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Alzheimer's
Group
The Alzheimer's Support group has been running for several years
to give support and mutual help to the families and carers of
those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of Senile
Dementia. The group meets monthly in members' homes and in addition
to sharing experiences, it also invites guest speakers, shows
relevant video material, and distributes written material of interest.
Call Paula Felberg
077-324 0639
Befriender's counselling service
The Befrienders service exists to provide a sympathetic listening
ear to anyone going through a rough patch in their lives. If you
need someone with whom to share your feelings or to receive some
practical advice, on a short term basis, then call Val 054-469
6512.
Bereaved persons
Our trained volunteer is available to give sympathetic help and
advice to anyone who has lost a dear one, whether the bereavement
happened recently, or some time ago. Call Susan 09-885 1146.
Breast
Feeding
Expecting a baby or recently gave birth? Not receiving the answers
to your questions from your medical team? Need practical help
and encouragement with breast feeding? Call Shosh 03-906 3153
(Not Shabbat).
Die
With Dignity
The Israeli Society for the Right to Live and Die with Dignity
(Lilach) has been active since 1987 and is working hard to get
the Bill through Knesset. Although only the first reading has
so far been passed, most doctors in Israeli Hospitals accept a
Living Will, as long as both the patient and the family agree.
For this reason, we in the Society ask that everyone who makes
out a Living Will, makes sure that their families understand and
accept their wishes, so that if the time should come when it is
to be activated, no problems will arise with family members refusing
to accept it. To join the Society (membership fee NIS 80 per annum)
and for any further information in English, please call Ruth
Lee 09-7412652.
Divorce
Mediation
If you would like to be put in touch with a divorce mediator who
can give you advice on how to approach the problems involved,
contact our ESRA office 09-748 2957.
Learning
Disabilities
If you are an Adult
(20 plus) with ADHD our group is designed for you!
We are a group of adults with ADD/ADHD who meet in an informal,
supportive environment to discuss any and all issues related to
ADD/ADHD and we strive to expose ourselves to material regarding
any and all related subjects.
There is a new Peer Coaching group which meets on the 1st and
3rd Wednesdays of the month.
We also host Interactive Programs (formerly Lecture Group) on
ADD/ADHD related topics that are open to the public and are generally
on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Meetings begin at 20:30 for registration & coffee; 21:00 program
begins
At Beit Fisher, 5 Klausner St. Raanana.
Peer Coaching Group
Cost: NIS 15; Support Group members free; ESRA Members
NIS 10
Dates of meetings in 2009:
4th & 18th February; 4th & 18th March; 1st & 22nd
April; 6th & 20th May; 3rd & 17th June; 1st & 15th
July; 5th & 19th August.
Interactive Programs
Cost: NIS 35; Support Group Members NIS 10; ESRA Members
NIS 25. Dates of meetings in 2009:
26th February; 26th March; 23rd April; 14th May; 25th June;
30th July; August 27th.
For more details call Nurit 052-293 6246; Harley 054-466 7657
click
here to see our website
If
you have a Child with a Learning
Disability, join our Support Group for
Parents of Children (7-18) with LD/ADHD.
Click here for detailed
information about the group and its scheduled meetings.
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Olim
Education
ESRA's Education Committee has published a booklet entitled 'The
ESRA Guide to Schools and Related Activities' which contains sections
on education in Israel in general and sections more specifically
for immigrants in Ra'anana and the Sharon area. Subjects covered
are as follows:
I, What is ESRA? The ESRA Education Committee.
II. The Ministry of Education - national and local
III. Facilities for Special Needs Children
IV. Help - psychological, remedial, rights of Olim, Tips for parents
and students.
V. Schools and related activities - after school activities, English
speakers' programmes, youth movements etc.
VI. Higher education
VII. Useful Phone Numbers
If you would like to receive a copy of this pamphlet, or would
like to consult with our volunteers, contact our ESRA Raanana
office 09-748 2957.
Olim
Support Groups
ESRA runs support groups and organises social evenings to give
encouragement and mutual help to immigrants.
We also sponsor, together with the other Olim organisations, information
evenings which give practical advice and provide basic information
to newcomers.
Olim who need any kind of information are always welcome to call
our ESRA offices. We will do our best to assist, or to point you
in the right direction to obtain the help you need. For help and
advice, or to be put in touch with other immigrants, call Ingrid
in our ESRA Herzlia office 09-956 7098.
Olim
Visits
ESRA has a support system of volunteers in different areas who
visit newcomers on arrival and provide a friendly point of contact
if the need arises. If you are a new immigrant and would like
to receive a visit from one of our volunteers, or if you know
of any new arrivals who might appreciate a friendly call, please
contact Jennifer 052-434 1284 or Linda 054-780 5290
Support Groups for Women
ESRA organises support groups specifically for women. There are
no groups currently running:
*If you would like
to join such a group or would like to volunteer to moderate a
group call Ingrid 09-950 8371.
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Widows
and Widowers Groups
These groups provide practical advice and a social support system
for both men and women who have lost their partners. Meetings
cover topics such as legal and financial rights, or focus on a
general topic of interest, with plenty of opportunity for social
exchange.
If you are interested in such a group please call Judy 09-742
8957.
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