Communal Corner

Board of Deputies / Education Department

'Seeing Jewish Life' tours: These are half-day or full-day programmes that we plan for non-Jewish pupils to support their learning of Judaism in RE. They come to London and get to experience Judaism first-hand by visiting a synagogue, going for a Kosher lunch, exploring the shops around Golders Green or Edgware, maybe visiting a Jewish school or daycentre, or hearing a testimony from a Holocaust survivor. I have a team of wonderful volunteers who guide these days for me -- and often the most beneficial part of the day for the students is the chance to ask these guides questions about their Jewish life. These tours are also now being run in Manchester through the Manchester Jewish Museum.

Become a Jewish representative on a SACRE: There are 152 SACREs (Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education) across the country and each is responsible for devising and maintaining a Locally Agreed Syllabus for their area. Each SACRE is made up of representatives of the major faith groups as well as teachers and local authority employees. It is vital that the Jewish community is represented on every SACRE to ensure that Judaism is taught in the schools in that area -- and to make sure that it is taught accurately and appropriately. Being a Jewish representative on a SACRE requires minimal commitment, they usually meet 3 or 4 times a year, but it is a great way to make a real difference in the way that our religion is understood in schools across the UK.

If you might be interested in helping out either with the 'Seeing Jewish Life' tours or as SACRE representatives, please be in touch with Hannah Ashleigh on 020 7543 5409 / hannah.ashleigh@bod.org.uk

Jewish Care

Co-ordinators for young volunteers -- leading and supporting groups of young volunteers who have placements in our resources
Volunteer consultative group
Helping to develop our fundraising strategy
Starting / chairing fundraising committees
Anyone with mental health experience to help with strategic work on the formation of the new centres for well-being
We are currently looking for people with market research skills to help us develop community questionnaires and consultations on volunteering and mental health
Contact Sonia Douek 020 8922 2000 / sdouek@jcare.org

Jewish Volunteering Network

The concept of the Jewish Volunteer Network, JVN, started when one of the founding members decided she had spare time on her hands and would like to volunteer but did not know where to start. It occurred to her how much easier it would be to have a portal where all Jewish charities could promote their vacancies. Since its inception JVN has grown into a source of information for charities and volunteers alike and actively promotes volunteering in the Jewish community.

JVN is a national charity connecting people across the community. We work across the voluntary, public and private sectors to raise the profile of volunteering within the Jewish community. Our highly developed website helps volunteers find suitable opportunities and our telephone helpline offers a bespoke matching service for specific projects.

Whether you choose to give one hour a week to a local organisation, one month contributing to a national campaign or go volunteering abroad, JVN matches volunteers with the right opportunities to fit their interests and skills. We are proud to have hundreds of charities in our network offering roles as varied as delivering meals, putting on pantomimes, making food parcels, writing websites as well as administration, hands on social welfare projects and fundraising.

Our Vision is: - To be the one-stop-shop for Jewish Volunteering in the UK
Our aims are to:-
 Bring volunteers and volunteering opportunities together
 Support charitable organisations who serve the Jewish community
 Provide added value to individuals & organisations around all aspects of volunteering
 Offer training & networking programmes that promote & value volunteering
 Provide the user friendly & effective website for Jewish volunteers & volunteer opportunities across the community
JVN has many opportunities with diverse organisations and we also need help developing our own charity, with opportunities to drive a fundraising strategy, marketing ideas and events management.
If you would like to phone or email JVN please contact us at the Jewish Social Action Hub, Haskell House, 152 West End Lane, London NW6 1SD, tel. 020 7443 5100 / info@jvn.org.uk.
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Jewish Women: Looking Backwards ... Looking Forward by Rosalind Preston OBE

Since the 1994 publication of the "Women in the Jewish Community" report, we have moved into a new century and have a new generation of Jewish men and women participating in all areas of community life. Over the intervening years I have frequently been asked: what happened to your report and the recommendations it contained? So I have begun the search for some answers. And I need your help. This is a call to men and women from all parts of the community to give their views.

ReneCassin

Are you committed to universal human rights and inspired by Jewish social justice values?
Do you have strong leadership qualities and experience of volunteering?
Are you excited by the opportunity to learn more about human rights and international law?
ReneCassin is inviting applications from exceptional young Jewish professionals to participate in our International Human Rights Activist Enrichment Programme. The year-long human rights course will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, experiences and connections to take on activist roles with NGOs.
The course, launching in January 2009, includes monthly seminars by expert speakers, a delegation to an Inter-Governmental Organisation and volunteering placements with NGOs. Confirmed speakers include Noam Lubell, Jonathan Cooper OBE, Julien Attuil-Kayser and Rabbi Natan Levy.
For more information and to receive an application form, contact 020 7443 5130 / info@renecassin.org

UJIA

UJIA's strategy is designed to help guarantee a sustainable and positive future for the people of the Galil and the Jewish community of the UK.
Our programme is built around young people and education, which we see as the key to securing our future. We believe that the future of Israel and the Jewish Diaspora are dependent upon each other and that UJIA creates the 'living bridge' between our communities.
• The Business Forum
• Young UJIA - ideally made up for 22-28 year olds who will be responsible for organising social and educational events
• Young Property Committee -- organise a networking event and Fundraising Dinner (for Property professionals)
• Jewish Media Network -- looking for new people from media background to join the committee
• Recruitment of Young Patrons
Contact Louise Melzack at 020 8369 5059 / louise.melzack@ujia.org

University Jewish Chaplaincy

Quietly University Jewish Chaplaincy has been servicing thousands of Jewish students on campus for 40 years and our work has touched nearly every Jewish family. Surprisingly today we are the biggest campus provider living and working in the heart of student life across the country and in recent years we have developed significantly.
We now operate 9 centres around the country, work hand in hand with the Jewish students' societies, UJS and Hillel to give strength to students of all backgrounds and affiliations.
This week nearly 3000 Jewish students will arrive on campus for the first time. They will be welcomed by positive experiences and invaluable resources from their chaplaincy couples including:
Events: socials, educational events, weekend trips, ways to make a difference with friends and much more.
Soul Food: home cooked meal and a warm family environment.
Representation: Providing the key to opening the right doors at university - sorting accommodation, exam clashes, welfare issues, discrimination and much more.
Listening Ear: Whether pondering the meaning of life, looking for a shoulder to cry on or maybe life at uni isn't turning out the way expected, Chaplains are available to help.
Roles required:
1. Treasurer
2. Fundraising
3. Events Management
4. PR & Communications
5. HR Support / Consultancy
6. Graphic Design & Web Design

For further information contact Suzy Richman on 020 8343 5678 or office@jchaplaincy.org or check out our website www.ujc.org.uk

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