Birmingham Jewish Community Care (BJCC)
BJCC provides social welfare services for all Jews throughout the West Midlands.
This organisation has existed in various guises since 1828. Initially known as the Jewish Welfare Board in the 19th century, most of its work was caring for newly arrived immigrants from Eastern Europe. As the community grew after the Great War, there was an increasing need for facilities to care for the sick and elderly. This resulted in a series of homes being acquired over the years, but as the community grew each home became too small. Finally a purpose built care home, Andrew Cohen House, was opened by HRH Diana,Princess of Wales in 1994.
In 2009 the administration moved to Stirchley and then in 2010, BJCC built the Aubrey and Betty Lynes Centre next door to Andrew Cohen House. The complex in Stirchley is completed by Silverstone Court, a sheltered housing block run by a sister organisation, Birmingham Jewish Housing Association. BJCC has charitable status and is run by an executive Director; who reports to a Board of Trustees. Between them they have many years experience in providing services to a community.
As well as running the care home, BJCC runs a twice weekly luncheon club, a meals on wheels service, monthly film show and the ‘Café 4 Joy’ meeting place. We have our own Social Care department which offers practical assistance and support to all in the Community.
Webiste: http://www.bhamjcc.co.uk/
This organisation has existed in various guises since 1828. Initially known as the Jewish Welfare Board in the 19th century, most of its work was caring for newly arrived immigrants from Eastern Europe. As the community grew after the Great War, there was an increasing need for facilities to care for the sick and elderly. This resulted in a series of homes being acquired over the years, but as the community grew each home became too small. Finally a purpose built care home, Andrew Cohen House, was opened by HRH Diana,Princess of Wales in 1994.
In 2009 the administration moved to Stirchley and then in 2010, BJCC built the Aubrey and Betty Lynes Centre next door to Andrew Cohen House. The complex in Stirchley is completed by Silverstone Court, a sheltered housing block run by a sister organisation, Birmingham Jewish Housing Association. BJCC has charitable status and is run by an executive Director; who reports to a Board of Trustees. Between them they have many years experience in providing services to a community.
As well as running the care home, BJCC runs a twice weekly luncheon club, a meals on wheels service, monthly film show and the ‘Café 4 Joy’ meeting place. We have our own Social Care department which offers practical assistance and support to all in the Community.
Webiste: http://www.bhamjcc.co.uk/
Hospital And Home Visiting:
Our volunteer service is provided under the auspices of the Birmingham Jewish Community Care group and aims to enable those in hospital or at home to receive visits.
For further information, please contact Sharon Lea on +44(0)121-643 2835.
For further information, please contact Sharon Lea on +44(0)121-643 2835.
Jewish Women’s Aid:
24 hour Domestic Violence helpline (ask for Jewish services) 0800 2000 247
Offering confidential help and support to Jewish women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence and abuse. No Jewish Woman Deserves to Live In Fear – Are you a woman who has been affected by physical, emotional, economic or sexual abuse? If so, you are not alone and you are not to blame. Jewish Women’s Aid is run by Jewish women for Jewish women and their children affected by domestic violence.
JWA helpline: 0808 801 0500
Email advice: advice@jwa.org.uk
Website: www.jwa.org.uk
Offering confidential help and support to Jewish women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence and abuse. No Jewish Woman Deserves to Live In Fear – Are you a woman who has been affected by physical, emotional, economic or sexual abuse? If so, you are not alone and you are not to blame. Jewish Women’s Aid is run by Jewish women for Jewish women and their children affected by domestic violence.
JWA helpline: 0808 801 0500
Email advice: advice@jwa.org.uk
Website: www.jwa.org.uk
The Jewish Helpline (Miyad)
Freephone: 0800 652 9249
The Jewish Helpline (Miyad) was set up 25 years ago after a young woman with a little boy, living in Hendon, committed suicide. Various people wondered whether she could have been helped if there had been someone for her to turn to. Out of this tragedy, The Jewish Helpline (Miyad) was born.
We are immensely proud of the service we provide to people across the Jewish community who are in crises. We provide a lifeline to those who are feeling lonely, anxious, depressed or suicidal.
We are open from 12 noon to 12 midnight every day except Shabbat and Yom Tovim.
The Jewish Helpline (Miyad) was set up 25 years ago after a young woman with a little boy, living in Hendon, committed suicide. Various people wondered whether she could have been helped if there had been someone for her to turn to. Out of this tragedy, The Jewish Helpline (Miyad) was born.
We are immensely proud of the service we provide to people across the Jewish community who are in crises. We provide a lifeline to those who are feeling lonely, anxious, depressed or suicidal.
We are open from 12 noon to 12 midnight every day except Shabbat and Yom Tovim.
