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| Director |
Vladimir Lebedev |
| Phone number |
+7 (7232) 26-25-14 |
| Fax |
+7 (7232) 26-25-14 |
| E-mail |
faina@vpnet.kz |
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The first information about the Jews in East Kazakhstan dates back
to 1825. That year 12 Jews were registered in Semipalatinsk. In 1861 8 Jews
lived in Ust-Kamenogorsk. According to historians they could be prisoners of
war, exiles, merchants etc.
175 years later "Hesed" Faina celebrated its first anniversary.
The Hesed was growing and developing and gradually changed into a cosy Jewish
home. The number of Hesed visitors is growing everyday. It is not only due to
the staff. The clients also participate in the program operation and help to
prepare them. Even the severe winter is not an obstacle for them.
At present the following programs ran in the Hesed:
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 FOOD PROGRAMS - The main aim of these
programs is to provide the needy community members with hot meals and food
packages. Hesed clients come to the Hesed soup kitchen. Those unable to
come, receive hot meals at home. Besides, Jewish holidays, Shabbat celebrations
and other activities are presented in the soup kitchens. People do not feel
lonely anymore; the Jewish culture is revived.
The head is Svetlana Liberman.
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HOMECARE SERVICE - helps immobile clients
unable to serve themselves. There are few employees, but they provide vital
assistance to the needy community members. They help about everyday issues
and social rehabilitation of the aged.
The head is Tamara Rozanova.
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 MEDICAL PROGRAMS - Visiting the ill
is one of the most important commandments. One visiting the ill brings him
or her comfort and strength. The Hesed medical program purchase medicines,
provides medical consultations, and distributes rehabilitation equipment.
The head is Natalya Nedobitko.
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WINTER RELIEF - This service is very
topical for our region, where the winter lasts for 6 months. The needy clients
receive winter clothes, coal, firewood, etc. It is a vital support in our
severe conditions. |
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VOLUNTEERS - Thanks to volunteers' selfless
work the Hesed is able to provide various kinds of assistance to the aged,
disabled, and lone. |
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