Second Generation Holocaust Group

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC is proud to continue hosting a vital program for second generation survivors to preserve our families’ legacies – Studies in the Holocaust – Education, Memories, Awareness

SHEMA is a project-driven supportive group focused on collecting and sharing Holocaust survivors’ bios and educating middle and high school public school students about the Shoah via in person and Zoom member presentations.

Discussion, education and projects to preserve our cherished memories

Looking for Holocaust survivor stories to include in our SHEMA series. Please contact Rachayle if you have one to submit.

Please contact Judy Goldberg or Rachayle Deutsch at the Gural JCC to become involved and for additional information. Call (516) 569-6733 or email judy.goldberg@guraljcc.org or rachayle.deutsch@guraljcc.org.

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Safety Net – Entitlements Program

Are you in need of free guidance regarding entitlements such as Social Security, widow benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, health insurance, etc. Or are you in need of emotional support and advocacy regarding caregiver concerns, parenting concerns, resources for children with special needs, etc.

If you have a concern and don’t know where to turn for help, contact Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R, Project Entitlements at 516-569-6733.

Entitlements Program is made possible by the Safety Net Initiative of UJA-Federation.

Widow and Widowers Support Group

The objective of this six week group is to provide support for the recently bereaved in a caring and warm atmosphere. There will be the opportunity to work through grief, examine feelings and discover inner strengths. New group sessions begin throughout the year.

Pre-registration is required.
Fee: $40 for six week group.

For more information call Judy Goldberg, LCSW at 516-569-6733.

Counseling

Licensed, clinical social workers are available for individual counseling and home visits. Medicare and select private insurance programs are accepted.

All calls are kept strictly confidential.

To schedule an appointment, please call Lisa Barnett, LCSW-R for details at 516-569-6733.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group (T.B.I.)

This program provides ongoing socialization, emotional support and friendship opportunities. In addition, support, respite and resources are offered to family members. Exercise, counseling, lunch and guest speakers are all incorporated into the weekly program. Our TBI Program also offers cognitive rehab and group psychotherapy on Mondays at the JCC.

For information contact Lisa Barnett, LCSWR at (516)569-6733.

Mondays – 10:00am-1:00pm

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst

Fee: $10.00

Caregivers Support Group

Are you caring for an elderly loved one? You may find yourself trying to meet the demands of work, family and caregiving, all at the same time; meeting everyone else’s needs but your own. The stress, anxiety and sense of being the only one carrying the burden may be overwhelming. Do yourself a favor. Do your loved one a favor. Join our caregiver’s support group at the JCC. Explore your options. Obtain practical information and referrals. Share your experiences with others. Talk a little, share a little, grow a lot.

Meets the first Tuesday of the month
7:00pm-8:30pm

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst

For further information call Judy Goldberg, LCSW at 516-569-6733.