The ‘Joods Zorgcircuit’ is a cooperative alliance of JMW, Beth Shalom, mr. L.E. Visserhuis, Sinai Centre, Amstelland Hospital and Jewish Hospice Immanuel. The close cooperation enables the partners to improve the way they meet clients’ needs and wishes. Furthermore the cooperation increases the quality of care and strengthens the Jewish identity in all services on offer. The following services are offered by the ‘Joods Zorgcircuit’:
- JMW (Social Work, Home Care, Jewish Activities, Volunteer Work, Mediation, Jewish Friendship and Dating Site, Benjamin Service Package, free quarterly magazine The Benjamin and the Jewish Diary)
- Sinai Centre (Mental Health Care and Care for the Mentally Handicapped)
- Mr L.E. Visserhuis (Old-age Home);
- Beth Shalom (Old-age Home and Nursing Home);
- Amstelland Hospital (general hospital with a Jewish wing);
- Jewish Hospice Immanuel.
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Jewish population in the Netherlands
A number of approximately 43,000 Jews are resident in the Netherlands, of which 10,000 are Israelis. The Jewish population’s need for care is different from the average Dutch person’s need for care. Psychological as well as physical needs for care are often closely linked to someone’s Jewish identity, which consists of religious aspects (Jewish laws and customs), but also someone’s personal background (Second World War, anti-Semitism and the bond with Israel) and social-cultural aspects. Experiences with persecution are clearly linked to problems with relationships, loneliness and fear of anti-Semitism. A sound knowledge of Judaism and the history of Jews in the Netherlands is essential for successfully helping patients and clients. All partners in the ‘Joods Zorgcircuit’ are experts in this field. Offering psychological security and a safe environment is of vital importance. For more information on the ‘Joods Zorgcircuit’ please send an e-mail to info@joodszorgcircuit.nl .