Jan 11, 2010
The seniors at the Beer Miriam recreation club went on an enjoyable day trip to the Beit Hatefusoth Museum in Tel Aviv. In the past, the women have gone on tours of Angel's Bakery in Jerusalem and the Bank of Israel, returning from these trips as happy and excited as school girls on a day of fun.
This time the trip was more of a learning tour. The women, many of whom grew up in various communities around the world, encountered memories from home through photographs, video clips, models of shuls and other exhibits.
The women got swept up in their memories, each trying to search for something to link her to her own roots; it was hard for them to leave the museum.
The visit will surely remain a pleasant memory for the Beer Miriam women for a long time to come.
|
 |
Dec 22, 2009
As every year, our winter campaign is an effort to ensure that poor families do not suffer on the cold days. A large group of needy families, among them elderly people and young children, received quilts, warm winter clothes for the children, and a high quality radiator to help keep them warm.
As the packages were delivered we found out that in many cases, this radiator would be the only means of heating that the family would have.
The sighs of relief underscored how biting the Jerusalem cold can be when there's no warm blanket under which to seek some relief.
We choose to distribute an electric radiator despite its relatively high price, because it is safer to use around children and the elderly.
|
|
Dec 17, 2009
We held a joyous Chanukah party at our Soup Kitchen. After lighting candles on a large, beautiful menorah, the crowd enthusiastically sang the traditional, well known Chanukah songs. The atmosphere was one of joy and celebration.
Each person received a gift to take home: A box of eight delicious doughnuts and a package of colorful Chanukah candles.
The light of Chanukah warmed all their hearts!
|
|
Dec 14, 2009
The senior women's recreation club wasn't going to miss out on a Chanukah party! The joy and singing breached the boundaries of age, proof of which was written all over the women's faces as they sang Chanukah songs and received a package of colorful candles.
True, doughnuts are not the healthiest food for elderly women who are in their seventies and eighties, but a happy heart is the best thing one can do for one's health.
The women enjoyed a crafts demonstration, heard a fascinating lecture and received a gift of a thermos, a box of eight fresh doughnuts, a package of Chanukah candles and a basket of winter friendly foods such as legumes, pasta, coffee and tea.
|
|
Dec 01, 2009
Another small token of warmth and love for our guests: One wintry, rainy day, when the Jerusalem cold seeps into the bones, we surprised the diners at our soup kitchen with a generous gift package. The elderly, lonely people received a basket of foods suitable for the winter, including coffee, tea, canned goods, legumes, pasta and other products that provide a sense of warmth and satiation.
|
|
Nov 18, 2009
The 5770/2010 school year opened at TALTAL, our after school program for children-at-risk, with a festive sense of renewal. This year, a new, dynamic director has taken over the management of the program. She has a degree in special education, specializing in attention and learning disorders. She was previously the director of a center for children with Down's syndrome, and her expertise and experience have come along with her to benefit our children in TALTAL.
The center is decorated beautifully and outfitted with the best equipment, creating a cheerful, lively atmosphere.
The center operates four days a week, caters daily to some 25 children at each session from needy families who need a secure framework for the afternoon and evening hours.
The children receive a hot meal, and many of them ask—and get—another portion for someone who is waiting for them at home.
|
|
Oct 22, 2009
The courses in basic computer use and programming are already in progress. Dozens of women are in the process of receiving an opportunity to earn a respectable income because they are learning how to use a computer. The basic computer course opens many more opportunities to them, because a person who is not computer literate will not even be able to find a job as a checkout clerk.
A second round of courses for professional photography is set to begin shortly. Upon conclusion, graduates will receive a certificate, as well as assistance in purchasing professional photography equipment so that they can start to work. The course is being held in conjunction with Jerusalem Fund.
The Jerusalem Fund is also a partner in the computerized interior design course, a new course that is being offered for the first time at Kisharon. It will be a longer course than we usually offer, and will last for a year. Graduates will receive a diploma proving their certification and enhancing their ability to find jobs.
All the courses are intended for women who are supported by welfare services and single mothers who want to break out of the cycle of poverty and thereby support their families. The courses are almost completely subsidized.
For more details and registration, call Chasdei Yosef at 02-5822792.
|
|
Oct 14, 2009
At each Simchos Beis Hashoeivah held on Succos, Chasdei Yosef distributed a blanket to each person for the upcoming winter. Two types were given to each person – one, a soft, velour blanket, and the other, a high-quality synthetic quilt.
These blankets will help the many ill and elderly people that we assist get through the cold Jerusalem winter nights in comfort.
|
|
Oct 11, 2009
The Succos holiday events were celebrated in a joyous Yom Tov spirit in Chasdei Yosef's tremendous succah, located on Adoniyahu Hakohen Street, near the Soup Kitchen. Devoted volunteers decorated the succah in a traditional fashion. Four hundred people comfortably enjoyed the chag and Chol HaMoed meals. A festive atmosphere prevailed and guests spent many enjoyable hours in pleasant company with each other. It was hard for them to leave and return to their empty homes.
During Chol HaMoed two Simchos Beis Hashoeivah were held in the succah, accompanied by live music that generated genuine happiness.
|
|
Oct 06, 2009
On Tuesday of Chol HaMoed, diners in our succah were taken by surprise when the skies suddenly opened between the first and main courses. It began with a light rain, but in just a few minutes it turned into a deluge, drenching everyone in the succah.
One hundred and fifty people were eating at the time. As soon as the rain began, shouts of laughter and a bit of panic could be heard as the diners and staff quickly searched for plastic bags to give out to the diners to be able to cover themselves. Although everyone managed to find some shelter from the downpour, the plates of food and dishes of salad did not…
After about half an hour, the skies cleared and everyone returned to the succah to continue their meal. You are invited to view the video clip that captured those humorous moments in the rainy succah.
|
|
|
| |
|
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
