Chaverim
This is a special enrichment program designed to bring Holocaust survivors together in a heimishe atmosphere. All members will have the opportunity to schmooze and share in social, recreational, and educational activities in a weekly social program. This enrichment program will offer health monitoring, group therapy, short-term counseling and crisis intervention. Kosher lunch will be provided along with round trip door-to-door transportation (on a limited basis).
Second Generation Holocaust Group
Second Generation is a network of the children of Holocaust survivors. We are linked together with the common goal of preserving and honoring our legacy, providing support, tackling issues of mutual interest and informing and teaching future generations. For more information, please call the JCC at 516-569-6733.
Survivors of the Holocaust
The generation of Holocaust survivors has stories of their lives in Europe, both before and during the war. Survivors may feel that the memories, although difficult, must be shared to be preserved. The JCC offers an opportunity for survivors to come together and talk about their own unique chapter of Jewish history. Come meet new friends with similar backgrounds in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The JCC also offers entitlement assistance, case management, home visits and crisis intervention to any survivor. Café Europa programs will be planned including social events, holiday celebrations and festive lunches and trips.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc.
L’Chaim Group for Holocaust Survivors
The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is proud to announce an innovative Montessori Day Program for Holocaust Survivors with an emphasis on memory enhancement and cognitive skills. Innovative sensory skills will help participants connect with positive emotions, joyful experiences and a renewed sense of meaning. L’Chaim will include round trip handicap accessible, door to door transportation. Yiddish Vinkle, intergenerational programs, creative arts and music, IPad cognitive skills, therapeutic exercises, holiday celebrations and kosher lunch.
Pre-registration is required by calling the JCC at 516-569-6733. Mondays at Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere.
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This program is supported by a grant from UJA-Federation.
Education and Outreach
Throughout the year our Holocaust survivors provide speaking engagements to schools, yeshivas and community forums to educate others on the evils of the Holocaust.
For further information please call Cathy Byrne, MS, RN at 516-569-6733.
Shemesh (Sunlight)
The Gural JCC is offering a new program providing social work services for Holocaust survivors in their home. This will include care management including counseling, friendly visits, health management, food stability, safety assessment, emergency services and entitlement assistance. Call the JCC for further information – 516-569-6733.
This program is supported by a grant from UJA-Federation.
