Caring for the Jewish Community
As the umbrella body for the seven Jewish welfare organisations, JCC held a Planning Meeting at the end of 2011 to try and assess the needs of the community in the short, medium and long term. These are some of the issues that were raised. DEMOGRAPHICS The numbers of the Western Cape Jewish Community appear […]
For the past 5 years Nechama has been providing the Cape Town Jewish Community with Compassion Packs. Packed by the volunteers at Giftime and distributed by the Chevra Kadisha and the Rabbi’s in each Community, the Compassion Pack has been positively accepted in the community as a source of comfort at a great time of […]
[nggallery id=2] Highlights at CJSA during 2011 included the fish braai in Sea Point, the 2011 Pesach vintage, the Goudini get-away, Ot Azey – the immersion course in Yiddish, the Hobbies & Crafts Fair, a special Milnerton twilight supper, the Men’s Schmooze Group and Art Classes. Fish Braai in Sea Point A delicious fish braai […]
In tribute to Solly Greenstein who passed away in 2011, we would like to re-publish the interview with him after receiving his JCC Award in 2010. JEWISH CARE CAPE AWARDEE – SOLLY GREENSTEIN, CHAIRPERSON OF GLENDALE – Home for the Intellectually Challenged As mentioned in the previous ‘Shifra Says’ I have brought you a story […]
Giving wisely, the concept of giving to those less fortunate or the activity of ‘giving’ for giving’s sake! I have always been of the belief and practise that if you give open heartedly without wanting anything in return inevitably the Universe will ultimately bless you with the things you need. In other words giving altruistically […]
Nechama is a volunteer-based organisation which provides emotional support and counselling for persons of the Jewish faith who have suffered a bereave ment or loss. Our counselling method, using a non-judgmental confidential approach, provides a nurturing and caring environment for comfort and growth. Through care and compassion, we support the bereaved and their families through […]