In April 2001 a representative Commission consisting of respectable
members of the Jewish Community began searching for the future Hesed staff.
In March 2002 the Hesed moved to its new office in the center of the city. The
office is very convenient for clients and Hesed programs.
Welfare and other programs operate in the Hesed:
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FOOD PROGRAMS - Hesed
clients receive high-quality food packages not only in Taraz, but also in
small towns Merke and Shu. Hot meals are prepared close to the rules of
Kashruth. Needy immobile clients receive them at home.ages. |
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HOME CARE SERVICE -
The head is Ludmila Futoryanskaya. About twenty lone elderly people receive
necessary assistance. The staff is constantly raising its professional skills.
Serious consideration is given to the clients' rehabilitation, and raising
their activity. In cooperation with the JCC the clients are involved in
the communal activities. |
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REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT SEVICE -
Hesed clients and especially ill, old, or disabled people can quickly receive
rehabilitation equipment that helps them to feel comfortable: hand-rail,
walking sticks, go-carts, wheelchairs etc. As for the hand-rail, they are
installed in apartments of all Homecare clients. |
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MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS AND MEDICINE -
The head is Hayunya Greenberg. Thanks
to her the program clients receive medicines according to doctors' prescriptions
in one of the best city drug-stores. Chronic patients are under supervision
twenty four hours a day. Medical consultations are presented by physicians
if necessary. |
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VOLUNTEERS - provide
disinterested assistance in all the Hesed programs - medical consultations,
greetings on birthdays, assistance in cooking meals and preparation of various
Hesed events etc. |
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MAZAL TOV - is a new program
started in 2003 for young families with children under 8 years old. Besides
for food packages, children and their parents are acquainted with the Jewish
tradition, customs, and culture. The children are engaged in light math,
puppet show, and paint shop.
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RELIGIOUS PROGRAM - The
coordinator is Mikhail Bunin. The program serves to revive and strengthen
the bases of the Jewish life in the community. Kabbalat Shabbat and a weekly
Torah chapter are presented every week. Lessons on the Jewish education
and the bases of Judaism are held for the Hesed staff and clients in the
framework of the program. |
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