First applications made to Pe'ah Fund

The Liberal Judaism Pe'ah Fund has received some applications and has been able to help all concerned, either by finding appropriate alternative sources of financial aid or by donating from the fund itself.

Help with job hunting

Would you like help with job hunting, particularly with drawing up a CV? A kind member has offered his expertise in HR and recruitment to the Pe'ah Fund skills bank and is happy to give advice to those who have found themselves looking for a job as a result of the credit crunch. Please contact d.rich@liberaljudaism.org if you are interested.

Would you like help in setting up an ebay business?

An experienced ebay businesswoman has very kindly offered her help in setting up an ebay business. This can be a brilliant way of making money with flexible hours. She is offering tuition in how to do it, including advice on valuations and how to avoid common pitfalls. If you are interested in setting up an ebay business please make an application via your congregational rabbi to the skills bank of the Pe'ah Fund.

Join our Facebook group

Please join the new Liberal Judaism Pe'ah Fund Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43782481606

The Jewish Association for the Mentally Ill (JAMI) has been a partner in setting up a new website for Jewish Mental Health. The website, www.jewishmentalhealth.info, is a comprehensive resource of Jewish mental health services in the greater London region. If you, or anyone you know is experiencing mental health difficulties as a result of financial stress, then you may find the website helpful. Resources include advice on benefits, support groups and employment training for those with mental health problems.

Employment Resource Centre

If you are currently unemployed (or under threat of redundancy), work-ready, Jewish, and eligible to work in the UK you will find a warm welcome, professional help and support at the ERC.

We provide

• Advice and guidance on developing a professional CV
• Training in interview preparation techniques
• Advice concerning job search strategy, career guidance and networking
• Additional specific training seminars

Based in North London, the ERC has helped over 7000 people back into employment since 1992. Membership is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and we assist people from every occupational background and level of experience. All members have a personal advisor to help guide and support them through their job search process.

Please note that the ERC is not a recruitment agency and does not directly provide jobs. Membership of the Centre is for a maximum period of six months and visits are by appointment only.

If you live out of London and cannot attend the Centre, they can still assist. Please contact the ERC for more information.

www.ercentre.org

Financial Advice Available

A Liberal Judaism member and financial adviser has kindly offered to contribute his skills to the Pe'ah Fund. If you are in need of financial advice, please contact your rabbi in order to make an application for help.