![]() Specifically to reduce the high rate of divorces attributed to the He has adapted his “Relationship Enhancement Program” Produced by Larry Karlin, JPSI vice-chairman, and conducted by Dr.īernard Guerney, a former Pennsylvania State University professor of This two-day program for Jewish prisoners and their wives is Notable successes is our professionally conducted Marriage Enrichment Upon completion of their sentencing, they have joined JPSI toĪssist in maintaining our numerous outreach programs. We have ex-offenders who, in the past, were recipients of the group’s ![]() Our volunteers comeįrom all walks of life - businessmen, correctional facility employees,Įducators, lawyers, professionals, rabbis, even a judge. States, Canada, England, France, Israel and Poland. Launched under the sponsorship of B’nai B’rith and now an independentĮntity, JPSI has grown to the point where we have volunteers across theĬountry providing direct services to prisoners throughout the United Superseding all other forms….” (Maimonides 1135-1204 C.E) Initially Wrote: “helping the imprisoned is the loftiest of all charitable acts, We are a small group of highly dedicated volunteers focused on theīelief that just because someone has made a mistake he/she should not beįorgotten and written off by society. Information and services for people with HIV and their families.Ĭollege scholarships for Jewish kids in LA. Information and aid to recent immigrants. ![]() Number (818) 623-0300 and ask to be connected to the NISHMA office. Like to apply to become a NISHMA volunteer, please call the hotline NISHMA is a project of the OrthodoxĬounseling Program of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles. Professional staff, and works under the guidance of a Va’ad Halacha of NISHMA is staffed entirely by Orthodox trained volunteers and Referrals to counseling, legal, shelter and other resources educationalĪnd consultation to rabbis, teachers and principals. Sliding-scale counseling by licensed professionals and interns In addition to the hotline, NISHMA offers Hotline stops about 2 hours before candlelighting and resumes about 1 NISHMA operates around the clock except for Shabbos and Yom Tov (the NISHMA are strictly confidential and anonymous. Offers help to anyone, man or woman, Orthodox or not. NISHMA means “we will listen”, and the NISHMA hotline Homelessness, loneliness, and other problems about which they have People call with a variety of problems, including depression, Someone in their family, people who feel they are being abused, as wellĪs concerned friends, neighbors, teachers and rabbis. The hotline receives calls from people who are hurting (including spouse abuse, child abuse and neglect or elder/disabledĭependent abuse). Leave message and call will be returned after 6 p.m.Ģ4-hour crisis line for families and individuals dealing with abuse We provide short and long terms loans of car seats, high chairs, pak-n-plays, bouncers, booster car seats, baby swings and more. School volunteers from area yeshivos and high schools. Many Etta Israel programs are staffed by high To a range of ages and interests, while parent and sibling support Shabbatons and social activities are geared Services in most yeshivos and day schools, as well as stand-aloneĬlasses and a Talmud Torah. Including developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, andĪttention deficit disorder. Serving Jewish children, teens and young adults with special needs, ![]() Manages blood donor programs subsidizes examinations, medications,Įquipment, and procedures publish a newsletter provide freeĮducational programs provide visitation and support for patients andįor help with drug abuse and alcohol abuse. Provides transportation to and from medical centers and airports,etc. Physicians, medical centers, and leading Rabbinical authorities forĭealing with the complex medical situations as they arise The BCC Their families they act as a conduit between patients and families and for visiting patients and theirįamilies they provide hot, home cooked meals for patients and theirįamilies and local grocers and eateries offer discounts to patients and Who are in need of health care in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Bikur Cholim is a non-profit volunteer organization helping people If you have something to share, donate or loan out, please click here to let the community know that you have something to offer, like folding chairs, strollers, baby clothes, faux flowers etc.ĭo you need something you don’t see here? Check out items that people posted or click here to post something you need Listings below for yourself or for someone in need. This can include things as minor as offering the loan of foldingĬhairs to interest-free loans. Public) set up to supply various goods or services to those who are in Definition: A g’mach is a chesed (kindness) foundation (private or ![]()
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