The “Let’s Play and Hang Out” project is designed to help elderly individuals overcome the challenging period of social isolation (such as during a pandemic) through regular online meetings featuring various activities.

Project Description:

The project organizes online meetings with elderly beneficiaries twice a week. These meetings are both educational and entertaining. Participants learn about Jewish traditions and history, sing, and take part in intellectual games (quizzes, charades).

Project Goals:

• Combat loneliness among elderly individuals
• Improve the psychological well-being of project participants
• Enhance knowledge and cognitive abilities of participants
• Develop and maintain social connections within the community
• Prevent depression among the elderly caused by loneliness

Role of Volunteers:

• Spread information about the project
• Generate ideas for new meetings
• Prepare and conduct events
• Provide technical support to project participants
• Create a friendly and supportive atmosphere during online meetings
• Attract new volunteers

Project Results:

• Increased social activity among elderly community members
• Improved psychological mood of project participants
• Combat loneliness and depression
• Maintain social connections within the community