Bags for New Beginnings Project
Every few months bags containing essentials needed for new-borns are delivered to clinics and hospitals in Gauteng, much to the delight and relief of the Moms.
Sandwiches delivered by Liberty on Mandela Day
After assisting UJW to make sandwiches on Mandela Day, volunteers from Liberty delivered 1000 sandwiches, as well as packets of soup, to Johannesburg Girls Preparatory School. The excited children went home with full tummies and packets of soup for their families.
Johannesburg – Mandela Day, Bags for new beginnings
UJW Jhb played fairy godmother to over 260 disadvantaged Moms who gave birth at Govt. Hospitals and Clinics on Mandela Day. The Moms received bags laden with goodies such as new blankets, baby grows, vests, beanies, bibs, booties, nappies, toiletries.
Garden of Hope
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Kosher Mobile Meals Convenor
Kosher Mobile Meals Convenor, Glenda, with some of UJW’s dedicated Kosher Mobile Meals Volunteers. KMM is Johannesburg’s flagship project
2017 Sewing School Graduation
2017 Sewing School Graduation. Students, none of whom had previously used a sewing machine, display their certificates. Each of them is wearing an outfit that they made.
Brain Boost Stimulation Club
Attendees of the Brain Boost Stimulation Club were treated to a morning of singing by King Edward Primary School learners. Brain Boost is a therapeutic group for our community members suffering from mild to moderate memory loss. The group allows for participants to enjoy both physical and mental exercises.
Bobba/Zaida of the Year Competition Winner
Esther Gecelter, winner of an overseas trip in Johannesburg’s annual Bobba/Zaida of the Year Competition, being welcomed by her Canadian grandchildren at Toronto Airport. Esther had not seen her granddaughters for twelve years.
Monthly Birthday Party at Sikelele Creche in Alexandra
Alex Aftercare – Christmas Party December
The Union of Jewish Women recently treated more than 50 schoolchildren to a day filled with cake, ice cream, a sumptuous meal and Christmas goodies, with the older children receiving books and stationery from the Union to kick-start their 2016 academic year