Today the Ferris team were in Long Avenue, Glenhazel to participate in

The Greatest Purim Drive-Thru

Organised by the Chevrah Kadisha, the oldest Jewish organisation in Johannesburg and the largest on the African continent. Established in 1888, the Chev has been taking care of the welfare and burial needs of the community for more than 132 years. The vast scope of their services makes it likely that every Jewish family in the city is touched, in some way, by the work of this multi-faceted organisation. They reach 11 000 recipients at a staggering cost of over R300 million, of which 70% is generated by the generous donors in the community.

The Chevrah Kadisha houses almost 1,000 residents in their own facilities:

• Sandringham Gardens: Home to almost 400 elderly people.
• Our Parents Home: Houses 100 elderly residents and has a specialised Alzheimer’s ward.
• Arcadia Youth Care Centre: A place of safety for the all-inclusive needs of children at risk.
• Selwyn Segal: Cares for 120 physically and intellectually disabled people.

At these facilities, all the needs of residents are met – physical, medical, social, emotional and spiritual. Counselling, activities and outings are offered and specialised care is given to disabled people and dementia patients.