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Annual Review 2019 Contents
Annual Review 2019 Contents A word from the Chief Executive 3 A word from the Chairman 4 Introduction from a member 5 Our vision 6 Our mission 6 Employment 7 New Chapters 8 Langdon Brady Club 9 Langdon College 10 Supported Living 11 Social 12 Volunteering 13 Jewish Culture 14 Fundraising & events 15 Our financial year 16 Employers 17 Patrons 18 Trustees 19 Looking ahead 20 ANNUAL REVIEW 2019 • 2 A word from the Chief Executive My first year as Langdon’s Chief Executive has been one of listening, learning and understanding. It has been a year in which we have been able to focus the organisation’s mission and purpose and to embark upon a process in which we can develop a new five-year strategy that all our stakeholders can support. As a parent of a daughter with a severe learning disability, I know only too well the essential role that organisations such as Langdon play in the lives of members and their families and the challenge of working against the low expectations that society has of people with learning disabilities and those with autistic spectrum disorders. We aspire to provide a ‘greenhouse’ for our members, in which our members, rather than a ‘warehouse’ in which it is too easy to see care as a need in itself rather than a means to much more positive outcomes. Our staff are the most important asset of the organisation and the past year has demonstrated the significant amount of work we have to do to equip them to have the depth of skills and knowledge required to meet our members’ needs. -
Kol Kehillat Kernow 06 09.FH11
KolKol KehillatKehillat KernowKernow Voice of the Jewish community in Cornwall Issue 15 kehillatkernow.com Elul 5766/September 2006 Summer visitors: liturgy, lecture and Limmud Harvey Kurzfield Elkan Levy, co-director of the United Synagogue Office for Small Communities, together with his wife Celia, visited our community for the weekend of 22nd July 2006. Elkan conducted the Friday night service at Milton & Glorias Harvey Kurzfield and Elkan Levy admiring the ark. This was donated by Estelle Moses, who house using the liturgy from the Singer prayer had it made up by a cabinet-maker to a design by Anne Hearle. Anne also added the Hebrew inscription, which translates as Open my heart to wisdom and understanding and made book, reawakening many memories for those the curtains which depict the stone tablets. brought up in the Orthodox tradition. Elkans enthusiasm really engaged those present and On Sunday, Elkan delivered our annual lecture book shop which elicited a great deal of interest the service was enjoyed by all. Members were at Carnon Downs Village Hall. Leslie had and generated excellent sales. also presented with copies of the The Song submitted a notice of this event to the Coracle, Elkan delivered his lecture, Cromwell and the and Spirit of Shabbat CD, a booklet for the Truro Cathedrals newsletter to all churches in rabbi with a terrific sense of drama so that Grace after Meals service and a What Will Cornwall, and this brought a welcome influx you almost felt as if you were viewing events You Do? booklet subtitled 48 things you can of visitors to the event. -
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Trustees‟ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2016
Norwood Ravenswood (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Trustees‟ Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2016 Registered Charity Number: 1059060 Registered Company Number: 03263519 Contents Page Charity Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Trustees‟ Annual Report: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-16 Objectives and Activities …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Structure, Governance and Management ………………………………………………………………….. 5 Strategic Report: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 - 16 Strategic Priorities ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Achievements and Performance ………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Financial Review ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Plans for Future Periods …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Principal Risks and Uncertainties………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Independent Auditor‟s Report …………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities ………………………………………………………………… 18 Consolidated Balance Sheet ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows …………………………………………………………………………. 20 Notes to the Financial Statements …………………………………………………………………………………. 21-45 2 Norwood Ravenswood – for the year ended 31 March 2016 CHARITY INFORMATION Patron HM The Queen Patron of Children‟s‟ Services Cherie Blair Patron of Adults‟ Services Norma Brier Patron of Volunteering Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis Presidents Lord Jon Mendelsohn (appointed 16 Nov 2015) Lady Nicola Mendelsohn CBE (appointed 16 Nov -
Anglo-Jewry's Experience of Secondary Education
Anglo-Jewry’s Experience of Secondary Education from the 1830s until 1920 Emma Tanya Harris A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements For award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies University College London London 2007 1 UMI Number: U592088 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Dissertation Publishing UMI U592088 Published by ProQuest LLC 2013. Copyright in the Dissertation held by the Author. Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. ProQuest LLC 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1346 Abstract of Thesis This thesis examines the birth of secondary education for Jews in England, focusing on the middle classes as defined in the text. This study explores various types of secondary education that are categorised under one of two generic terms - Jewish secondary education or secondary education for Jews. The former describes institutions, offered by individual Jews, which provided a blend of religious and/or secular education. The latter focuses on non-Jewish schools which accepted Jews (and some which did not but were, nevertheless, attended by Jews). Whilst this work emphasises London and its environs, other areas of Jewish residence, both major and minor, are also investigated. -
JVN Newsletter2011.Indd
jewish volunteering network NEWS Issue 5: Autumn/Winter 2011 Interested in inter-communal relationship-building, The one stop shop for Jewish volunteering community service, civic engagement and leadership development? The Coexistence Trust internship programme is for you. Welcoming undergraduate and recent graduates with excellent interpersonal skills, internships are generally for a three month period though shorter or longer periods can be discussed and both part time and full On your marks, get set.... time positions are available. JVN shortlisted as Would you like to volunteer your time tutoring in a homework JVN Olympic go club? This is a great opportunity to share your skills, knowledge and expertise with younger GIFT’s new homework club takes place in Edgware on Tuesdays children in an informal setting. Charity of the Year 2011 and Thursdays between 4:30pm and 6:30pm for years 7 – 13, and in Hendon on Sundays from With less than a year to go before the greatest show on earth hits town 10am -12 noon. In fantastic news, JVN has been shortlisted in the Charity for London 2012, the fruits of the Jewish community’s planning are truly beginning to fl ourish. New Skill set for the New Year! Are you non-judgmental, open Times awards as Charity of the Year 2011: with an income Then why not join the next training session for new volunteers minded and empathetic? of less than one million. The Jewish Committee for the London Games (JCLG) was formed just on the Jewish Helpline, providing a “listening ear” to those in crisis. The telephone line and Charity Times is the leading magazine in the not-for- over two years ago to bring together a consortium of key community training is based in North West London. -
Gen17 Australian Jewish Community Survey Preliminary Findings
GEN17 AUSTRALIAN JEWISH COMMUNITY SURVEY PRELIMINARY FINDINGS DAVID GRAHAM & ANDREW MARKUS Research Partners funding Partners All rights reserved © David Graham and Andrew Markus First published 2018 Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation Faculty of Arts Monash University Victoria 3800 https://arts.monash.edu/acjc/ And JCA 140-146 Darlinghurst Rd Darlinghurst NSW 2023 http://www.JCA.org.au ISBN: 978-0-9945960-6-2 This work is copyright. Apart for any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of it may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the publisher. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction rights should be directed to the publisher. CONTENTS FOREWORD 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2 AUTHORS 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 INTRODUCTION 7 DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW OF AUSTRALIA’S JEWISH POPULATION 9 JEWISH IDENTITY 12 JEWISH INTERMARRIAGE 24 JEWISH EDUCATION 33 JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE 42 SOCIOECONOMIC WELLBEING AND DISADVANTAGE 46 CHARITABLE GIVING 50 IMMIGRANTS 55 ISRAEL 60 ANTISEMITISM 67 APPENDIX 1: CHANGE OVER TIME 72 APPENDIX 2: WORLD COMPARISONS 75 APPENDIX 3: METHODOLOGY 78 APPENDIX 4: RESPONDENT PROFILE 85 FOREWORD Whilst having the ninth largest Jewish population in the world, the Australian Jewish community has again punched well above its weight in delivering Gen17: Australia’s Jewish Community Survey. With 8,621 responses nationally, it is not only the largest such study ever conducted in Australia but one of the largest samples ever collected across the globe in a national Jewish community study. Even before considering the findings, this highlights the success, nature and engagement of our dedicated community. A survey is only as good as the willingness of participants to complete it. -
SENCO Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator
Special Needs 1 A guide for parents and carers of Jewish children with special educational needs Compiled under the auspices of the Board of Deputies, 6 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2LP Special Needs 2 Acknowledgements Many people contributed to the development of this booklet in what was truly a combined effort. The production team included Sharon Bourla of Norwood Ravenswood, Ella Marks of the League of Jewish Women and the Board of Deputies, Amanda Moss from Kisharon, Sandy Patashnik from the Agency for Jewish Education, Philippa Travis from the Board of Deputies, and Marlena Schmool and Samantha Blendis of the Board. The original inspiration came from Susan Pascoe, a member of the Community Issues Divisional Board of the Board of Deputies, without her the task would never have been undertaken and she is especially to be thanked for her guidance. We are also indebted to The Ashdown Trust, The Kessler Foundation and The J E Joseph Charitable Trust for making the production possible. We thank them for their generosity and support. Special Needs 3 Preface This guide has been developed in response to a need. It aims to draw together in a ‘one-stop booklet’, information which will help parents of Jewish children with special needs. Specifically, it seeks to advise them where to go to obtain support and assistance at different stages in their children’s lives, covering both general and Jewish aspects. It has been a co- operative initiative in which the Board of Deputies, Norwood Ravenswood, Kisharon and the Agency for Jewish Education have all been involved. -
University of Southampton Research Repository Eprints Soton
University of Southampton Research Repository ePrints Soton Copyright © and Moral Rights for this thesis are retained by the author and/or other copyright owners. A copy can be downloaded for personal non-commercial research or study, without prior permission or charge. This thesis cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the copyright holder/s. The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. When referring to this work, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given e.g. AUTHOR (year of submission) "Full thesis title", University of Southampton, name of the University School or Department, PhD Thesis, pagination http://eprints.soton.ac.uk UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON FACULTY OF LAW, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES School of Humanities A biographical study of the early beneficiaries: The Jewish Education Aid Society. by Micheline Ann Stevens Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy June 2016 Abstract In Britain, during the latter years of the nineteenth and into the twentieth century, there was a plethora of philanthropic organisations introduced and managed by members of the established Anglo-Jewish community. The purpose of these organisations was, in part, to demonstrate that the influx of Eastern European Jewish immigrants was not a burden on Britain as a whole. In other words the aim was to show that Jews were prepared to care for their own people, financially and morally. Much has been written about the larger organisations but little, if anything, is recorded about some of the smaller societies which usually pursued a narrow and defined purpose. -
Ageing Well Within the Jewish Community in the 21St Century Contents
An agenda for ageing well within the Jewish Community in the 21st century Contents 01 An Introduction 03 Executive Summary 05 A Blessing: A Jewish Perspective 06 Putting the Agenda in context 08 1. Spritual and Emotional Wellbeing 10 2. Intellectual and Life-long Learning 12 3. Active Participation & Connection 14 4. Independence and Healthy Living 16 5. Care 18 Next Steps 19 Acknowledgements 20 Action Plan 21 Glossary of Terms An Introduction The Torah considers growing The Background old a blessing; ‘zakein’ (old) is synonymous with wise. • The Jewish community has twice the number of people over 60 Our heroes and heroines compared to the general UK population. Yet most of our resources – were not young – Abraham, energy and money – are directed towards young people. • The Jewish community does welfare well. Sarah, Moses. It would • But growing old is not just about welfare. benefit us all if the Jewish • This report consulted with over 500 people representing a cross community began to section of the Jewish community. challenge youth obsessed • This report is not about being old; it’s about ageing – which we are all doing. culture. The Key Recommendations • The Jewish community should ensure that, as we age, we are enabled and encouraged to flourish and participate to the best of our physical and mental abilities. • The emphasis should change from welfare to inclusion. • Communal organisations should change to ensure they actively include older people. • The community needs to focus on this important and growing area. • The community needs to listen to what people are saying rather than deciding what they want and need. -
The Jewish Manifesto the Board of Deputies of British Jews Is the Democratic and Representative Body for the UK’S Jewish Community
THE JEWISH MANIFESTO The Board of Deputies of British Jews is the democratic and representative body for the UK’s Jewish community. We are the first port of call for Government, the media and others seeking to understand the Jewish community’s interests and concerns. The Board of Deputies acts as the Secretariat to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Jews. The APPG aims to broaden and deepen connections between Parliament and the UK’s Jewish community. Charitable activities with which the Board of Deputies is identified are funded by The Board of Deputies Charitable Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1058107), a company limited by guarantee and registered in England (No. 3239086). Copyright © 2019 The Board of Deputies of British Jews Printed in the United Kingdom THE BOARD OF DEPUTIES OF BRITISH JEWS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________ 3 THE TEN COMMITMENTS __________________________________________ 4 GLOBAL JEWISH ISSUES 6 ANTISEMITISM ___________________________________________________ 7 RACISM _________________________________________________________ 8 EXTREMISM _____________________________________________________ 9 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ________________________________________ 12 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ____________________________________________ 12 HOLOCAUST ISSUES ____________________________________________ 16 ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST ___________________________________ 19 BREXIT _________________________________________________________ 24 JEWISH LIFE CYCLE 26 EDUCATION ____________________________________________________ -
2015 Report Welcome to Mitzvah Day 2015 Dan Rickman
Mitzvah Day 2015 Report Welcome to Mitzvah Day 2015 Dan Rickman As the recently appointed Director of Mitzvah Day it is my absolute pleasure to launch the new look and feel of Mitzvah Day 2016, which this year will take place on 27th November. It’s hard to think of a time when we Mitzvah Day is expanding and didn’t see the Mitzvah Day green becoming an even greater force for t-shirts come out in force every good. We ran 550 Mitzvah Days in November, and yet it’s easy to forget 21 countries in 2015 and we’ve seen that Mitzvah Day is only eight years growth in our essential interfaith work, old. Our challenge is to ensure that and our project which engages young Jewish led Mitzvah Day continues to adults. Our Mitzvah Day Together evolve and make an impact on as many programme supports disabled people volunteers and charities as possible. to participate in volunteering, and we have continued to work with non- So much work goes into making sure Jewish schools and offices. Mitzvah Day happens. This year we have focused on making sure we deliver the This report gives you the opportunity most efficient Mitzvah Day ever. to reflect on what we have achieved in 2015, and for us to showcase how we Our new website and database will plan to grow in 2016 and beyond. make it easier than ever to register as a partner, and to find and participate We look forward to seeing you on in a Mitzvah Day project. -
SUSSEX Day Limmud | Brighton Festival PREVIEW What's ON
SSUSSEXUSSEX JJEWISHEWISH NNEWSEWS WHAt’S INSIdE.... SUSSEX Day LIMMUd | BRIGHtON FEStIVAL PREVIEW WHAt’S ON | ANd MORE WWW.SUSSEXJEWISHNEWS.COM | £2 | MAY 2011 | NISAN / IYAR 5771 • ISSUE 208 2 Pause for thought 3 Now that the Pesach pots and pans have been put away for This is not a rant at the Big 3, Tesco, Sainsburys and another year (apologies if this statement affects your personal Waitrose, but it would be good to see them responding to fundamentalist rights, it’s not intended to) we can look the needs of their local ‘minorities’. Sainsburys and Waitrose forward to another year without having to worry about how threw the towel in early; their Pesach offerings were abysmal. many verses of Had Gad Yah we can remember or even feel Tesco had far and away the biggest selection of Kosher for that we should sing. Passover products. But they could only be purchased from one store in all of Sussex. If you wanted to purchase on- Maybe what we should be thinking about, is how well are we line, use your computer for home delivery, Tesco’s systems being served - as a Jewish Community. Members of those prevented you from doing that. If you live in Eastbourne large communities in North London or Manchester or Leeds or Uckfield or wherever, your post code links you to your may not have nearest Tesco store. If that given their Pesach WE ARE FACING UP TO ANOTHER ATTEMPT BY THE EUROPEAN does not stock kosher goods, shopping much of you cannot buy those goods a thought.