Resources

Resources

This section has been put together to acquaint new parents with various community resources. These have been put together by older parents based on their experiences. If you have additional material you feel may be helpful to other new parents please click here to send to us for addition to this page.

SHEVET YUVAL

Shevet Yuval was launched by Bnei Akiva in 2008 and meets weekly on Saturday afternoons from 5:30 – 7:30 (during the summer months). The weekly meetings are planned by the leaders where they strive to incorporate informal educational and fun! Every second Saturday afternoon, Shevet Yuval integrates with a either year 10, 11 or 12 from Bnei Akiva.

Camp and Integration weekend:

Shevet Yuval partakes in both a summer and winter week-long camp. During these camps, we try and integrate Shevet Yuval into activities with other groups.
Each year, Shevet Yuval goes away for a Shabbat with another year level from Bnei Akiva. These weekend holidays aim to further develop the bonds between those in Shevet Yuval and the particular year level attending.

Café Yuval:

Last year Bnei Akiva launched Café Yuval, where a ‘café’ was set up, where about 400 members of the community attended. Guests were provided with a 3 course meal, where the Shevet Yuval chanichim were the waiters and waitresses. Not only was Café Yuval was an extremely successful fundraiser, but it provided those in Shevet Yuval the opportunity to meet members of the community and to show them their abilities and strengths. This year we intend to further develop Café Yuval which will take place in the second half of this year.

Saturday Nights:

A program is in the process of being developed, where on a Saturday or Sunday night, a Shevet Yuval member will be partnered up with a member from year 11 or year 12 of Bnei Akiva. Together with madrichim the groups will go on a social outing, whether it is bowling, coffee, dinner, baking or picnic (to name a few options!) We envision that each group will meet once a month.

Shevet Yuval in Israel:

This coming September Shevet Yuval will embark on an exciting two and a half week trip to Israel. An itinerary has been developed, where we will spend a weekend at a kibbutz, visit an army base, volunteer, conduct leadership seminar, and tour the land and a lot more!

Contact: Elisheva Wein (Shevet Yuval Madricha) ellie_wein@hotmail.com

JEWISH CARE

Jewish Care is the leading Jewish community support agency and operates a range of recreational activities as well as a respite house for children and teenagers with a disability. Jewish Care can also assist with locating a volunteer to assist your family.

For further information or to become a volunteer yourself, please call the intake team on 8517 5999 or click For More Info

BREAKAWAYS

BreakAways is an email chat group for Jewish families who have a member of the family with Special Needs (younger than 65),for Jewish people with Special Needs and others who are interested.

To join the group, Click here

For More Info phone Elisheva Picker on 9505 3050 or click here to email

THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE

The Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of social and ethnic experiences. The Circle’s unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and their families, and through the shared
experiences, all are enriched. The teenage volunteer learns the value of giving, and cherishes the experience of making a difference in a child’s life. The child’s family gets a needed respite and the pleasure of seeing their child become a part of the community circle. The Friendship Circle
is made up of five parts: volunteers,children, parents, staff, and supporters. The true beauty of the Circle is how we all link together to form a seamless circle of friendship.

To find out more contact Mordy Engel . 9527 1666

Posh Opp Shoppe

The Posh Opp Shoppe is situated at 1226 Glenhuntly Road, (corner of Grange Road). The shop is operated by the Melbourne Jewish Orphan and Children's Aid Society. It raises funds to support the integration of children in our Jewish day schools. The shop offers opportunities for both parents
and secondary students to assist as volunteers in a number of capacities.

If you wish to help or make donations contact Rosalie Silverstein on 9572 2248 or 0438 368260

JEWISH SCHOOLS INTEGRATION PROGRAM

Integration Co-ordinator: Sharon Goodhardt

Tel: 0418 378 187

Email: Click here to mail Sharon about Integration Program

Address: P O Box 1098, Caulfield North, VIC 3161