SPRING 2014

RESOURCEGUIDE

J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y

Based on Jewish values, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles convenes andleads the community and leverages its resources to assure the continuity of theJewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad,and mobilize on issues of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, andinternational partners.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles6505 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90048

(323) 761-8000

The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance19710 Ventura Blvd., Suite 105 | Woodland Hills, CA 91364

(818) 668-2330

JewishLA.org

211 Government and Community Services LineCall 2-1-1or visit 211LA.org

Central Access Line/Jewish Family Service (877) 275-4537One-stop connection to community and government resources. jfsla.org

HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030One-stop referral service for Jewish families with children with specialneeds (birth to age 22). hamercaz.org

JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616 Valley (818) 464-3391Listings and referrals for Jewish engagement, including day schools,preschools, complimentary schools and residential camps. jkidla.org

ONE-STOP REFERRALS

When you dont know where to start, you can call a single numberthat opens the door to all kinds of support and information. The Ezra Network jewishla.org/ezra

In the comfort and privacy of one of our partnering synagogues, you can get help from a social worker, legal counselor or job counselor.

Social Workers:

Laurel Canyon Corridor (818) 397-2886

Mid-Wilshire (323) 600-5722

South Bay (323) 807-1289

West Valley (818) 854-9760

Westside (323) 810-2781

Job Counselor (323) 761-8888 ext. 8997

Legal Counselor (323) 549-5827

THE EZRA NETWORK

J EW I SH COMMUN I T Y R E SOURC E GU ID E

ADDICTION SERVICESWhether you are interested in residential or outpatient help,counseling or a 12-step approach, the first step to take in dealingwith addiction is to call one of these community partners.

Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 Drop-in center, crisis intervention, and career guidance for at-risk young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org

Alcohol & Drug Action Program/Jewish Family Service(310) 247-1180

Addiction and substance abuse education, support, and prevention services for people of all ages. jfsla.org

Beit TShuvah (310) 204-5200Jewish residential and outpatient addiction treatment and prevention programs. beittshuvah.org

COUNSELING & FAMILY SERVICESFrom counseling services to programs for youth at risk, there is a wide range of services for individuals and families in need.

Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505Drop-in center, crisis intervention, and career guidance for at-risk young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org

Aleinu Family Resource Center/Jewish Family Service(310) 247-0534

Comprehensive services for children, families, and olderadults. Offers culturally sensitive services for the Orthodoxcommunity. jfsla.org

Aviva Family and Childrens Services (323) 876-0550Provides mental health, foster care, and education programsfor at-risk children, teens, and families. avivacenter.org

Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and theirfamilies including hospital support, counseling, camps, andfamily programs. chailifeline.org/westcoast

Counseling Services/Jewish Family ServiceCentral Access Line (877) 275-4537Professional therapists provide counseling and mental healthintervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence,couples, and families. jfsla.org

Family Violence Project/Jewish Family ServiceHotline (818) 505-090024-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelters, transitional housing,comprehensive counseling, and education and prevention outreach. jfsla.org

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center(323) 644-2000

Provides acute in-patient, residential, and out-patient servicesto mentally ill adolescents and adults. gatewayshospital.org

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los AngelesOne-on-One Mentoring (323) 456-1157Camp Max Straus (323) 456-1155Youth mentoring (1-1 matches with adult volunteers) andcamp programs. jbbbsla.org

JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616 Valley (818) 464-3391Listings and referrals for Jewish engagement, including day schools, preschools, complimentary schools and residentialcamps. jkidla.org

COUNSELING & FAMILY SERVICES (Continued)JQWarmline/JQ International (855) 574-4577

Referrals and supportive assistance for LGBTQ Jews and theirallies, parents, friends, families and clergy. jqinternational.org

National Council of Jewish Women/LACounseling talkline and services (877) 655-3807Individual and family counseling, support groups, court advocacy, and child art and literacy programs. ncjwla.org

Vista Del MarChild and Family Services (310) 836-1223Counseling services for children with emotional, behavioral,learning, and developmental disorders. vistadelmar.org

CLOTHING AND ITEM DONATIONS/LOANS (GMACH)

Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, donate furniture you dont use or need gently-used clothes for your family, call these community partners.

BTS Thrift Boutique/Beit TShuvah (310) 204-4669Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thriftstore. beittshuvah.org/bts-thrift-boutique

Home Item Distribution/Global Kindness (310) 402-8882Collects donations and distributes clothing, housewares, electronics, toys, and more at no cost.myglobalkindness.org

Medical Equipment Loan/Bikur Cholim (323) 852-1900Loans out free medical equipment to patients of all ages.bikurcholim.net

National Council of Jewish Women/LACouncil Thrift Shops (800) 400-6259Clothing Vouchers/Talkline (877) 655-3807Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thriftstore. Provides clothing vouchers through talkline.ncjwla.org/council-thrift-shops

Second Chance GMach/Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000Provides gently-used furniture and appliances to families inneed. tomcheishabbos.org

EMPLOYMENTFrom resume writing to ESL classes to job training to AA degreeprograms, if you need help with employment, youll find it here.

Jewish Vocational ServiceMain Offices: City (323) 761-8888

Valley (818) 501-7755

The Ezra Network (323) 761-8888 ext. 8997(Job counselor in synagogues)

JVS WorkSource Centers:Marina del Rey (310) 309-6000West Hollywood (323) 904-4900Job search and career services, training programs, and workforce development. jvsla.org or jewishla.org/ezra

JobLink/Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000Connects Jews with employment opportunities. Includes resumereview, job search skill development, job matching, and retraining. tomcheishabbos.org or sb@touchofkindness.com

EMPLOYMENT (Continued)From resume writing to ESL classes to job training to AA degreeprograms, if you need help with employment, youll find it here.

LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Valley (818) 382-6000Nonprofit college offering vocational technical training and AAdegree programs. laort.edu

ParnossahWorks/Jewish Vocational Service(323) 904-4900

Job search services and free access to hundreds of activelistings online. parnossahworksla.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/SCHOLARSHIPSIf you need financial assistance call one of the partners below.

Brawerman Leadership Institute/The Jewish Federation(323) 761-8116

Need-based leadership fellowship for Jewish students startingcollege that include a $10,000 annual scholarship.jewishla.org/brawerman

Jewish Crisis Fund/The Jewish FederationCentral Access Line (877) 275-4537Financial assistance and case management services for Jews in financial crisis. Contact JFS Central Access for more information. jewishla.org

Jewish Free Loan Association City (323) 761-8830 Valley (818) 344-1072

Zero-interest loans for students, small businesses, emergencies,healthcare, special needs, lifecycle events, etc. jfla.org

Jewish Vocational Service/Scholarship Program(323) 761-8888 x8868

Provides Jewish students in LA with need-based financial aidfor post-secondary education. jvsla.org

One Happy Camper/The Jewish Federation(323) 761-8320

Grants for first time campers grades 2-12 for Jewish overnightcamp. onehappycamper.org

Sandra and Lawrence Post Israel Grants Program/The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8320

Grants for people ages 15-26 participating in first-timepeer/educational experiences in Israel. jewishla.org

Student Scholarships/National Council of Jewish Women/LA (323) 852-8515

Offers $1,000 - $2,000 student scholarships for women in financial need. ncjwla.org

FOOD AND NUTRITION The community partners listed below can provide a range of assistance from groceries to meals and more.

Global Kindness (310) 402-8882Collects left over prepared kosher food from catered events,as well as groceries, and distributes to people in Pico-Robertsonarea. myglobalkindness.org

Nutrition Program/Jewish Family Service(323) 937-5843 x1702 or (323) 937-5852

Home-delivered kosher meals and community dining optionsfor seniors and adults with disabilities. jfsla.org

FOOD AND NUTRITION (Continued)

Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402Kosher meal delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer,or other serious illnesses. projectchickensoup.org

SOVA Community Food and Resource Program/Jewish Family Service (818) 988-7682

Free groceries one time per month and supportive services including free legal assistance, job counseling, loans, Medi-Caland CalFresh enrollment, counseling, and case management.Detailed schedule available online. jfsla.org/sovaSOVA Metro 1140 N. La Brea near Santa Monica Blvd.SOVA Valley 16439 Vanowen St. near HayvenhurstSOVA West 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson

Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other resources. tomcheishabbos.org

IMMIGRANT RESOURCESWhether you say Hello in Farsi ( ), Hello in Russian( ) or Hello in Hebrew ( ), these partnersprovide culturally sensitive services to immigrants in need.

LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Valley (818) 382-6000Offers English as a Second Language classes. laort.edu

Resettlement/The Jewish Federation, Jewish FamilyService and Jewish Vocational Service (323) 935-5303

Pre-arrival refugee assistance, family immigration, naturaliza-tion, & post-resettlement vocational and social services.

Iranian Resources

These community partners serve the Iranian community.

Farsi Mental Health Services/Jewish Family Service(818) 432-5037 or (818) 432-5025

Mental health services in Farsi for low-income people. jfsla.org

Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center/Jewish Family Service (310) 231-9228

Services for older adults including care management, counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals. Services available in Farsi and English. jfsla.org

Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700An organization dedicated to the needs of Iranian Jews in Los Angeles. iajf.org

Iranian Peer CounselingWarmline/Jewish Family Service(818) 464-2864

Iranian immigrants can access services and receive informationabout available resources in Farsi. jfsla.org

Israeli Resources

These community partners serve the Israeli community.

Israeli American Council (818) 836-6700Central organizing body of Israeli-Americans in Los Angeles.israeliamerican.org

Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500Services for Israelis in need living in or visiting L.A.israella.org

IMMIGRANT RESOURCES (Continued)Israeli Resources (Continued)

MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 465-8527Provides programs for the Israeli community living in Los Angeles. maticenter.com

Stand by Me (818) 855-9589Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrewfor Jewish Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com

Russian Resources

This community partner serves the Russian community.

West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center/Jewish Family Service (323) 851-8202

Social services for Russian West Hollywood residents over 18 years old. Recreational and social services for older adults.jfsla.org

INCARCERATED SERVICES Incarcerated Jews and their families should contact the partnersbelow for support and advocacy during incarceration and after.

Beit TShuvah Alternative Sentencing (310) 204-5200Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-relatedcrimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration. beittshuvah.org

Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600Information and referrals for Jewish inmates and their families in L.A. County jail facilities only. boardofrabbis.org

LEGAL SERVICESFor free legal services, call the number below.

Bet Tzedek Legal ServicesMain Office (323) 939-0506

The Ezra Network (323) 549-5827(Legal counselor in synagogues)

Free legal counsel including housing, debtors rights and bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employmentrights, and government services. bettzedek.org or jewishla.org/ezra

MEDICAL SUPPORT SERVICESWhen you or your loved ones are facing a health crisis, you arenot alone. These community partners can provide a host of services to offer physical, financial, and emotional support.

Bikur Cholim/Jewish Healthcare Foundation(323) 852-1900

Services for Jewish families with serious illness including short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, and equipment loans. bikurcholim.net

Brandman Centers for Senior Care/Los Angeles Jewish Home (855) 774-8444

Comprehensive medical care for nonresident seniors includingprimary medical care, rehabilitation, and home health services. brandmanseniorcare.org

Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and theirfamilies including hospital support, counseling, camps, andfamily programs. chailifeline.org/westcoast

MEDICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (Continued)

The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Instituteon Judaism and Health (213) 765-2180

Links to support groups and services at synagogues and agenciesthat provide information on Jewish bereavement, mourningrituals, and other grieving resources.jewishbereavement.com and huc.edu/kalsman

LA Community Chaplaincy Services (424) 888-4748On call private pay Jewish and interfaith spiritual care. lacommunitychaplaincy.com

Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home(877) 774-3040

Palliative care and psychological support for people facing achronic disease or terminal illness. jha.org

Stand by Me (818) 855-9589Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling,transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Israelis withcancer. ustandbyme.com

SENIORS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORSThe community partners below can help older adults,including Holocaust survivors, age in place through a variety of services and programs.

Community Care At Home/Jewish Vocational Service(310) 246-1918

In-home care for people facing short- or long-term disability.ccathome.org

Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823Free elder law services, and assistance with conservatorships,elder abuse, and family caregiver rights. bettzedek.org

Holocaust Survivor Program/Jewish Family Service(323) 937-5900

Services for Holocaust survivors including Caf Europa socialclubs, care management, counseling, in home supportive services, assistance with reparations, financial assistance, andmore. jfsla.org

Holocaust Survivor Services/Bet Tzedek Legal Services(323) 549-5883

Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for reparations, pensions, and other benefits.bettzedek.org

SENIORS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS(Continued)

JFS Care/Jewish Family Service (855) 455-2273In-home caregivers for seniors and adults. jfscare.org

Los Angeles Jewish Home (877) 774-3306Multi-level senior living services from independent to dementiacare. jha.org

Menorah Housing Foundation (310) 477-1476Affordable independent-living apartment rentals for low-income seniors. menorahhousing.org

Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/Jewish Family Service

Centers offer care management, meal programs, health andwellness, mental health services, transportation, in-home support, home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial pre-screening for Jewish free burial. jfsla.orgFelicia Mahood Multipurpose Center (310) 231-922811338 Santa Monica Blvd. near Sawtelle

Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center (323) 937-5900330 N. Fairfax near Beverly Blvd.

Israel Levin Senior Center (310) 396-0205201 Ocean Front Walk in Venice

Pico-Robertson Family Resource Center (310) 247-08648838 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson

Valley Storefront Senior Center (818) 984-138012821 Victory Blvd. near Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood

W. Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center (323) 851-82027377 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood

Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home(877) 774-3040

Palliative care and psychological support for people and theirfamilies facing a terminal illness. jha.org

Westside JCC Senior Programs (323) 938-2531Senior programming including wellness classes, holiday/socialprograms, and programs for frail seniors. westsidejcc.org

SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITY SERVICESCHILDREN*

The community partners listed below provide help to kids withspecial needs and disabilities, as well as much-needed support to thefamilies who love them, including parents, grandparents and siblings.

Children with Special Needs Loans/Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830

Interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for diagnostic expenses, behavioral supports, and more. jfla.org

Friendship Circle Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with special needs and their families.Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233friendshipcircleca.orgFriendship Circle by the Sea (Pacific Palisades) (310) 454-7783 fcpalisades.orgFriendship Circle Los Angeles (310) 280-0955 fcla.orgFriendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 gotfriends.comValley Friendship Circle (Studio City) (818) 508-6633 valleyfriendshipcircle.com

HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030One-stop referral service and support services for Jewish families with children with special needs. hamercaz.org

Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907Program for Jewish teens with special needs. fwusy.net

JBI International (323) 500-3700Free braille, large print and audio publications of Jewish cultural, liturgical and educational material from The JewishBraille Library. Available in seven languages including Russian, Yiddish, Hebrew and Spanish. jbilibrary.org

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles(818) 456-1144

Group mentoring with ETTA for adults with special needs, and1on 1 mentoring with Friendship Circle for siblings of childrenwith special needs. jbbbsla.org

Jewish Life Programs/Vista Del Mar(310) 836-1222 x322

Nes Gad ol/Miracle Project offers religious, cultural and artsprogramming for children with autism and other specialneeds. vistadelmar.org

Online Jewish Academy/BJE (818) 464-3399Online courses designed to complement students classroomlearning for teens in Jewish high schools with learning needsand a spectrum of disorders. onlinejewishacademy.org

OurSpace (818) 530-4069Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, and servingthe entire community, this program offers a full range oflearning, social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children,teens, and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org

Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425Social programming for children and young adults with specialneeds in the South Bay. shlemutnetwork@gmail.comand shlemutnetwork.org

Yachad (310) 229-9000 x206Inclusive Jewish social programming for children, teens, andadults with special needs. yachadla.com

SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITY SERVICESADULTS

The community partners listed below provide an array of services and programs for adults with special needs and disabiliities and their caregivers.

Assessment and Disability Services/Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888

Comprehensive vocational evaluations of individuals withdisabilities. jvsla.org

Chaverim/Jewish Family Service (818) 464-3360Social-recreational club for Jewish adults with special needs.jfsla.org

Conservatorship and Guardianship Services/ Bet Tzdedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823

Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship foradults with special needs. bettzedek.org

JBI International (323) 500-3700Free braille, large print and audio publications of Jewish cultural, liturgical and educational material from The JewishBraille Library. Available in seven languages including Russian, Yiddish, Hebrew and Spanish. jbilibrary.org

Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and thecommunity at large. jdcc.org or jdccnews@yahoo.com

OurSpace (818) 530-4069Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, and servingthe entire community, this program offers a full range oflearning, social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children,teens, and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org

Residential and Independent Living Services/ETTA(818) 985-3882

Residential, independent and semi-independent living foradults with special needs, as well as recreational programs.etta.org

REGIONAL SERVICESIf you or someone you know lives out of reach of the serviceswe count on here in Greater Los Angeles, please call one of ourcommunity partners below.

Jewish Family & Childrens Service of Long Beach & West Orange County (562) 427-7916

jfcslongbeach.org

Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County (949) 435-3460

familyservicesoc.org

Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys (626) 445-0810

jewishsgpv.org

Ventura County Jewish Family Service (805) 641-6565jfsvc.org

For those outside of these regions needing more information,please visit jfna.org

*There are many synagogues and camps that offer programming for famillies with children or adults with special needs. Visit hamercaz.org for more information

Organization Number WebsiteAish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 aishtamid.orgAviva Family & Childrens Services (323) 876-0550 avivacenter.orgBeit TShuvah (310) 204-5200 beittshuvah.orgBet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 bettzedek.orgBikur Cholim (323) 852-1900 bikurcholim.netBJE: Builders of Jewish Education (323) 761-8605 bjela.orgBoard of Rabbis of The Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. (323) 761-8600 boardofrabbis.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 chailifeline.org/westcoastConejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 friendshipcircleca.orgETTA (818) 985-3882 etta.orgFriendship Circle by the Sea (310) 454-7783 fcpalisades.comFriendship Circle LA (310) 280-0955 fcla.org Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 gotfriends.comGateways Hospital and Mental Health Center (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.orgGlobal Kindness (310) 402-8882 myglobalkindness.orgHevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 fwusy.net Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 iajf.orgIsraeli American Council (818) 836-6700 israeliamerican.orgIsraeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 israella.org JBI International (323) 500-3700 jbilibrary.org Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (323) 456-1157 jbbbsla.orgJewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 jdcc.orgJewish Family Service (877) 275-4537 jfsla.orgJewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles (323) 761-8000 jewishla.orgJewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 jfla.orgJewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 jvsla.orgJQ International (855) 574-4577 jqinternational.orgLA Community Chaplaincy Services (424) 888-4748 lacommunitychaplaincy.comLA ORT College (323) 966-5444 laort.eduLos Angeles Jewish Home (855) 227-2745 jha.orgMATI Israeli Community Center (818) 456-8527 maticenter.com Menorah Housing Foundation (310) 477-1476 menorahhousing.orgNational Council of Jewish Women/LA (877) 655-3807 ncjwla.org Online Jewish Academy (818) 464-3399 onlinejewishacademy.orgOurSpace (818) 530-4069 ourspacela.org Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 projectchickensoup.orgShlemut Network (310) 402-7425 shlemutnetwork.org Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 ustandbyme.comTomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 tomcheishabbos.orgValley Friendship Circle (818) 508-6633 valleyfriendshipcircle.comVista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 vistadelmar.orgWestside JCC (323) 938-2531 westsidejcc.org Yachad (310) 229-9000 x206 yachadla.com

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Resources for the Jewish Community

The Federations Caring for Jews in Need strategic initiative prepared this resource guide in order to support our community. As the convener of the community we serve, The Jewish Federation is honored to work with a variety of partners

to meet needs, provide engagement opportunities, and ensure the Jewish future we share.

ONE-STOP REFERRALSWhen you dont know where to start, you can call a single number that opens the door to all kinds of support and information.

211 Government and Community Services LineCall 2-1-1 or visit 211LA.org Central Access Line/Jewish Family Service(877) 275-4537One-stop connection to community and government resources. jfsla.orgThe Ezra NetworkAssistance available at local synagogues from a social worker, legal counselor or job counselor. jewishla.org/ezraHaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030One-stop referral service for Jewish families with children with special needs (birth to age 22). hamercaz.orgJKidLA/BJE City (323) 761- 8616 Valley (818) 464-3391Listings and referrals for Jewish engagement, including day schools, preschools, complementary schools, and camps. jkidla.org