It
was a wonderful evening last week when I attended the 2013 Jewish House Gala
Fundraising Dinner. “A night in New York”
as the evening was entitled. More than 500 people attended the Grand Ballroom
of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, all there to support this wonderful
organisation that provides crisis intervention and prevention to many thousands
of people suffering from depression, alcoholism, domestic conflict,
unemployment, business difficulties, homelessness and other problems.
As Jewish House says;
“Our purpose is to assist people
in their time of crisis with immediate intervention, crisis accommodation,
Rapid Rehousing and various counseling and referral services. Beyond the short term period of crisis
intervention our strategy is to use pragmatic and innovative programs to
prevent further crises and to facilitate the transition and integration of our
clients into the community to lead satisfying lives.”
Lead
by inspirational Rabbi Mendel Kastel as CEO, Jewish House has for 30 years of
its operations has succeeded beyond what the Jewish community aspired to
achieve through Jewish House. Sydney’s Jewish community decided it needed to
service the broader community, regardless of denomination, and has so by
providing crisis accommodation to those in need.
The evening attended by so many
representatives of state, federal and local government. All there recognising
the amazing achievements of Jewish House, and encouraging financial support for
this outstanding organization. To the CEO, board and staff of Jewish House,
thank you for what you do for the entire community. You do the Jewish community
proud.
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