happilyever after

Over the last 50 years jliving have become

one of the largest housing associations

in the UK working primarily with the

Jewish community

Rochelle and Victor recently celebrated

their 74th wedding anniversary at home

jlivingorguk

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As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

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Registered Charity Numbe r 1101612

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

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Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Number 1101612

0203 0962875

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

life can be with Sunrise

A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

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Call 020 3769 7920 to find out more or arrange a tourSunrise of Elstree Edgwarebury Lane off Barnet Lane Elstree Herts WD6 3RG

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

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CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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CHARITY

AJewish womanrsquos hair may be her prideand frequently coiffed joy but DalyaWittenberg Lisa Weisgard Hayler Tiller

and seven other women are about to sacrificetheir manes for charity Or rather to charity astheir 12-inch plaited ponytails will be given toZichron Menachem in Israel which will trans-form the hair into wigs that will be worn bychildren with cancer

The idea to make this deeply personal donationblossomed when Dalya accompanied her brotherGaby Laifer ndash who is president of the organisationthe Hebrew Order of David Lodge 4 ndash to

Jerusalem to see the Zichron Menachem CentreThe Lodge has supported the charity for 10 yearsbut it was only by seeing first-hand the work thecharity does for the children that the siblings re-alised its importance And that was when Gaby sethis mind on organising an event

ldquoEvery two years Zichron brings children withcancer over from Israel to the UK and HOD getsinvolved in helping make their visit a once in alifetime triprdquo says Gaby

ldquoWe put on an amazing fun day for the 150 kids

which includes a half-day in an adventure park andthen a massive fete with a BBQ entertainmentmusic gifts for the children and lots lots morerdquo

Zichron Menachem was set up two decadesago by an Israeli family who lost their 15-year-oldson Menachem Ehrental to cancer

Today Zichron offers complete support to all Is-raeli citizens independent of faith or gender pro-viding respite educational therapeutic andrecreational therapies to children with cancer

ldquoOne of the ways Zichron derives fundingis through the donations made from hair cut-tingrdquosays Gaby 40 a director of a global market-

ing agency and father of three from EdgwareldquoThe idea of donating hair and help to raisemoney seemed like a good one onerdquo

But first he had to find some volunteers whowere willing to go for the chop and family wa s theobvious place to start

ldquoIrsquoll generally do anything my big brothers askme to dordquo admits Dalya 36 herself a mother of three ldquoSo when Gaby asked if Irsquod donate my hairI said yes without hesitationrdquo

Dalya also recruited friends to make the same

generous donation ldquoOnce they learnt moreabout what Zichron does and the positive impacthair donation has on young people undergoingcancer treatment they all felt it was a modest sac-rifice to makerdquo explains Dayla who has raisedpound285 to date from her upcoming sheering sched-uled for 10 July at The Foam Salon in Finchley

Of course the women have all been furiouslygrowing their hair for the past year and ignoringcalls from their confused hairdressers to be ableto supply the 12-inch plaits

ldquoOne wig is comprised of eight to 12 braidsrdquosays Gaby who was keen to enlist as many volun-

teers as possible and stresses that itrsquos not too lateto take part We use the hair to make wigs forchildren and adults in Israel and also here in theUK In the past year in the UK we have custommade four pieces In Israel we have suppliedmore than 1300rdquo

Lisa Weisgard 33 a primary school teacherand mother of three from Borehamwood hasfound the experience very rewarding

ldquoMy mum died of cancer 10 years ago this yearand this seemed a good time to do somethinglike this I know the charity does amazing work andI have raised pound185 so far and I hope to double itby Julyrdquo

Mum and picture editor Hayley Tiller is alsohopeful about boosting the pound545 she has raisedbefore D-Day ldquoCancer is all around us and every-one knows someone who has suffered or is havingtreatmentrdquo she acknowledges ldquoI am hoping thatby doing this project and seeing how muchhappiness it could bring a child who is sick it willencourage other people to get involved

ldquoLife is so busy and hectic but it has made mestop and think of those who are going throughsuch a difficult and emotional time so this is theleast I can dordquo

All these women have made it very clear that bydonating their hair they will be providing it ismore than just wigs As Dalya affirms ldquoIt is impos-sible not to be moved by the stories of childrensuffering from cancer and the impact of their hairloss caused by their treatment I committed toparticipate in this initiative in the hope my hairdonation ndash or just the knowledge that a group of women are making the commitment ndash wouldprovide even a shred of comfort or help to thosechildren and their familiesrdquo

Hayley Tiller

Dalya Wittenberg and Lisa Weisgard

Hair-oic gesturesFiona Leckerman meets three women on the cutting-edge of cha

WITH A MONTH TO GO BEFORE THE BCHOP THERE IS STILL T IME TO PARTIC

AND TO DONATE

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingDalya-Wittenberg2

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingLisa-Weisgard

wwwjustgivingcomfundraisingHayley-Tiller1

wwwzichronorg

If you live your life thinking lsquoWhat Would Mary Berry dorsquo then chances are you

already planning your cupcake toppings for JEWISH CARErsquoS GREAT JEWISH BA

on 6 July Even if your culinary talents only stretch to cornflake crispies wit

children this annual event to raise vital funds for the charity is a reason to

them go wild with the hundreds and thousands in the kitchen

To take part in or to organise a Bake Day sale at your home workpla

school or synagogue register online for fundraising pack at

jewishcareorgevents446-the-great-jewish-bake-day-2016

You can also take part in the online Bake Day competition All you ne

do is send us a picture of your best baked creation on Facebook using t

Jewish Care amp BakeDay or on Twitter (ChavaCupcake amp BakeDay) o

email bakedayjcareorgwith your creation and it will uploaded to the

competition gallery The social media reaction will decide the top 10 creatio

which will go through to our judging panel who will score on creativity and

presentation to decide the winner The competition closes on 18 July 2016

GET BAKING

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Several weeks ago renowned social justiceadvocate Alan Luks gave a lecture on thehealing power of doing good When we

care for others he said we are also caring forourselves

Discussing the scientific studies which haveproven that those who help others live longer Luksreferred to the ldquohelperrsquos highrdquo the feel-good factorfrom volunteering and said ldquoVolunteers are keep-ing society healthyrdquo

Luks was speaking at the Jewish VolunteeringNetwork (JVN) an infrastructure charity that is thelink between prospective volunteers and around300 charities Its staff are therefore well placed toobserve the benefits volunteers gain from helpingothers

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteeringexplains ldquoI would say and many people wouldagree that therersquos more in it for the volunteer than

the beneficiary Volunteering has been proven tobe good for you and your health

ldquoIt gives people a structure in their weekit gives them a different network and the feelingthat they are doing good for someone elserdquo

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons Lia saysto make friends to experience different work situ-ations to try out or learn a new skill to be part of

a community because they feel they want to givesomething back or to gain experience in a differ-ent situation for example if people are looking tomake a career change Indeed Lia who hasworked for JVN for four years herself made acareer change through volunteering

ldquoAnd all of that is fine ndash it doesnrsquot have to be 100percent altruisticrdquo she acknowledges ldquoItrsquos a win-win situation Itrsquos good to get a benefit while doinggoodrdquo

People come to JVN because they know theywant to volunteer but they donrsquot necessarily knowwhere to start with regards to finding a charity or avolunteering opportunity

ldquoNot everybody knows the breadth of the char-ities in the Jewish community ndash there are more than2000 Jewish charitiesrdquo laughs Lia ldquoWhile peopleknow the big charities by name when they cometo us or look at our website they see hundreds of

volunteering opportunities and charities they havenever heard ofrdquo Volunteering opportunities range from research

to admin marketing to social media driving andeven for people who like to cook in all mannerof charities There are also internships ldquoThe varietyis enormousrdquo Lia admits

JVN also connects volunteers to non-Jewishcharities ndash about 20 percent of charities on its web-site are not Jewish including Advocacy In BarnetBeanstalk Three Faiths Forum the Helen BamberFoundation and the North London Hospice ndashand non-Jewish people volunteer with Jewishcharities

And contrary topopular perceptionit is not only thoseaged over 60 who vol-unteer ndash those of all ages areon JVNrsquos books A total of 6000people have registered an interestin volunteering ndash although more

women do than men (two-thirds arefemale)

ldquoIt is usually a person who wants to beengaged with societyrdquo says Lia ldquobut thevariety is huge Some people volunteer sporadi-cally or just in between jobs while others volunteerfor many years

Through JVN Mike Boda 61 volunteers forORT-JUMP as a mentor for school students withthe Association of Jewish Refugees providing com-puter assistance for Holocaust survivors and alsowith JVN itself managing its IT

ldquoI look forward to the sessions as I find theminteresting and rewardingrdquo he says While somecan be challenging he feels he makes a ldquousefulcontributionrdquo

ldquoI have learned new skills met lots of new andinteresting people and had a chance to use myexperience to help people in the communityrdquo he

addsNot everyone can spare time each week andthatrsquos ok says Lia ldquoWe have the ad hoc volunteerswho work during the week and donrsquot have muchtime but can volunteer at events at weekendsor evenings They get a lot out of it by beingpart of an event and thatrsquos a great resource for thecommunityrdquo

Divorceacutee Sharon Eskenazy 52 has been part of JVNrsquos ad hoc volunteering squad for around threeyears and came to it as a way of meeting newpeople and giving back to the community Shenormally helps out at one-off events such as theMaccabi Fun Run Limmud Harrow the Great

Challah Make and paGift ldquoI get excited to

same people volunteeringhappy I have been part of an ev

given of my timerdquo she explains ldquoI genuinhelping the charities If I didnrsquot work I wsomething on a regular basisrdquo

Increasingly people want to fit in volueven on their holidays Over Pesach for time JVN made people aware of volunopportunities in Israel ldquoPeople wanted to day of their holiday volunteering and it waappreciatedrdquo says Lia

And last summer JVN ndash which will cele10th birthday next year ndash had an increasingof requests from parents who wanted to vwith their children This summer the orga

will publish a list of such opportunitiesBut however much time you are able to benefits to the volunteers are clear

As Simone Brick 53 who runs Jewisday centre shop in Golders Green explainsgiving back to society and the interactionclients The atmosphere is so friendly and ing and it is nice to be a part of a team

ldquoI have met so many interesting peohave also made friends with other volunteeweek I really look forward to going and it ga real sense of purpose to the weekrdquo

wwwjvnorguk

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteering

Volunteering is not just good for the person

being helped it is also beneficial for the

volunteer discovers Alex Galbinski

The power of love

happilyever after

Over the last 50 years jliving have become

one of the largest housing associations

in the UK working primarily with the

Jewish community

Rochelle and Victor recently celebrated

their 74th wedding anniversary at home

jlivingorguk

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As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Numbe r 1101612

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Number 1101612

0203 0962875

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

life can be with Sunrise

A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

ser v ed in our r est aur ant bull Bist r o w it h 24 7 c ompliment ar y r ef r eshment s f or r esident s and v isit or sbull Only 30 minut es f r om C ent r al London

Call 020 3769 7920 to find out more or arrange a tourSunrise of Elstree Edgwarebury Lane off Barnet Lane Elstree Herts WD6 3RG

SunriseElstreecouk

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

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Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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Several weeks ago renowned social justiceadvocate Alan Luks gave a lecture on thehealing power of doing good When we

care for others he said we are also caring forourselves

Discussing the scientific studies which haveproven that those who help others live longer Luksreferred to the ldquohelperrsquos highrdquo the feel-good factorfrom volunteering and said ldquoVolunteers are keep-ing society healthyrdquo

Luks was speaking at the Jewish VolunteeringNetwork (JVN) an infrastructure charity that is thelink between prospective volunteers and around300 charities Its staff are therefore well placed toobserve the benefits volunteers gain from helpingothers

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteeringexplains ldquoI would say and many people wouldagree that therersquos more in it for the volunteer than

the beneficiary Volunteering has been proven tobe good for you and your health

ldquoIt gives people a structure in their weekit gives them a different network and the feelingthat they are doing good for someone elserdquo

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons Lia saysto make friends to experience different work situ-ations to try out or learn a new skill to be part of

a community because they feel they want to givesomething back or to gain experience in a differ-ent situation for example if people are looking tomake a career change Indeed Lia who hasworked for JVN for four years herself made acareer change through volunteering

ldquoAnd all of that is fine ndash it doesnrsquot have to be 100percent altruisticrdquo she acknowledges ldquoItrsquos a win-win situation Itrsquos good to get a benefit while doinggoodrdquo

People come to JVN because they know theywant to volunteer but they donrsquot necessarily knowwhere to start with regards to finding a charity or avolunteering opportunity

ldquoNot everybody knows the breadth of the char-ities in the Jewish community ndash there are more than2000 Jewish charitiesrdquo laughs Lia ldquoWhile peopleknow the big charities by name when they cometo us or look at our website they see hundreds of

volunteering opportunities and charities they havenever heard ofrdquo Volunteering opportunities range from research

to admin marketing to social media driving andeven for people who like to cook in all mannerof charities There are also internships ldquoThe varietyis enormousrdquo Lia admits

JVN also connects volunteers to non-Jewishcharities ndash about 20 percent of charities on its web-site are not Jewish including Advocacy In BarnetBeanstalk Three Faiths Forum the Helen BamberFoundation and the North London Hospice ndashand non-Jewish people volunteer with Jewishcharities

And contrary topopular perceptionit is not only thoseaged over 60 who vol-unteer ndash those of all ages areon JVNrsquos books A total of 6000people have registered an interestin volunteering ndash although more

women do than men (two-thirds arefemale)

ldquoIt is usually a person who wants to beengaged with societyrdquo says Lia ldquobut thevariety is huge Some people volunteer sporadi-cally or just in between jobs while others volunteerfor many years

Through JVN Mike Boda 61 volunteers forORT-JUMP as a mentor for school students withthe Association of Jewish Refugees providing com-puter assistance for Holocaust survivors and alsowith JVN itself managing its IT

ldquoI look forward to the sessions as I find theminteresting and rewardingrdquo he says While somecan be challenging he feels he makes a ldquousefulcontributionrdquo

ldquoI have learned new skills met lots of new andinteresting people and had a chance to use myexperience to help people in the communityrdquo he

addsNot everyone can spare time each week andthatrsquos ok says Lia ldquoWe have the ad hoc volunteerswho work during the week and donrsquot have muchtime but can volunteer at events at weekendsor evenings They get a lot out of it by beingpart of an event and thatrsquos a great resource for thecommunityrdquo

Divorceacutee Sharon Eskenazy 52 has been part of JVNrsquos ad hoc volunteering squad for around threeyears and came to it as a way of meeting newpeople and giving back to the community Shenormally helps out at one-off events such as theMaccabi Fun Run Limmud Harrow the Great

Challah Make and paGift ldquoI get excited to

same people volunteeringhappy I have been part of an ev

given of my timerdquo she explains ldquoI genuinhelping the charities If I didnrsquot work I wsomething on a regular basisrdquo

Increasingly people want to fit in volueven on their holidays Over Pesach for time JVN made people aware of volunopportunities in Israel ldquoPeople wanted to day of their holiday volunteering and it waappreciatedrdquo says Lia

And last summer JVN ndash which will cele10th birthday next year ndash had an increasingof requests from parents who wanted to vwith their children This summer the orga

will publish a list of such opportunitiesBut however much time you are able to benefits to the volunteers are clear

As Simone Brick 53 who runs Jewisday centre shop in Golders Green explainsgiving back to society and the interactionclients The atmosphere is so friendly and ing and it is nice to be a part of a team

ldquoI have met so many interesting peohave also made friends with other volunteeweek I really look forward to going and it ga real sense of purpose to the weekrdquo

wwwjvnorguk

Lia Bogod JVNrsquos head of volunteering

Volunteering is not just good for the person

being helped it is also beneficial for the

volunteer discovers Alex Galbinski

The power of love

happilyever after

Over the last 50 years jliving have become

one of the largest housing associations

in the UK working primarily with the

Jewish community

Rochelle and Victor recently celebrated

their 74th wedding anniversary at home

jlivingorguk

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As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Numbe r 1101612

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Number 1101612

0203 0962875

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

life can be with Sunrise

A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

ser v ed in our r est aur ant bull Bist r o w it h 24 7 c ompliment ar y r ef r eshment s f or r esident s and v isit or sbull Only 30 minut es f r om C ent r al London

Call 020 3769 7920 to find out more or arrange a tourSunrise of Elstree Edgwarebury Lane off Barnet Lane Elstree Herts WD6 3RG

SunriseElstreecouk

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish Ne

As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Numbe r 1101612

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Number 1101612

0203 0962875

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

life can be with Sunrise

A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

ser v ed in our r est aur ant bull Bist r o w it h 24 7 c ompliment ar y r ef r eshment s f or r esident s and v isit or sbull Only 30 minut es f r om C ent r al London

Call 020 3769 7920 to find out more or arrange a tourSunrise of Elstree Edgwarebury Lane off Barnet Lane Elstree Herts WD6 3RG

SunriseElstreecouk

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

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CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

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On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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As Jewish Care launches a revolutionary new digital service Debbie Lightman me the inspirational woman in the driving seat inclusive design expert Sandi Wassm

A snapshot of how the new website - JewishCare Interact - looks and functions as a centralresource for those who need help and advice

THE DIGITAL AGE IS UPON US Everything weneed is available at the touch of a button theswipe of a screen or the click of a mouse But if

yoursquore an older or disabled person or their careraccessing information and support online is notalways so straightforward The material is out therebut therersquos such an abundance of websites and serv-ices available itrsquos difficult to know where to begin

That is why in 2014 leading health and social carecharity Jewish Care hired digital services develop-ment manager Sandi Wassmer to head up its newwebsite Jewish Care Interact The aim of this onlineservice was to create one central resource for peoplein later life those living with a disability and thecommunity that cares for them

Now two years on thanks to the generous

support of the KC Shasha Charitable Foundationwithout which Jewish Care Interact would not havebeen possible the site is ready to launch

ldquoJewish Care Interact gives people the tools theyneed to lead meaningful livesrdquo explains Sandi whoherself registered blind in 2008 ldquoIt offers access toservices throughout the UK not only in the Jewishcommunity but across secular organisations and thepublic sector People can use this service wherevertheyrsquore living whenever they want and make impor-tant decisions about their future in an informed wayrdquo

Sandi who suffers from degenerative eye diseaseretinitis pigmentosa was passionate about creating

a website that is both simple to use and accessibleto all She has ensured the language is friendly andsuitable for those with learning difficulties The site iscompatible with different assistive technologicaldevices such as the screen reader software she relieson to lsquoreadrsquo text with synthesised speech She haseven recruited volunteers to read and record thepages of the website for sight impaired visitors whoprefer a human voice

Volunteers are also responsible for much of thewritten audio and video content Sandi who is an ad-vocate of user-centred design ndash a method which in-volves collaborating with a panel of potential users ndashrecruited a mix of 35 volunteers including carersolder people and those with different physical andmental disabilities to test the design at every stage

ldquoWe listened and we understood their needsrdquorecalls Sandi who researched the project alongsideexpert in human computer interaction Dr DavidSloane ldquoand wersquore still working with them to makesure we continue to get the site right because itrsquos an

evolving thingrdquoThe resulting service offers advice on

a range of disabilities and health issuesTherersquos a comprehensive segment on carewhere you are living or staying The lsquoageingwell and living with purposersquo section offerspractical ideas on staying active Therersquosalso a Jewish life and culture area that Sandifeels is integral to the service

ldquoWe deal with bereavement and divorceand Jewish-related things throughout yourliferdquo informs Sandi ldquoWe also have weeklyShabbat times and festival songbooksThere are healthier Jewish recipes because

people want to live longerbut they still want theirmatzah ball soup Wersquoveeven built a digital reminis-

cence room looking back on life in Londonrsquos EastEnd Itrsquos a great intergenerational tool for familieswho want to interact with a relative with dementiardquo

Sandi feels that this Jewish element answers visi-torsrsquo need to be supported in a culturally specific way

ldquoWhen yoursquore experiencing things like loss anddisability being in a Jewish environment is reallyvitalrdquo says Sandi ldquoYoursquore at your lowest ebb and youwant to be accepted ndashyou want to belongrdquo

This desire to feel part of the community is some-thing Sandi hopes will help establish a public forumUsing the popular parenting site Mumsnet as anexample the web expert hopes the community will

lsquodigitally befriendrsquo one anotherldquoThe forum is for peer to peer supportrdquo says

Sandi ldquoI know from personal experience thatsupport from an expert is very different to supportfrom somebody whorsquos been through what yoursquovebeen throughrdquo

ldquoI was 46 when I registered blindrdquo she revealsldquoMy life fell apart before I pulled myself back up Thiskind of online support didnrsquot exist when I needed itto know that someone else can experience whatyoursquove experienced and be ok or more than ok

be thriving You need to hear that yoursquore noldquoI used to write a blog about my journey

charity Action for Blind People and one womwas nearly suicidal said my blog saved her said lsquoI see what you see and I hear what yoursquoand I have hopersquo Thatrsquos the pointrdquo

Alongside the website Jewish Care contencourage older and disabled people to unology in its Karten IT Centres and acrosshomes

ldquoIf we want our community to be participthe digital age we need to skill them uprdquo Sandi ldquoIf yoursquore digitally excluded it can

social isolation Technology is not a replaceface to face but if yoursquore feeling isolated toto use technology to have those social inteis incredible Thatrsquos why wersquove created this p

However she also points out that we caassumptions about who is using digital tech

ldquoTherersquos a volunteer whorsquoll be 99 in JulySandi ldquoI asked him ldquoDo you use a computresponse ldquoDonrsquot be ridiculous Sandi Its 2

For more information go to jewishcareinte

Age of Enlightenmen

Sandi Wassmer is taking Jewish Care digital

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Numbe r 1101612

Are you struggling to cope with lifes challenges

Do you feel like youre suffering alone

Call Jewish Helpline and our trained volunteers

will listen and help you to find your way

We offer free confidential anonymous

non-judgmental telephone support

Sunday - Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday 12-3pm

Jewish Helpline a small charity with a big heart

wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Registered Charity Number 1101612

0203 0962875

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

life can be with Sunrise

A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

ser v ed in our r est aur ant bull Bist r o w it h 24 7 c ompliment ar y r ef r eshment s f or r esident s and v isit or sbull Only 30 minut es f r om C ent r al London

Call 020 3769 7920 to find out more or arrange a tourSunrise of Elstree Edgwarebury Lane off Barnet Lane Elstree Herts WD6 3RG

SunriseElstreecouk

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

do stems from a commitment to providing only the very best of care

Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

life can be with Sunrise

A snapshot of Sunr ise of Elst r eebull High-qualit y r esident ial and dement ia c ar ebull Luxur ious int er ior s and st unning gr oundsbull Ac t iv it y pr ogr amme w it h 5 ac t iv it ies 7 day s a w eek bull Sev er al suit es f or c ouplesbull T hr ee delic ious home c ook ed meals

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Call 020 3769 7920 to find out more or arrange a tourSunrise of Elstree Edgwarebury Lane off Barnet Lane Elstree Herts WD6 3RG

SunriseElstreecouk

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

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CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

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Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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Discover the Sunrise difference

Step inside a Sunrise community and yoursquoll know yoursquove arrived

somewhere special - a vibrant place where life is lived to the full

Whether itrsquos residential living or specialist dementia care everything we

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Donrsquot just take our word for it Come and see for yourself how rewarding

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

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CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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CHARITY

One step at a timeA charity changing the lives of children with disabilities

and their families now needs a little help of its own

DEVORAH IS A BRIGHT happy and activefive-year-old girl who loves to swim Like

most children she thinks it is fantastic fun butwhile others of her age have the f reedom to justleap into a pool Devorah is paralysed from thewaist down and her dual disability of spina bifidaand hydrocephalus means she is wheelchair-bound Yet the assistance she requires to getabout and be active on land is not necessary inthe water where she is a Step by Step swimmingchampion

ldquoThe pool is the only place where I feel nor-malrdquo says Devorah who can swim the lengthof the pool independently using just her armsThe first time she did that was a proud day for herparents physiotherapist and her volunteer carer

Miriam who has supported her every week fornearly two years The most heartening thing is tosee the sense of pride in this little girl who nowhas increased confidence to try new things anddiscover what she is truly capable of

Every week of the year Step by Step is there tosupport Devorah and her family and 130 otherseither through their regular after-school sportssessions which include ice-skating horse-ridingcycling music swimming and aerobics full-day

Sunday clubs or special programmes such as theirannual Pesach Succot summer and winterplayschemes bi-annual Shabbatonim and week-long winter sleep away camp ndash the highlight of theyear A total of 140 local volunteers give of theirtime weekly to provide quality one-to-one care

Devorahrsquos parents know that when she is at herafter-school swimming sessions or attending thefull day Sunday club they can spend precioustime with their other children and give them theirfull attention secure in the knowledge that theirdaughter is being well cared for and having agreat time

ldquoWe cherish the support p rofessional relation-ship and the friendship that has developedbetween us and Devorahrsquos volunteer Miriamrdquo

says her father Simon ldquoWithout Miriam and theteam at Step by Step I donrsquot know where wewould be As a family we would break downWe have so much more hope now in Devorahrsquosfuture than we did when she first startedrdquo

Step by Step is celebrating its 20th anniversarythis year and will hold a gala at Alexandra Palaceto mark the auspicious occasion Since its foun-dation in 1996 the charityrsquos unique work withinthe Orthodox Jewish community has been funded

by local authorities (Hackney Haringey andBarnet) and charitable trust grants along withextensive support from among others the Mau-rice Wohl Charitable Foundation Jewish ChildrsquosDay the Jewish Youth Fund the Shoresh Charita-ble Trust and The Childrenrsquos Aid Committee

Devorahrsquos family is just one of the 130 otherswho are overcoming the daily challenges of dis-ability and seeing a brighter future for their childthrough Step by Steprsquos activities

ldquoWe extend our thanks to all of our supporterswho have enabled us to come this farrdquo saysStep by Steprsquos chief executive Judith SchaechterldquoWe are thrilled to be able to offer such a widerange of vital leisure and sports programmes forspecial children within our community ldquo

Prior to 2013 Step by Step did not need toreach out to the wider community for supportbut as the financial climate has changed it hasexperienced severe local authority cuts and nowturns to the community to raise 30 percent of itstotal budget

ldquoWe are excited about our future and look for-ward to helping more families overcome the chal-lenges of living with disability and to create morehappy memoriesrdquo says Judith ldquoWe will be taking

part in the Maccabi GB Community FunSunday 19 June at Allianz Park and wo

to have supporters running on our behasponsoring one of our runners

ldquoIt is only with support that we can shdren like Devorah how they can have everyone elserdquo

For details of Step by Steprsquos services or informabout bringing up happy thriving children wabilities call 020 8802 2362 or come to see programmes The offices are open 930am toMonday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Frid

SCRATCHING YOUR head over the invitationlist to your next fundraising event Unsureabout where to pitch your next appeal forfunds Still running your charity off a string of unconnected spreadsheets

It happens Many charitable enterprises startlife on a generous impulse and willing spirit ndash andyears later their infrastructure remains stuck in thedark ages

Thats where Advantage NFP Fundraiser comesin ndash an integrated fundraising and membershipdatabase that allows you to manage customerrelationships with potential donors and support-ers in the most efficient way possible

ldquoIt can transform the operation of your charityrdquoexplained Shila Kerai marketing executive for

Redbourn Business Systems creator of theinnovative software package

ldquoThe programme enables you to managecontacts and provides a complete overview of thefinancial side of things This integrated approachmeans that invitations to fundraising events canbe tailored to those individuals who are mostlikely to show up and provide a donation

ldquoIn addition it means communications canbe streamlined and targeted more effectively ndashgrouping contacts for different methods such asa mail-out group email or SMS textingrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraiser is without doubtone of the market leaders in this important fieldCharity clients range from the Thames Valley AirAmbulance to Wymondham College St Michaels

Hospice and the Tyne amp Wear Archiveand Museums ndash testimony to the soft-warersquos effectiveness across a variety of fields

ldquoCharities can easily lose out by havingdifferent methods for dealing withfinances contact lists and event plan-ningrdquo said Shila ldquoThe great thing aboutour product is the way it combines every-thing together in the same place All theinformation you need is available ndash justwhen you need itrdquo

And it certainly works A recent report

in Fundraising Magazine showed the soft-ware scored an amazing 100 percent forcustomer recommendations

There are three different lsquopackagesrsquo availablewith Advantage NFP Fundraiser depending onthe charityrsquos size

ldquoThe objective is to help charities growrdquoexplained Shila ldquoAnd the software grows with thecharity Our most basic package is the lsquosolorsquoversion ndash ideal for running on a single laptopwhich is how many start-up charities begin

ldquoYou move up in scale to the lsquoprofessionalrsquothen again to the lsquoenterprisersquo which offers facilitiesto run a major household name charityrdquo

All of this comes in an off-the-shelf packagewhich is easily installed ndash and can be adapted forthe needs of individual clients

ldquoIt may be that a particular charity feels it needs

an emphasies on social mediardquo said Shilawe can adapt the software to reflect this

St Clare Hospice ndash a client since 2004 ndash a case in point It incorporates an SMSfacility into their package which informs pdonors when registration for an upcominis open

A spokesman for St Clare explainedSMS text messaging becoming a key comtion tool for the hospice Sending remindevent should also improve the attendancfundraising event therefore increasing thraisedrdquo

Advantage NFP Fundraising has been ation since 1994 Over the years the devproduct has brought all aspects of charityraising within reach ndash including some mwhich did not even exist way back thenTwitter

Anti-poverty campaign group the Worlopment Movement another Advantatomer developed a PR campaign encombloggers and political websites as well tional media They created a lsquoTwitterwhere hundreds of people tweeted HM Tdemanding it regulates food speculation

The campaign generated huge traffic obook Google and YouTube ndash and brouadditional new donors to WDMrsquos fundingtion Ample proof of what can easily be awith this innovative software product

In the swimming pool Devorah feels lsquonor

Need help targeting supporters

Long to streamline communication

Steve Bailey has found software to ma the hard task of fundraising much eas

Fast Track Charity

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

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medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

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C14 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

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C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

IN 1982 AN 11-YEAR-OLDchild named Sharon Shalomwalked the treacherous roadfrom Ethiopia to Sudan withone mission in mind to reachJerusalem His grandfatherhad long instilled in him thewish to travel to Israel and hewas determined to carry outhis will

Shalom believed he wasalone in the world thinking hisparents and siblings had diedon the road to Sudan TheJewish Agency flew him toIsrael and he was placed at the Emunah Centre inAfula For four years Shalom continued to think hisfamily were dead ndash until he received a miraculousmessage His parents and siblings were alive Theyhad arrived in Israel and the family could be togetheronce more

Decades later that eleven-year-old boy is nowRabbi Sharon Shalom one of the first Ethiopian-borncommissioned officers in the IDF a husband a fatherof four and the rabbi of the Ashkenazi SynagogueKdoshei Yisrael which counts a number of Holocaustsurvivors among its members

Therersquos no doubt that Rabbi Shalomrsquos refusal togive up and tenacious will to make a life for himself has played a tremendous role in making him the rolemodel he is today but he has been hugely helpedalong the way by British Emunah

The UK-registered charity a major provider ofwelfare services in Israel was established in 1933 toprovide help for children escaping Nazi persecution

Today it has developed services to meet the verydifferent problems faced by Israeli children now

raising funds for some 12000of the countryrsquos most vulnera-ble and at-risk youth whoneed support on a daily basiswhether through trauma ther-apy counselling services orresidential childrenrsquos homes

There are so many youngpeople in need of help or-phans abused or neglectedchildren those whose liveshave been torn apart by warothers who have come fromseverely impoverished back-grounds

The children are helped through innovative initia-tives including art therapy animal petting therapyhorse-riding and drama classes which are not just forfun but serve as subtle ways of tackling childrenrsquos so-cial problems and emotional issues without necessar-ily sitting them down and talking about their feelings

ldquoIt would be wonderful to think that one day therewonrsquot be children at risk who need help but thisseems an impossible dreamrdquo says the charityrsquos direc-tor Deborah Nathan

ldquoOur many success stories show that by workingwith children and where appropriate parents andthe whole family Emunah can break the cycles of neglect abuse and poverty so that the children wecare for now will go on to live successful and happylives in the future

ldquoOur role is to continue to fundraise to supportour projects in Israel while there are still children who

need our help No child in need is turned awayrdquoThe charity raises funds through an online shop

Emunah on eBay and an annual gala dinner as wellas marathons community fun runs cookery demon-strations speakers bridge a book circle and a gen-

tlemanrsquos lunch club It organises trips to the centresin Israel working with schools and groups of volun-teers to encourage social action

The charity relies heavily on volunteers whether tohelp out with administrative tasks or to organisefundraising events Therersquos plenty of social action andvolunteering going on already but sadly when itcomes to disadvantaged children there can alwaysbe more hands on deck

ldquoWersquore funded entirely by donationsrdquo Deborahsays ldquoWe are incredibly grateful to every British

Emunah supporter and donor who ensureschildren in our care in Israel are able to conreceive the services they need so badly inacross the country

ldquoDonating to Emunah is a way of show

connection to Israel and helping create future for the children and ultimately Israeas we break the cycles of neglect and povstill affect so many despite Israelrsquos lsquothrivingrsquo eand apparent economic success

ldquoWe take our responsibility to look adonorrsquos money very seriously and always mwe know where every penny we send is usedresponsibility to make sure the Rabbi Sharon of this world are not one-off examples of chawell Shouldnrsquot every child have a fair chance

Ethiopian-born Rabbi Sharon Shalom

StayingFaithfuBy supporting Israeli children who a

vulnerable and at risk British Emun

lives up to the true meaning of it

name Deborah Cicurel reports

Tackling the social problems and emotional issues of children in Israel is Emunahrsquos main purpose

Left A residential childrenrsquoshome in Israel and above

pupils perusing Emunahrsquosonline shop

Family Support Services at the London Jewish Family entre

113b Golders Green Road London NW11 8HRtel 0208 209 1117 | familysupportljfccom | wwwljfccom

registered charity number 1162132

You never know who has a crisis going on behind their front door

Crises can hit anyonePeople with families just like yours

We have built up a team of therapists family supportworkers advocates and legal advisors to help families incrisis

We help with post-natal depression bull messy divorceschild protection bull police involvement bull social servicesliason bull school exclusion bull single parenthood bull and more

F am il y S up po rt

I told the family I was dealing with lsquoif youreally want someone who can help you

go to the London Jewish Family Centrersquo

IRO Barnet

London Jewish Fam

Family Support Services is a division of the London Jewish Family Centre

The Centre at the Heart of the CommunityFor our other programmes and activities visit our website or call the Centre to request a program

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1216

medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1316

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1416

C14 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1516

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1616

C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

Page 12: Charity Supplement, Issue 954

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1216

medical cover for pre-existing conditions Itrsquos lsquonoquestions askedrsquo cover if you take out medicalinsurance for five people or morerdquo

Other deals aim to cut the cost of family coverin various ways One provider is currently offeringthree monthsrsquo free cover on new policies Anotherwill provide free cover for your spouse for the firstyear with a 25 percent reduction on year two and

a 15 percent reduction on year threeOthers offer free cover for children ndash if you payfor the eldest child

Many of these deals are often short-term ndash soadvice from a specialist such as Switch Health canbe invaluable in helping you find them

Their expertise can also help you avoid the hor-ror stories Wersquove all heard tales of inadequatecover ndash or where a specialistrsquos fees were lsquotoo highrsquofor the policy resulting in a hefty bill for the luck-less patient

ldquoBeing familiar with the small print is our jobrdquosaid Dan ldquoPeople make genuine but avoidablemistakes when dealing with these situations aloneWersquore here to help ensure they avoid the possiblepitfallsrdquo

Some are commonplace within the industry butlargely unknown to the general public ndash like the lsquosixweek conditionrsquo

ldquoThis is written into a number of policies and

means the insurer wonrsquot pay out if the NHS can seeyou within six weeks ndash which effectively excludescancer treatments which are always prioritised bythe health service Because yoursquore seen quicklyyoursquoll never be able to claimrdquo

Specialistsrsquo fees can be another bone of con-tention because some policies contain what are

known as lsquofee guidelinesrsquo which set price various procedures For example the stanfor a cataract removal is pound282 But some spwill charge much more than that ndash on acctheir expertise and additional experience

If their bill goes above the lsquofee guidelpatient will have to pay the extra

ldquoKnowing which policies operate fee gu

ndash and which policies donrsquot ndash means we cathe customer to a product which is jufor themrdquo said Dan ldquoYou can still be seetop experts in the field without incurrinbillrdquo

Even if you already have medical insustill makes sense to give Switch HealthFifty percent of its business involves dealexisting cover ndash to see whether therersquos deal on offer elsewhere

ldquoPeople go to private medical insuranvariety of reasonsrdquo said Dan ldquoPeace ofone of the main factors Maybe theyrsquove haexperience of the NHS or they want toa private room or to be seen straight maybe they want access to cancer drugs nable on the NHS if need be

ldquoWhatever the reason itrsquos vital you get cover for your needs ndash and our business hset up in a way which means therersquos no i

for our sales team to prioritise one provianother

ldquoThis means our deals are always taithe clientrsquos best interests Itrsquos our first apriorityrdquo

bull wwwswitchhealthcouk

C12 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

With so many healthcare companies vying for your

business getting someone else to pick the right one

for you is the way to go writes Steve Bailey

IF YOU THINK private medical insurance is tooexpensive think again

The deals are out there if only you know whereto look Or ndash better still ndash get someone else to lookfor you

Switch Health is a specialisthealthcare brokerage dedicated tobringing you the best value-for-money deals on private medicalcare ndash even if you have a pre-exist-ing condition

With a choice of more than 500policies to choose from theyll havesomething just right for your cir-cumstances whatever they may be

ldquoThere are certainly good dealsout there to be hadrdquo said directorDan Parker ldquoIve just arrangedcover for a young family ndash twoadults two children ndash where themonthly premium is pound6745 This includes all testsfull patient treatment in hospital with surgeons

fees and an unlimited cancer pledgerdquoHe explained ldquoPart of the problem is that

people have got no idea of the range and varietyof medical cover available ndash and how to access itrdquo

Switch Health for instance does-nrsquot charge client fees The service isfree And it is independent

ldquoThis means you get the rightpolicy for yourdquo said Dan ldquoManyof the deals we offer as a brokerwonrsquot be available to you as a reg-

ular customer We have a widerrange of BUPA policies forinstance than yoursquoll get by visitingits website as an individualrdquo

Some of them are specificallydesigned for cases with lsquodifficultrsquomedical histories

ldquoSpeciality products includeso-called MHD policiesrdquo Dan

explained ldquoThis stands for lsquomedical historydisregarded rsquo These policies enable you to get

ldquoA COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL RECIPES andstories all given from a place of love and sup-portrdquo is how Claire Cantor describes ChairsquosPlateful of Love cookery book which has just beenlaunched Sponsored by the Lehmann CharitableTrust the book ndash which was produced by Claireand her cookbook team ndash is dedicated to the

memory of her brother-in-law Colin Lehmann whopassed away from pancreatic cancer in FebruaryldquoAs Colin underwent months of chemo and inter-

ventions his appetite was affectedrdquo explained Claireat the launch of the book at her home ldquoMy sisterand I talked endlessly about what food she couldmake for him I realised how powerless we feelwhen we cannot provide food for the people we loveand equally how good we feel when we can shareour love through beautiful food From this came theidea for the book which is a celebration of life anda glimmer of beauty in the midst of much sadnessrdquo

Colinrsquos daughter Tamar who attended thelaunch said it was easy to underestimate the serv-ices charities such as Chai provide until you needto use them yourself ldquoOver the past 15 monthsChai has given me a quiet space to think ears that

always listen and advice that will help me to with the unthinkable that fell upon my familyrdquo

Chairsquos Plateful of Love ndash Cooking for Friends be purchased online at wwwchaicancercareget-involvedeventschai-cookbook-a-platefu-love2016-06-01 and is also available to buyChairsquos flagship centre in Hendon

Switch Healthrsquos Dan Parker

THE FOOD OF LOVE

Private Functions

The UK Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre help raise

awareness and much needed funds for Israelrsquos 23000 registered

blind and visually-impaired people

We need your help to support the 36 new guide dog partnerships

we need to create this year each one costing around pound26000

To donate or find out more please call 020 8090 3455 or email

our UK Executive Director Martin Segal at martinbfigdcborg

wwwisraelguidedogorguk

UK registered charity no 1027996

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1316

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Special Deal For Jewish News Readers

Why Use Switch Health Because We Work With All The Major Insurers Including

Web wwwswitchhealthcouk Email infoswitchhealthcouk

On Average We Save Up To 45 On Our Clients Premiums

Call 01242 371300 To See How Much You Could Save

If We Cant Save You Money On Your Private Medical Insurance We Will Give You pound100 Cashback

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1416

C14 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1516

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1616

C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

Page 13: Charity Supplement, Issue 954

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1316

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

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8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1416

C14 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

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8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1516

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1616

C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

Page 14: Charity Supplement, Issue 954

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1416

C14 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

CHARITY

All aboard

for summerBrigit Grant turned holiday

shopping into a noble causeITrsquoS TRICKY KNOWING WHEN TO BUY SUMMERCLOTHES in the UK Unless you are one of the luckyones with a second home in MarbellaMallorcaAntibes or Barbados investing in lots of swimwearsarongs multiple pairs of flip flops and a safari pithhelmet seems pointless

But what if you could build up your seasonal wardrobe

and boost the coffers of a charity at the same timeSuddenly acquiring an extra bikini sombrero or silkypareo makes sense and the guilt you would havefelt stocking up for summer at Brent Cross turns intophilanthropic pride

Buying at the All Aboard charity shops which are dotted all over London means thatyour monetary donations are going to more than 60 charities that work withvulnerable children and students the disabled service veterans patientsand their families senior citizens and victims of abuse

The money made at All Aboard shops pays for hospital equip-ment outings and respite care for terminally ill children researchprojects and learning programmes as well as contributing towardsresidential care for the elderly

Since 1987 All Aboard has raised more than pound3 million for its chosencharities and for that to continue it needs to keep selling and what bet-ter way to make that happen than with you acquiring a beach bag shorts ora summer dress And therersquos plenty to buy as I discovered while scoutingsome of All Aboardrsquos branches w ith my trusty helper

pound 4ccedil

atilde

Auml

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8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1516

wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1616

C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

Page 15: Charity Supplement, Issue 954

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

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wwwjewishnewscouk 9 June 2016 The Jewish New

Personal experience of home care

drove one man to provide it for others

WHEN BARRY SWEETBAUM lost his motherto cancer the carer ndash Margie ndash who had

looked after her helped his family through theexperience This made Barry realise that thehealthcare sector needed to offer more than justtask-orientated care and so he set up SweetTreewith Nicki Bomes a qualified mental health nurse

Thirteen years on SweetTreersquos philosophy con-tinues to be about supporting individuals notonly with their basic needs but to enable them tocarry on leading an active and meaningful life

ldquoRegardless of a personrsquos care needs ordependency we support them to continue living

life to the full with care and support that isdesigned around their individual passions andinterestsrdquo says Barry

People under SweetTreersquos care range fromthose experiencing age-related fragility to thosewith dementia mental health-related illnesseslearning disabilities brain injuries neurologicalconditions and palliative care needs

ldquoOften our clients are not prepared for what ishappening to them or their family and resort to

untrained people such as a housekeeper or fam-ily member We train our team members anddevelop their skills as well as giving them supportwhich in itself is extremely importantrdquo says Barrywhose company employs more than 500 staff

Cost varies depending on the situation andthe extent of their involvement Barry explainsldquoOften the only care given by the NHS is taskorientated supporting people with the basicssuch as washing dressing and meal preparationWhile we can provide this we also try and stimu-late the person and encourage them to engagewith their local community

ldquoWe train our staff in Jewish ethics so they mayhelp with a seder or go with them to synagogueif they wish We also offer pet therapy and have a14-acre care farm called SweetTree Fields Farm innorth London The farm offers a broad range of

activities from gardening and horticulture towoodwork and animal care all within a safe andnurturing environmentrdquo

Various forms of art therapy and teach ingpeople to meditate are other resources that aresometimes used ldquoOur involvement can be asmuch or as little as is required It could justmean relieving a partner so they can rechargeand go out with their friends to lunchrdquo Barryadds

SweetTree has its own Admiral Nurse RikkiLorenti whose job it is to support the familymembers of those who have dementia Staff atSweetTree are also on hand to give help andadvice often over the telephone even if theirservices are not always taken up

The team understands the importance of col-laboration and building community links soworks closely with family members and primarycare teams as well as charities and specialist sup-port organisations The company whose servicescurrently extend to the Greater London areawithin the M25 has been awarded a gold stan-dard by Investors in People and this year waslisted in The Sunday Times as one of the countryrsquosbest employers

wwwsweettreecouk t 020 7624 9944

This weekend SWEETTREE is sponsoring TheAlzheimerrsquos Show at Olympia for the third year r

The show is the UKrsquos only exhibition and conence dedicated to the public and professiondealing with the issues of dementia and brintogether specialist care and support servicethat can help sufferers and their familiesAt the show The SweetTree Quiet Lounge woffer tranquility and time out from the busyexhibition space for those with dementiaoffering hand massage relaxing sensoryequipment and refreshments

The team will also be managing a programmof practical activities workshops which brintogether experts from across a range of displines Each workshop will offer visitors ideaon how they may help improve and enhancelives of those they care for with dementia Twill range from music and crafts to aromathdiet and nutrition seated exercise specialissory equipment gardening and horticulture ways to adapt the home environment

THE ALZHEIMERrsquoS SHOW IS ON JUNE 1011

VISIT ALZHEIMERSSHOWCOUK

WHEN A YOUNG MOTHER took her own lifesome 30 years ago a group of her friends feltstrongly that if there had been somewhere orsomeone for her to turn to her untimely deathcould have been prevented And so in a bidto prevent others in great distress feeling soalone ndash and in her memory ndash the JewishHelpline was born

Since then the charity has grown boasting acommitted band of some 55 professionallytrained and caring volunteers who together han-dle up to 2000 calls each year from people acrossthe entire spectrum of our community in theirtime of need

ldquoThe helpline offers an opportunity for anyone

who feels the need to talk to someone in an openand honest way without any repercussionsrdquoexplains Helen (not her real name) who has beenvolunteering each week for the past six years

ldquoWe have no personal connection to our callersso anything they tell us stays within the safety of thephone call They can say things that they wouldnrsquotbe able to tell family members or friends withoutthe fear of being told that what they are feeling isnot important not appropriate or not valid

ldquoSome of our callers have no one else totalk to they can go for days without sharing a

conversation with anyone elseldquoWhen they call us they have the chance to talk

and be heard Most of us are so busy rushingaround that we donrsquot have the time to actuallyhear what our friends children and other familymembers need to say The Jewish Helpline pro-vides a unique service that gives people a lifelinewhen neededrdquo

Doubtless the fact that this is a communaloffering appeals to callers

ldquoWhatever your religious beliefs whatever yourlevel of observance the Jewish community sharesthe same problems and angst as the rest of thewider communityrdquo Helen admits

ldquoAs a community we are extremely generous in

our financial support to good causes but unfor-tunately it is still uncomfortable to know that thereare people who are lonely stressed anxiousdepressed poverty stricken and suffering withmental health issues

ldquoTo have the Jewish Helpline is so importantbecause all the volunteers are Jewish so we sharean understanding of the minutiae of Jewish lifewhich we can get bogged down inrdquo

And this feeling is echoed by volunteerchairwoman Tamara Zenios who believes it is acomfort to service users

ldquoIt can be daunting to pick up the phone andcall a crisis line but our being Jewish takes awaya layer of the unknown and offers some familiarityalmost as if wersquoll understand them from a per-spective that canrsquot be explainedrdquo she says

Run entirely by volunteers the charity is relianton the financial support and commitment of thecommunity to continue

ldquoAs is common practice with crisis lines andto preserve confidentiality all of our volunteersare anonymous and so it is much harder tofundraiserdquo admits Tamara

ldquoYet we offer emotional support to anyone whois struggling to cope and we take calls not justfrom the UK but at times from across Europe and

into AmericaldquoPeople know that our service is confidential

anonymous and non-judgmental We receive callsabout all types of issues from those in crisis tothose who have been struggling for years andhave never shared their experiences with anyone

ldquoSometimes people call in the middle of acrisis other times people call about somethingthatrsquos been troubling them for some time

ldquoWhatever the situation people usually callbecause they feel lonely in some way and unable toshare whats going on with those around themrdquo

So what motivates people like Helen totheir time for this cause

ldquoI had reached a point in my life wheredren were independent and I had spare my handsrdquo she concedes

ldquoI enjoy speaking to people and was tI was a good listener

ldquoWhen I have taken a call and made a ference to someone who is in need it ggreat personal satisfaction I know from

experience how the kindness of stranghelp and I am lucky enough to be able tofor othersrdquo

And her advice to anyone in need is sildquoDont struggle alone If you do not h

one you can confide in please call theHelplinerdquo she says

bull Operating hours are 12pm to 12am Sundayday and 12pm to 3pm on Fridays Call 0800 6(freephone) or 020 3096 2875 For more inforor to make a donation email jewishhllivecovisit wwwjewishhelplinecouk

Sometimes a reassuring voice at the end of a phone is all thatrsquos

needed as Caron Kemp found when she visited Jewish Helpline

Hello is it me yoursquore looking for

Sweet charity

Barry Sweetbaum who learnt through experience

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1616

C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner

Page 16: Charity Supplement, Issue 954

8152019 Charity Supplement Issue 954

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcharity-supplement-issue-954 1616

C16 The Jewish News 9 June 2016 wwwjewishne

THE

NER ORRECOMMUNITYCENTRE

Opened in 2013 the Ner Orre

Community Centre at Mill Hill

Synagogue is suitable for all kinds

of events The hall can host 550

guests seated theatre style or

for a standing reception 400 for

a seated dinner and 270 guests

seated with a dance floor

The Centre has a fully equipped

state-of-the-art KLBD kitchen and acomplete range of sound and video

options

We offer special discounts

for charity events Full day

packages are available at up

to a 50 discount Hall hire

starts at pound100 per hour

For more information to make an

enquiry contact Gerry on

t 020 8959 1137

e infonerorrecouk

Photography Credits

Top Lara Minsky Photography

Middle Left Jamie Nessim Photography

Middle Right Lara Minsky Photography

Bottom Mill Hill Shabbat UK Dinner