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Record number of anti-Semtic hate incidents in first six months of 2017 10

Antisemitic Incidents Report, January–June 2017

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INCIDENT AND records 30% increase in OFFENDERS antisemitic January compared same period 2016 2017 AT 00.0 • •CST EMBARGO UNTIL THURSDAY 27 JULYincidents 2017 MOTIVES ATfor00.01 • •to •June • 2017 EMBARGO UNTILto THURSDAY 27in JULY Identifying the ethnicity, gender and age of

is a contributed difficult and The first six months of 2017 saw a antisemitic the UKincident may offenders also have cent from the 387 incidents record23% OF INCIDENTS WERE task. Many antisemitic incidents record number of anti-Semitic hate imprecise to higher totals in some limited ed were in London inthat the first Jewish half of There 66 incidents targeted POLITICALLY MOTIVATED brief public encounters in which organisations, events or Jewish-owned incidents in the UK, according to involve cases. However, these factors do 2017. In Jewish Greater Manchester CST the offenders may not be fully visible, and businesses (where there was clear evidence figures released by the Community thenot, alone, explain the scale and recorded 145 antisemitic incidents, evidence of victims of, or witnesses to, of antisemitism), compared to 40 incidents of Antisemitic Incidents Report, January–June 2017 Security Trust (CST). breadthincidents of the increase: an increase of 84 per cent from the antisemitic may be vague and rather, this type in the first half of 2016. There were 16 In addition, do totals CST, a charity that monitors an- disjointed. it is likely thatmany the incidents incident 79 incidents there incidents in the first recorded half of 2017 in which in the the involve face-to-face contact between tisemitism and provides security notrecorded by CST reflect a general, fi rst six months of 2016. Beyond victim was a prominent Jewish individual or offender and victim, so it is not always public figure, compared to 29CST such incidents for the Jewish community in Brit- incident sustained rise in the baseline numthese two centres, recorded possible to obtain a physical description of the in 197 the firstanti-Semitic half of 2016. There were four in 66 ain, recorded 767 anti-Semitic in- perpetrator. ber of This antisemitic incidents in an incidents section of the report should incidents involving the antisemitic desecration cidents nationwide from January to be average month. locations around the UK, including read with these caveats in mind. of a Jewish cemetery in the first half of 2017, June 2017, a 30 per cent increase The most common single type 22 in to Hertfordshire, in Gates115 FAR RIGHT compared one in the first half22 of 2016. 3 CST received a description of the ethnic from the 589 incidents recorded of incident recorded by CST in the head, 10 in Brighton & Hove, 9 in CST recorded 80 antisemitic assaults in the the first six months of 2015 and 27 in the first appearance of the offender or offenders verbal in CST received a description of the gender during the fi rst six months of 2016. fi rst half of 2017 involved Leeds and 7 in Birmingham. first six months of 2017, a 78 per208cent increase six months of 2014. 49 of the 767 antisemitic incidents reported ANTI-ZIONIST of theCST victim or victims for 385 of the 767David This is the highest total CST has abuse randomly directed at visibly Chief Executive during first six months of 2017. Of these, from the 45 assaults recorded in thethe first half antisemitic incidents recorded in the first half ever recorded for the January to 106,Jewish people in public. In 184 Delew said: or 51 per cent, were described as white of 2017. Of these, 236, or 61 per cent, were of 2016. None the 80 antisemitic assaults CST recorded ISLAMIST threats June period. Theofprevious record – north incidents (almost a per quarter of the 56 direct “CST has again recorded an European; five, or two cent, were 12 antisemitic male; 121, or 31 per cent, were female; and in described as white – south European; 36 (17 high was in the fi rst half of 2009, overall total), the victims were unprecedented of antiserecorded in the first six months of 2017 were (categorised as Threats) during the first half 28 incidents (seven per number cent) the victims were perJewish cent) werepeople, described as black; or 50 (24 per when CST recorded 629 antisemale female, campaigns directed at individual mitic incidents, with fi gures now mixed groups of males and females. serious enough to be classifiedcent) as Extreme of 2017, an increase of 27 per cent from the 44 were described as south Asian; one (one mitic incidents. The record total attacked or abused while going victims often involve dozens of so- almost twice as bad as five years per incident cent) as east or south-east Asian; and 10 of this (fivetype per cent) as Arab or north African.the These Violence, would incidents recorded firstCST received a description of the approximate for a full which calendar year involve is 1,346 an about their daily business in public cial media accountsduring sending hunago. Some of this may be down to proportions are broadly typical for a period age of the victim or victims in 333 of the that constituted months 2016. There were 39 incidents incidents, recordedgrievous in 2016. bodily CST harm places.(GBH) In at least 203 six incidents, theof when dreds or even thousands of tweets, improved reporting, but it is sadly there is no trigger event from the antisemitic incidents reported during the first Far right motivated antisemitic has recorded antisemitic incidents victims were visibly Jewish, usualimages or posts within a concenclear that the situation Middle East. or posed a threat to life. There were 45 recorded in this category in the first half of six months of 2017. Ofoverall these, 256, or 77 per has tweet, June 2017 since 1984. ly due to their religious or tradi- trated timespan. deteriorated. Antisemitism iscent, havcent, involved adult victims; 58, or 17 per antisemitic assaults recorded by CST in the 2015 and 19 in thereceived first half of 2014. a description of theTwentygender of victims who were minors; and in A further 483 reports were re- tional clothing, school uniform or CSTIncidents involving the use of involved ing an increasing impact on19 the the offender orthe offenders insix 352months of the 767 of incidents the victims were mixed groups of first six by months no incidents five symbols. of the threats from first ceived CST of in 2016, the fiwith rst six jewellery bearing Jewish social media are only recorded by lives of British Jews and the haantisemitic incidents recorded in the first half adults and minors (six per cent). being Extreme Violence. involved face-to-face verbal abuse monthsclassified of 2017,asbut were not CSTThere recorded 802017 violent an- ofdirect, CST if they have been reported by tred and anger that lies behind it is 2017. Of these, 294, or 84 per cent, were deemed to be antisemitic and are tisemitic assaults in the fi rst six a member of the public who is a spreading.” 51, or 14 per were female; and in were 45 antisemitic assaults recorded in the from offendermale; to victim, 10cent, involved being seven incidents (two per cent) the offenders not included in this4.total. months of 2017, a 78 per cent invictim or witness; if the comment Home Secretary Amber Rudd CST uses the first half of 2015, ‘IC1–6’ andsystem, two incidents classified threatened with knives, bats, sticks vehicles, mixed groups of of males and or females. the UK The record total used in bythe first half crease from the 45 assaults record- were shows evidence antisemitic con- MP said: Police services, for as The 80 antisemitic and two were recorded on social media.and The the of Extreme 2017 saw Violence. over categorising 100 antisemitic ed during the same period in 2016 tent, motivation or targeting; if “Anti-Semitism has no place in ethnic appearance CST received a description of the approximate of incident incidents recorded for every month and the highest number CST has the off ender is based in the United this country, which prides itself assaults recorded during the first half of 2017 56 antisemiticage threats recorded by CST the of the offender or offenders in 275 in of the perpetrators. This uses the codes so far this year. This continues an ever recorded for the January to Kingdom or has directly targeted a on openness, diversity and tolantisemitic incidents during the first IC2, IC3, etc, comprised 10 perIC1,cent of the overall total, first six months of 2017 is thereported highest total for for white – north six months of 2017. Of these, 213, or 77 per unprecedented pattern of monthly June period. There is no single, obUK-based victim. erance. This Government’s Hate European; white – compared to eight per cent in the first half of this period since 2004, when CST recorded European; cent, involved were adult offenders; 60, or 22 per of totals higher thansouth 100 incidents vious explanation for this high toThere 51 incidents Crime Action Plan has improved black; south Asian; east or south-east who were minors; 2016 and month nine per cent in the firsttal. sixNone months 77 incidents theinvolved category; and is higher for every since April of these violent incidents incent, Damage &offenders Desecration of Jewish the response of law enforcement Asian; and Arab or 2016: and in two incidents the offenders were mixed north African. This average monthly incident totals were classifi ed by CST as ‘Extreme property in the fi rst six months of to these deplorable crimes, includis obviously not a of 2015. The 80 antisemitic assaults recorded than the number ofofincidents recorded in this groups adults and minors (one per cent). foolproof system and can only beroughly recorded by CST are now Violence’, which would mean they 2017; 568 incidents of Abusive during January tousedJune category for each of the entire calendar years ing encouraging more victims to as a rough2017 is the highest guide. were at five double the level they involved potential grievous bodily Behaviour, including verbal abuse, report incidents directly to police number foror threat2013, and 2010.graffiti, anti-Semitic or via trusted organisations such years ago.of assaults that CST has recorded harm (GBH) to life.2012, 2011 antisemitic this time This riseperiod. in recorded incident toCST recorded 142 antisemitic abuse via social media and one- as CST. This may partly explain tals may partly reflect the growth incidents that involved social me- 568 offantisemitic cases of hate mail; 56reported direct the increase in reported incidents. There were incidents in Jewish communal concern about dia in the first six months of 2017, antisemitic threats; and 12 cases of But I am clear that one such inciThere were 51 incidents of Damage & to CST in the category of Abusive Behaviour antisemitism, which could lead to comprising 19 per cent of the over- mass-mailed antisemitic leaflets or dent is one too many and we will Desecration of of Jewish property in the first of 2017, an increase of 24 better reporting incidents from recorded all total ofby767 incidents. This washalfemails. continue to do everything we can CST in the six months 2017,ananincrease increaseon the 135 per incidents cent from the 458 incidents of this type victims andfirst witnesses. It of may Almost three-quarters of the 767 to stamp out the hatred and divialso be from a consequence of involving that CST anti-Semitic wereofrecord- sion that blights our communities. of 59 partly per cent the 32 incidents of this social media recorded during the first incidents six months increased reporting from com- recorded in the first half of 2016 ed in Greater London and Greater That is why are providing £13.4m type recorded in the first half of 2016. There 2016. This category includes a wide range mercial security guards protecting (23 per cent of the total for that Manchester, the two largest Jewish to protect Jewish sites and made were incidents locations; recorded and in thisyear). category of only antisemitic types, including Jewish36communal Theseintotals are indic- incident communities in the UK. CST re- available £900,000 for innovative CST’s information sharing agree- ative and in some ways understate corded 425 anti-Semitic incidents schemes to tackle various types ments with Police forces around the scale of the problem: targeted in Greater London, a rise of 10 per of hate crime. We will continue to drive forward action and develop new ways to rid the country of antisemitism and hate crime in all its forms.” Shadow Minister for Diverse Communities Dawn Butler MP said: “The continued rise in anti-Seincidents of incidents mitic incidents is appalling and is beginning to display a very worincluded were abusive rying trend. These crimes have verbal abuse behaviour no place in our society. We must combat and tackle the root cause of this criminality and seek to build a society that is fair, tolerant and free of all forms of racism and

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51 incidents took place at people’s homes

4 incidents targeted Jewish cemeteries

discrimination.” Communities Secretary Sajid Javid MP said: “This rise in reported antisemitic incidents is completely unacceptable. Everyone in this country has a right to live without fear of abuse or attack and we must as a nation ﬁrmly condemn this hatred and all other forms of bigotry. Crimes must always be reported and it is encouraging that Jewish communities are more conﬁdent in coming forward. We will continue to work with the Community Security Trust to ensure that those who perpetuate hate against the Jewish community are subject to the full force of the law.” All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism Chair John Mann MP said: “This report should be of serious concern to people up and down Britain. If we are to pride ourselves on being a diverse, equal and welcoming country we have to reverse this worrying trend.”

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GIFT - Give It Forward Today What does GIFT do? GIFT stands for ‘Give It Forward Today’ and was launched with the purpose of creating a new generation of ‘givers’ in addition to helping those in need in a real and practical way. Through GIFT thousands of young volunteers are being inspired to make a diﬀerence. GIFT is providing weekly food parcels and practical help to over 2,000 people.

Who does GIFT help out? GIFT receives regular referrals from Jewish Care, Norwood, Jewish Women’s Aid, JAMI etc. Many of our recipients have lost their jobs, been through divorce or bereavement, are elderly, disabled or unable to work because of illness. GIFT are currently helping families across London i.e. Hendon, Golders Green, Edgware, Borehamwood, Essex, Potters Bar, Shenley and also across North and South Manchester.

GIFT Shabbat Walk is the newest and most impactful GIFT initiative. This past year over 500 volunteers have been involved in over 13,000 diﬀerent volunteering opportunities. The volunteers visit families, care homes and hospitals weekly on Shabbat and this has now expanded to mid-week volunteering, helping families with new-born babies, children with special needs and families struggling ﬁnancially.

A quote from a recipient family…. “Dear all at GIFT A few months back we found ourselves in a situation everyone dreads, standing at the supermarket, watching our card processing, waiting and hoping that the card would go through. Receiving help from GIFT was something we thought we would never have to do, but it was with a heavy heart that I made the call. The realisation had hit that however hard we tried, however we tried to cut back, not spend on everyday items, we could not make ends meet, our debts were building up, credit cards were maxed, and bailiff letters had started to arrive. The team at GIFT made an uncomfortable phone call, and for me an embarrassing phone call, so easy. Receiving the food parcels has helped in a way that we could not have dreamed of. To know that we don’t need to panic about going shopping, to know that there is food in the cupboard for our children is like someone has given us the chance to sigh with relief, to stop the constant stress the shame and the anxiety. When on Chanukah I came home to find a package containing wonderful toys for my children my joy was endless, and the look on their faces as we unwrapped the beautiful doll was one to behold. The GIFT tutoring club on a Sunday morning has helped my children when they fell behind with school work – I could never have afforded to pay for the extra help. Thank you GIFT, thank you for letting me wake up without starting the day with a tear, thank you for making me feel like you want to help not that you have to. What you do makes me feel privileged to belong to a community like ours. I hope one day we too will be able to fill the boxes of GIFT”

Ways to help! 1. Join a team of young volunteers walking to hospitals and care homes across London and Manchester on a Shabbat afternoon. 2. Help out a family after school or over the weekend with their children. 3. Homework help in a subject of your choice/GCSE/A Level support. 4. Help with food deliveries and collections – can be on a regular basis or as a one oﬀ. 5. Be part of GIFT’s meaningful B’nei Mitzvah Project – various opportunities available. 6. Arrange for a private group to come to our warehouse to volunteer eg. Community events and parties. 7. Bread Packing & delivieres on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday morning. 8. Joining our Food Packathon on a Thursday at 6pm in Hendon. 9. Be a GIFT ambassador by standing outside shops to encourage shoppers to donate food items 10. GIFT distributes over £3000 worth of food each week. We need your help to put food in the GIFT Boxes and your help to sponsor food / fruit and veg orders. 11. Financial support – GIFT needs your donations! Please contact us to make a ﬁnancial donation. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO CREATE A GENERATION OF GIVERS & HELP THOSE IN NEED. Contact GIFT on www.jgift.org / 0208 457 4429 / info@jgift.org / Charity Number - 1153393

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GIFT touches the lives of over 5,000 people each week with our volunteering, food distribution & education programmes. GIFT activities: • Helping Hand & Tutoring Help • Schools’ Initiatives • Shabbat Walk - Hospital & Care Home Visits • GIFT It Forward/ GIFT your Simcha • B’nei Mitzvah Parties • Food Collections, Packathons & Deliveries

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Ahead of the curve Back in the 1970s and for much of the 80s too, the idea that a person would need help and support to get their life back on track after cancer treatment wasn’t commonplace. Little attention was paid to long-term quality of life issues for the person who survived. It was enough just to have got through it, never mind the continuing impact on the patient or their family. Last year, Macmillan published Cancer: then and now, a report on diagnosis, treatment and aftercare from1970-2016. There was positive news within: people are now twice as likely to survive at least 10 years after being diagnosed with cancer as they were at the start of the 1970s. More than 170,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the 70s and 80s are alive today. Currently, 2.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK and by 2030, that ﬁgure will be at least 4 million. These ‘good’ statistics and the implications for the future of cancer care detailed in Macmillan’s report, are not news to Chai. We have long been aware that the combination of medical and wellbeing advances, as well as an ageing population,

mean that today cancer is often a chronic rather than a terminal condition. But like Macmillan, we also frequently hear people talk of having ‘fallen off a cliff’ as they try to adjust to the complex emotional and physical after effects of cancer treatment. For example, a person living with or beyond cancer may suffer other illnesses, such as diabetes, heart problems or kidney disease. They may experience nerve pain (neuropathy), fatigue, and eating and bowel problems, which result in enduring day-to-day life changes. Even when cancer leaves no permanent physical changes, a person may feel differently about their body. Chai helps clients deal with the impact of the many physical and psychological changes with therapeutic treatments, nutritional advice, physiotherapy, fitness and body image support as well as through our Medical Outpatient Rehabilitation and Palliative Care and Clinic, which opened in 2011. The shift towards cancer survival does not however mean we are any less focused on supporting those who are facing a less positive outcome, nor less aware of

THE JEWISH WEEKLY the family members whose lives are also deeply affected – in fact 40% of our clients are not the patient. Cancer changes relationship dynamics as roles are reversed, familiar activities are put on hold and economic pressures build. Our services address each of these aspects. Our counsellors provide individual, couples and family therapy, as well as art and music therapy for those who find it difficult to articulate in a usual counselling setting. A specialist advisor can help clients with form-filling in order to claim benefits, including those that are nonmeans tested. Chai can also refer clients to agencies that offer practical support or provide volunteers to help ease everyday pressures: cooking, keeping on top of bills, shopping and picking the children up from school. And when there is a bereavement, Chai continues to provide services for as long as they are needed. In the twenty-seven years since Chai began operating as a telephone information and helpline, it has pioneered innovative responses. Just one example is our Chai in Schools programme, which bringing counsellors and therapists into the school environment to support pupils who are affected by a diagnosis in the family, and gives

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27 JULY 2017 teachers essential training in how best deal with and respond to the challenges these youngsters are experiencing. We predict pressure on this service will only increase as, sadly, more young parents are diagnosed. Just one day recently saw Proudly showing support for Chai Cancer Care 10 children from three families diagnosis has on the patient and register with us. their family. We need to reach more The expansion to our premises people and let them know about in Manchester could not be more Chai’s services. We need to overtimely and enables us to signifi- come any remaining taboos about cantly add to the range and number seeking support – it takes just one of services that will be of benefit phone call to access our multi-levto clients across the northwest re- elled support. Today, as we enter gion. At the same time our Home this new era of survivorship, Chai Support Service continues to bring provides 52 different services, vital services to those who are too across a nationwide network of unwell to come to us. care hubs and satellites. We are Predicting the need blessed to have exceptional teams Chai strives to stay ahead of the of counsellors and therapists, clicurve and Macmillan highlights the ent services managers, volunteers services we already provide as vital and medical advisors who are to address the challenges of the fu- dedicated to delivering these serture. For though the future contains vices with great empathy, care and many positive predictions, the need professionalism. for Chai’s expertise and care will continue to rise and by 2020, we For more information on are looking at upwards of 20,000 Chai’s services nationwide, please client appointments. call our Freephone Helpline on Whatever the developments in 0808 808 4567 cancer care, the one constant that does not change is the impact a

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JVN Celebrates a Decade of Volunteering with Royal Honour The Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) this year celebrates its 10th Anniversary. The brainchild of Susan Winton and the late Dr Judy Citron z”l, the dream was to create an organisation that facilitated volunteering in the Jewish community, making it easy for people to give their time in a meaningful and fulﬁlling way while enabling charities to recruit those individuals with the skills and experience they need. Since its inception, JVN has gone from strength to strength and become one of the leading voluntary organisations around. Aside from reaching the milestone of ten years, JVN also has another reason to celebrate, having been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The equivalent of an MBE and the highest honour charities can receive, the award is given to voluntary organisations deemed to be outstanding in their ﬁeld. JVN is the ﬁrst London-based Jewish charity to be given this award and, according to Director Leonie Lewis, “it represents our desire to provide the opportunity for everyone to give back, regardless of their age or ability.” Receiving this award has been no accident, however. JVN has been working behind the scenes, often as the silent partner, helping organisations meet their objectives. It is no secret that charities are arguably the strongest pillar on which the community stands, and this is why JVN is the heartbeat of the

community. It breathes life into the charity sector and helps people see the true value of giving their time. JVN’s core mission is to connect volunteers to volunteering opportunities. Leonie explains: “Just as with a professional job, volunteers are more productive if they are motivated by a role which is interesting to them and suited to their skills set. Our state-of-the-art website is a portal to volunteering opportunities that match the volunteer’s skills, interests and availability, which will benefit the volunteer, the charity and their beneficiaries alike. We connect the ‘right’ volunteer to the ‘right’ role.” For those struggling with the internet or finding it hard to find a suitable role, a one-to-one surgery session is also available with a member of JVN staff. Expansion in recent years has led JVN into other related areas. They are at the

festive period. And JVN will soon be formally celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Gala Dinner in September and recognising outstanding volunteers with the annual Wohl JVN Volunteering Awards Ceremony. Increasing pressure is now put on charities and community organisations to provide for society’s most vulnerable groups. The role of JVN will therefore become ever more important as it continues to engage volunteers who are prepared to commit to uphold these vital services. It is a lot for a small charity to take on, but JVN is ready for the challenge! If you have time to volunteer or you work for a charity that could use JVN’s help, you can take a look at their website at www.jvn.org.uk and get in touch by emailing getinvolved@jvn. org.uk, by calling 020 8203 6427, or on Twitter @JVN_org_uk.

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Busy term at Chaverim youth organisation Chaverim youth organisation has had a busy term. As well as its busy weekday Achim programme where boys get together for a short shiur, refreshments and some games, we also had our weekly Vaad programme on Thursday nights, aimed at boys from the upper school. This enables them to get together, have some kugel and cholent and hear Divrei Torah from various Rabbanim who included Rabbi Greenberg, Rabbi Danny Kirsh, Rabbi Yitzy David, Rabbi Reuven Stepsky, Rav Yitzchok weitz and Reb Menachem Junick. These programmes have proved to be a great success for the boys, with many participating. As well as our regular programmes, Chaverim held a special Shabbaton for boys from years 10,11 and 12 after their GCSEs and A-levels. To ﬁnish of the term, Chaverim held a special barbecue for the Year 12 boys who are

forefront of maintaining standards within the charity sector, advising and training charity professionals and trustees in how to uphold good practice in volunteer management and charity governance respectively. To meet new demands, projects have been created: the Supported Volunteering Project, to provide mentors to assist those with extra support needs to volunteer; and the Bnei Mitzvah Programme, to develop accessible, youth and family-friendly opportunities to volunteer for 11-14s. JVN recruits and manages volunteers from its Ad Hoc Volunteering Squad for some of the community’s most high-proﬁle events – they were recently a partner for the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run and will soon be assisting with Shabbat UK and the Jewish Child’s Day Chanukah Party. Speciﬁc family-oriented seasonal opportunities at home and in Israel are also made available around key times such as Pesach, the summer holidays and the winter

moving onto Yeshiva. Over the year Chaverim have had a number of Shabbatons and activities, including a winter camp which enabled older boys to join in as helpers whilst at the same time gaining leadership skills.

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About Jewish Blind & Disabled It is a worrying fact that one out of every five people in the UK is affected by physical disability or impaired vision. The majority of these are not born with the disability. Instead, at some point in their lives, they face a diagnosis that will have a significant impact on their life

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from that time forward. Suddenly, simply making a cup of tea can become a momentous undertaking, whilst other everyday tasks, which had previously been done without thought, now depend on having to ask someone else to help. Most of us know someone in this position -whether an accident victim or someone with a condition like multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease or Huntington’s disease among many others, or a parent or loved one whose body is giving out on them while their mind and spirit are still young and agile. And we know how their condition aﬀects not just them but their families and friends too, who also live with their suﬀering. Jewish Blind & Disabled is the only Jewish charity dedicated to ensuring that neither physical disability nor impaired vision is allowed to become a barrier to maintaining one’s independence and dignity. We alone provide developments of mobility apartments specially designed to enable people from the age of eighteen upwards to do the everyday tasks that are key to living independently. We also provide round-the-clock support from our own resident house managers, 365 days a year. This allows both tenants and their families to enjoy their independence safe in the knowledge that there is always a friendly face on hand in case

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of an emergency. Our tenants range from those in their twenties to over 100-years-old and between them they encompass a wide spectrum of disabilities. The one thing they all have in common is that, thanks to our unique facilities, they can live life as they choose and not as their disability may otherwise dictate. Living behind their own front door means that they can enjoy the best of both worlds - the privacy of living in their own mobility apartment, combined with the opportunity to beneﬁt from the wide range of activities and warm community atmosphere that prevails in the attractive communal lounges and beautiful, well-maintained gardens. In the next few weeks building work will start on our next development in Bushey Heath, adjacent to Cecil Rosen Court and although our waiting lists are always growing, we do prioritise according to need, so do please get in touch if you think we could be of help. For those on our waiting lists, or who are unable to move into our buildings for some other reason, we also have a free online resource (called Guide to Empowering Ability) on our website which provides personally tailored reports describing the products and ideas that can help someone maintain their much prized independence wherever they may live.

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About the Hatzola Northwest Trust Hatzola Northwest Trust is a registered charity whose objects are the protection and preservation of health and the relief of sickness. Hatzola North West was started in 1982 by a handful of volunteers who realised the need for a neighbourhood swift response to medical emergencies. Hatzola North West is a 24/7 community service, operating 365 days a year to provide a swift response to medical emergencies in the immediate area.

The service is provided entirely free of charge and currently provided by approximately 45 active volunteer responders, all of whom have undergone intensive training, carry radios and respond in their own vehicles. The volunteers all carry trauma kits and BLS (Basic Life Support) bags, complete with resuscitation equipment, oxygen and deﬁbrillators. Hatzola North West presently has a ﬂeet of three active ambulances, which are used for responding

to more serious calls and for urgent patient transport as required. Due to the proximity of its members to the operational area, Hatzola North West has a response to scene time within a few minutes. All Hatzola Northwest volunteers undergo an intensive initial one year training programme. Beyond the initial training, is an ongoing training programme which includes monthly training sessions delivered by IHCD and Advanced Life Support qualiﬁed trainers with specialist lectures given by doctors, A & E Consultants at the Royal Free Hospital, Hospital Medical Team and Police and LAS trainers. As part of their training, Hatzola Northwest volunteers have in the past been invited to join London Ambulance Service Fast Response Units as observers on calls. Hatzola Northwest has regular liaison with The Metropolitan Police at local and national level and enjoys an excellent relationship with the Primary Care Trust.

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Therapy can be fun at Emunah Therapy can be fun at Emunah Keeping children occupied in the summer holidays is a challenge in itself, especially in the sweltering Israeli sun. So imagine what it’s like for children who are orphaned or can no longer live with their own families. That’s one of the challenges facing Emunah, which supports 12,000 children and their families through its network of

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includes movies, arts, crafts, paintballing, swimming and visits to adventure playgrounds. Some children also took part in a three-day camp organised by the Mitzpe Netufa community, where activities included horse riding, cooking, a chocolate workshop, kayaking and sailing on the Sea of Galilee. Meanwhile, the older boys did a three-day hike alongside the rivers and mountains and visited Druze

You’re never too old (or young) to take on a challenge, as 82-yearold grandmother Gitta Zarum proved when she did an 80-metre freefall abseil for Emunah earlier this month. The youngest abseil

year six and above and participants will visit our projects and see the wonderful work that Emunah does, as well as touring Israel,” says Alison. A non-refundable booking fee applies to trips and challenges. For details, email alison@emunah.org. uk or call 020 8203 6066.

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centres and services. British Emunah director Deborah Nathan explained that “This summer, our UK supporters have come up trumps and have funded a programme of activities and therapies at the Sarah Herzog Children’s Centre in Afula, a residential home and after-school centre for up to 160 children aged between ﬁve and eighteen. “This is just one of the thirty-seven projects that are being funded by the British Emunah, with hundreds of other projects being supported by federations such as Australia, Canada and the USA. “We look after some of Israel’s most vulnerable children so that ﬁrst we have to gain their trust, then work on their self-esteem, while helping them to cope with anger or feelings of rejection. That’s why Emunah’s work is so important – what we do is a mitzvah.” The summer care programme

villages, while cooking over the camp ﬁre and sleeping under the stars. Ms Nathan adds: “This may sound idyllic, but life is far from perfect for children who have come into Emunah’s care because they have been orphaned, neglected or abused. Others need support because they come from disadvantaged backgrounds, as despite the perception of Israel as a rich country, there are many, many poor families.” Ms Nathan said that central to the charity’s work “are our professional staﬀ who not only provide the physical care but also the counselling and ongoing support that the young people need in order to recover from the trauma they have experienced, and to rebuild their lives. “Everything is provided to the young people who make Emunah Afula their home, from a roof

over their heads and home cooked meals, to clothes, use of the computer room, stationery, books and pocket money. The same help is given to children who attend after-school or on a daily basis. “Most importantly, Emunah provides stability and hope for the future, in a warm and caring Jewish environment.” As one boy said: “I was very angry when I came here and I’d almost got used to being hungry. Why didn’t my parents love me? I still don’t know.. It took me a long time to settle down. Emunah [Afula] means everything to me. They have given me a home, and they care for me.”

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participant was Hasmonean student Avi Benarroch, aged sixteen. Even younger fundraisers were out in force a few weeks earlier when two-year-old children did a pedal push for Emunah at Gan Yachad nursery. “Whatever the challenge, you’ll need a good level of ﬁtness and be able to reach a sponsorship target,” explains Alison Cohen, events executive. As well as Mrs Cohen’s professional role she’s done many a challenge for Emunah including the London Marathon (2015) and the Three Peaks Challenge. When in training, she often walks seven miles home after a day in the oﬃce, much to colleagues’ admiration. Alison is excited about next year’s Great Wall Challenge from Monday 26 April to Sunday 4 May. Participants will walk for up to seven hours a day, taking in China’s most historic landmark, with steep staircases and crumbling watch towers. Kosher food, accommodation and transport will be provided. For the ladies, there’s Emunah’s Mother and Daughter Israel trip from Sunday 11 to Thursday 15 February, 2018. “The mother and daughter trip is for girls in school

Get involved with Emunah If you’ve spare time and want to help, then British Emunah would like to hear from you. “Volunteer roles range from helping with mailouts and delivering leaflets and posters, to packing or photographing goods for our Emunah-on-eBay online charity shop,” explains Deborah Nathan. “We need people to source designer clothes, bags, quality furniture – even kitchens (in good condition), antiques and collectables that we can turn into profits, helping to secure a better future for disadvantaged children in Israel.” Theatre-goers can sign up for the ‘Emunah Entertains’ ticket agency to receive email offers of seats to top shows and concerts – and profits will help to transform a child’s life. There are many ways to get involved with Emunah, such as supporting or attending British Emunah’s Gala Dinner on Monday 6 November in central London. There’s a men’s lunch club that meets at in Golders Green and in Edgware there’s a weekly ladies’ shiur with Rabbi Yisroel Fine. Parents can arrange to twin their child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah with Emunah, helping young people to understand the importance of tzedakah and helping less fortunate children. Those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries can sign up for the Share-a-Simcha scheme and ask friends or family for donations instead of presents. Plans are afoot for setting up Young Emunah events in London and Manchester – or you can devise your own event to raise funds for Emunah. Please get in touch by emailing info@emunah.org.uk or call 020 8203 6066.

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Work Avenue - the one-stop-shop for all your employment and business needs BY DEBBIE SHELDON CEO AT WORK AVENUE Work Avenue, the employment and business specialist, works across the entire spectrum of the Jewish community helping people earn a living by securing gainful employment and building businesses. Work Avenue creates opportunities for everyone, at any life stage, in any situation. Work Avenue aims to provide people with essential lifelong skills to support themselves and their families by: • Providing advice and guidance to support people into or back into work • Assisting job seekers ﬁnd work • Training people with contemporary skills for the workplace • Enabling people to make informed career choices • Increasing the success rate and long term sustainability of new and existing businesses

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Hundreds of shoppers support GIFT’s shopping Day Hundreds of shoppers came out to support GIFT’s Shopping Day on Sunday, purchasing food for the Charity. Amongst many other initiatives, GIFT, through its army of volunteers distributes food to over 2000 individuals and organisations across London and Manchester, referred to them by welfare organisations such as Jewish Care, Norwood, Jami and Jewish Women’s Aid.

GIFT are always in need of more food to distribute to those in need. Their young volunteers who pack up the food come to appreciate what they themselves have, whilst experiencing the joy of giving to others. Food packing sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am and Thursday evenings from 6-6.45pm in the GIFT Warehouse, Hendon.

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Work Avenue helped Elliot compile a CV and carried out a mock interview with him. They ensured he was completely prepared for this interview, which ultimately proved successful and he was offered a fantastic senior role which he has been doing for over two years now. Career Developer Daniel, 40 After graduating from university, Joel went into his family’s business. After nearly twenty years in the same job, he approached Work Avenue for careers guidance. A very senior role came up at a large Jewish charity that Work Avenue felt Joel had the skills for, but was not confident enough to apply for. Work Avenue assisted Joel with his CV and interview technique and he secured this Chief Operating Officer role. Joel is a clear example of someone who was ambitious to develop his career but benefitted from the assistance of Work Avenue to achieve this.

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Camp Simcha - bringing families together When a child is diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness the whole family’s world is shattered.

It is not just the child and their parents who are impacted, but also siblings, grandparents and extended family, as overnight their world changes and ‘normal’ family life is wiped out. All the hopes they had for that child’s future have a question mark over them. Yet this is the time when that child needs the strength of his or her family more than ever. This is where Camp Simcha steps in, basing its support on one simple philosophy – that the most effective way to help a seriously ill child is to focus on the whole family. Its wide range of practical, emotional and therapeutic support services are specifically designed to help put families back together again. The charity now has thirteen part-time family liaison officers, who help deliver more than twenty different services and 8,500 hours of care per year to some 1,000 family members they directly support. Together with the charity’s hospital programmes – delivering balloons, cuddly monkeys and seasonal gifts to children of all denominations in hospital – Camp Simcha’s services impact the lives of over 8,000 children throughout the

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UK. In the past twelve months, the charity’s services team has made over 7,000 support calls throughout the UK, provided 2,500 hospital transport journeys, over 1,000 sessions of home-based art therapies, 500 counselling sessions and set up 80 packages of respite care. Equally important is Camp Simcha’s fantastic programme of retreats, parties and outings for all the family. It runs on average twenty-five events for families each year, as well as four annual retreats catering for over 600 people. These powerful positive experiences provide brief periods of joy and normality that help keep families together during a time of extreme stress and turmoil. Mum Sarah Babad, whose son suffers from a complex medical condition which affects his heart

spoilt and feel special, it is also a rare time for us to be together as a family. Our son’s procedures and hospital admissions are all over the country so we are frequently away. The other children hate that we are always away and they miss out on that time with us, which I find really hard.” Arguably, one of the unique aspects of Camp Simcha is the bespoke services it provides to families. From dropping in a meal when parents have spent several long days and nights in hospital with their ill child, to arranging for a volunteer to spend time with siblings or provide hospital respite, to just being there to listen and provide emotional support to parents, each Family Liaison Officer is trained to make a difference where it counts. Camp Simcha’s support is there

day scheme kicks into action. With a wide range of outings and activities for children of all ages, Keshet enables Camp Simcha children to have as much summer fun as any other kids, but with full medical support. This year Keshet has a packed schedule in store, includ-

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and other areas of his health, says: “We have been to several Camp Simcha retreats and each one is just incredible – all the amazing activities for the kids. Just when you think it cannot get better they pull something fantastic out the bag that the kids are talking about for weeks after. “More importantly though, for our other children it’s not only an opportunity f o r them to get

for every member of the family, particularly siblings, who are often the forgotten suﬀerers when a child is ill. The charity’s Big Brother and Sister volunteers (aged between 18-25) are often allocated speciﬁcally to siblings – as well as for the child who is ill. Camp Simcha Head of Services Daniel Gillis explains: “These volunteers become special friends to the children, spending time with them on weekly visits, as well as on Camp Simcha outings and retreats. Their presence in the children’s lives can go a long way towards alleviating some of the emotional impact a child’s illness has on both the child who is ill and the siblings.” As we approach the summer, Camp Simcha’s Keshet summer

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ing go-karting, trips to Kidzania and various wildlife and adventure parks, crazy golf and pottery painting. Daniel Gillis explains: “For some of the children Camp

Simcha supports, who cannot attend regular holiday schemes for medical reasons, the summer can be long and boring – and stressful for their mothers and fathers. The Keshet days are a massive boost to the children and to their parents.” As the need for Camp Simcha’s services sadly continues to grow, so does the charity’s reach and provision. This year, partnerships with organisations like Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice; Bliss - the premature baby charity; Jewish Digest – the Crohn’s and Colitis charity; Diabetes UK and JDRF UK are enabling Camp Simcha to reach more families and expand the services on offer. Chief Executive of Camp Simcha Neville Goldschneider said: “Without any Government funding we are entirely reliant on donations to support the vital work we do. We have welcomed these partnerships so that we can combine our resources in an efficient way, making every penny we receive count for the families we support.” For more information about Camp Simcha services visit www.campsimcha.org.uk, or if you know a family who could benefit from their support call 020 8202 9297.

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Resource Celebrates 25 Years of Employment Help Resource, the non-profit organisation that offers free professional advice and support to help members of the community get back into the workplace, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Resource helps anyone over the age of 18, including those who have been made redundant, people returning to work after a prolonged career break, those looking to make career changes, others aiming to start a business as well as school leavers and graduates to navigate the job market and get into work quickly. The team of over 50 professional Human Resource and business experts provide one-to-one practical and effective advice to help clients find their feet in today’s job market. Resource also provides a wide breadth of workshops and training including CV writing, interview skills, IT training, mock interviews and networking. And all at no cost! Resource prides itself on working one to one with clients to meet the challenges of returning to work and unlocking individual strengths to find a job that suits. As one client put it, “Resource is just what people need when they are looking for their next career move and to get the support they need. Everyone in our community should know about Resource.” Its 25th anniversary marks the remarkable fact that in that time

Resource has helped over 10,000 people back into employment. Chief Executive Victoria Sterman says, “Every year we help around 400 people and more than 60 per cent ﬁnd jobs within the ﬁrst six months.” In September Resource is holding its biggest event yet at Facebook London. ‘How to Stand out in the Jobs Market’ will consist of workshops and seminars packed with useful information and advice for people looking for a job or a career change. Julia Hobsbawm, the

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