Kropyvnytskyi / Ukraine
Project "Shabbat to Go"
Providing Care and Attention to Low-Mobility Hesed Clients Through Shabbat Gatherings
The "Shabbat to Go" project aims to address the problem of social isolation and loneliness among low-mobility Hesed clients by involving them in community life through traditional Shabbat gatherings.
Project Description:
Throughout the year, individual Shabbat meetings are regularly held with the participation of volunteers. These meetings help low-mobility individuals maintain Jewish traditions and provide opportunities for social interaction.
Project Goals:
The main goals of the project are:
- Improving the quality of life for low-mobility and lonely community members.
- Helping to overcome social isolation.
- Integrating low-mobility and lonely individuals into the community's social life.
- Supporting Jewish traditions associated with Shabbat.
Role of Volunteers:
Volunteer tasks within the project include:
- Preparing and organizing visits with clients.
- Conducting necessary rituals.
- Creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere during events.
- Providing necessary assistance to project participants.
Expected Project Outcomes:
- Improved quality of life for low-mobility Hesed clients.
- Reduced levels of social isolation.
- Strengthened community ties.
- Preservation of Jewish traditions.
- Development of volunteers' skills and competencies.