Whether you are experiencing recent loss, delayed or prolonged grief, or facing early anticipatory grief of a loved one who is terminally ill, please know that you are not alone.

There is strength in sharing and comfort in simply being alongside others who understand.

With this in mind, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Compassionate Cafe - an informal monthly drop in; a gentle, welcoming space for anyone who would like to talk about their grief, share experiences or find mutual support and encouragement when it is needed most.  Equally, it is for those who prefer to sit quietly, in silent solidarity with others.

Above all, it is a place to just be - be yourself, without fear of judgement or scrutiny, in a safe and confidential setting.

As trained volunteers in bereavement befriending, we are here for you. So come join us at one of our pop up Compassionate Cafes, grab a cup of nourishment, receive servings of compassion, and we will be here, ready to offer a non-judgemental listening ear for when you need it most.

For further information and to register (preferred if possible but drop ins welcome) please email Debra:
bereavementbefrienders@millhillsynagogue.co.uk


 

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Pop Up Compassionate Cafe Dates & Venues

Wednesday 19th August, 7-8.30pm, Mill Hill United Synagogue
Wednesday 16th September, 7-8.30pm, Edgware United Synagogue
Wednesday 14th October, 7-8.30pm, Mill Hill United Synagogue
Wednesday 18th November, 7-8.30pm, Edgware United Synagogue

Click below for resources and support that we offer in times of loss:
BEREAVEMENT

Click on the links below to see photos and videos from past events related to Welfare:

Effects of the Pandemic on Mental Health
My Journey from Despair to Hope - Jonny Benjamin MBE
The Problem Child
Inclusivity Shabbat

 

Click on the links below for details of specialist Jewish organisations working in the Jewish community on mental health:

Jami
Jewish Helpline
Raphael
 

Tehilim (the book of Psalms) is an ancient text composed by King David. For thousands of years Jews have recited Tehilim for various reasons, for example when they find themselves in difficult situations personally or communally.

We have set up a Mill Hill Tehilim Group for men and women to read the complete book of 150 Tehillim on a designated day each month. Each member of the group will be given a Psalm to read which can be read in Hebrew or English. 

To register your interest in joining the group, please contact us via any of the email addresses on the poster below.
If you have any queries please contact us using this contact form .

We hope you will join us in bringing this meaningful spiritual experience to life for our community.  

Chani Schochet &
Beverley Crowne



 

There is a 24 hour welfare hotline available on

020 8933 3787

staffed on Friday morning,
otherwise a 24-hour answer machine, checked at regular intervals

 

To read more about Mill Hill Care,
please click here.

 

Chani Schochet leads our Mill Hill Care team which comprises of a number of different people giving their time in a variety of different ways to the Community.

We have around 20 members on the main Welfare committee, as well as other subsidiary groups. Some of the areas covered are listed below.

1.         A 24 hour hotline
2.         Befriending: call or visit elderly, lonely or ill members of our community.
3.         Chevra Kadisha
4.         Bereavement: counselling and support, as well as provision of food.
5.         Illness: hospital visits as well as home visits and provision of food.
7.         Rosh Hashanah phone calls to senior members.
8.         Yom Tov parcels to those who need or have had a difficult year.
9.         Sending birthday cards to parents of a new born baby.
10.       Attending training courses on bereavement counselling.

For these, and many other areas, we are still desperate for help.
Right now, we are in particular need of men to join our team.

Please let us know if you feel you can give us any help -
even one hour each week to visit someone or help in any other way.
Experience is not required and training will be provided.

Please contact:
Chani Schochet (chanischochet@aol.com)
Or use the contact form that you can find here.

Also, don't forget to sign up to our WhatsApp group by clicking below:
Join our WhatsApp Group

Would you like to help out within the community as and when needed but can't commit to a regular thing? 
We have set up a Whatsapp group so that if something is needed on an ad hoc basis, we have a pool of people who might be able to help out. 
This could include visiting someone in hospital, cooking a meal, or visiting someone elderly while their families are on holiday.
If you are interested (there is no long term commitment), please simply fill out the form below and we'll add you to the group.
Thanks.
 

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NEW Booking Form

Mill Hill Care, the welfare arm of the Mill Hill community offers a broad range of welfare and social services to the community.

The intention is to cater for the emotional and physical well being of the entire community. Needs vary and are usually personal and specific.
We endeavour to help we can, or otherwise liaise with the broader professional community organisations that can.
Hospital and home visitations, ‘befrienders’ to the elderly, special festival food parcels, bereavement services and general support are all available.

 

There is a 24 hour welfare hotline available on

020 8933 3787

 

If you’d like more information, please contact:

Rebbetzin Chani Schochet (chanischochet@aol.com)

or contact the synagogue office
(either by calling 020 8959 1137 or using the contact form here)

For details about our bereavement support, please click here.