MACCABI GB
Contact: Martin Berliner, Chief Executive
Shield House, Harmony Way, Hendon, London NW4 2BZ
Tel: 020-8457 2333 Fax: 020-8203 3237
E-mail: enquiries@maccabigb.org Website: www.maccabigb.org
Registered Charity No. 1098206

Maccabi GB is a voluntary youth organisation with a membership base of over 10,000 throughout the UK. Maccabi GB plays a vital role within the community as the largest provider of Jewish sport and educational activities in Great Britain on both a regional and national level. Maccabi GB represents the Jewish community of Great Britain at international sporting events such as the Maccabiah, the JCC Games and the European Maccabi Games. Maccabi GB works with its affiliated clubs, sports leagues and with the community by providing quality youth activities and projects such as the National Leadership Programme and Streetwise (Chief Rabbi's Award Winner).

MAGEN DAVID ADOM UK
Contact: Eli Benson, Chief Executive
Shield House, Harmony Way, off Victoria Road, Hendon, London NW4 2BZ
Tel: 020-8201 5900 Fax: 020-8201 5901
E-mail: info@mdauk.org Website: www.mdauk.org
Registered Charity No. 1113409

MAGEN DAVID ADOM - SAVING MORE LIVES! Each and every day the lives of thousands of Israeli citizens rely on Magen David Adom, Israel's only emergency medical and blood bank service. MDA ambulances cover the country from coast to coast and border to border. Our casualty stations span the country. MDA alone is responsible for the storage and distribution of blood throughout Israel. A contribution to Magen David Adom will help them continue their life-saving work. MDA is a non-governmental organisation and relies wholly on donations from the community. Could there be a more deserving cause? Magen David Adom - Looking after the lifeblood of Israel.

MANCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY CARE
Contact: Michelle Wiseman, Chief Executive
The Nicky Alliance Day Centre, 85 Middleton Road, Manchester M8 4JY
Tel: 0161-740 0111 Fax: 0161-721 4273
Email: info@mjcc.org.uk website: www.mjcc.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 257238.
Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5105654

Day Care Centre for visually impaired, physically disabled, elderly, frail, isolated or suffering from a dementia related illness in the Manchester Jewish community. Transport provided to and from Centre. Daily activities include art and pottery classes, computer lessons, keep fit, yoga, live entertainment, tea dances, guest speakers, swimming, bridge, day trips, theatre visits, reminiscence and discussion groups. Other facilities include a qualified social worker, hairdressers, nail care, chiropody, library, convenience shop, multi-sensory room, meals on wheels, bathing service and talking newspaper. Free Guest Day for new members. Under supervision of the Manchester Beth Din.

MANCHESTER JEWISH FEDERATION
Contact: Karen Phillips, Chief Executive
North Manchester Office: 12 Holland Road, Higher Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4NP
Tel: 0161-795 0024 Fax: 0161-795 3688
E-mail: info@thefed.org.uk
South Manchester Office: Suite 1, Urban House, 34 Ashley Road, Altrincham WA14 2DW
Tel: 0161-941 4442 Fax: 0161-941 5039
E-mail: southside@the fed.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1082313
Website: www.thefed.org.uk

The Fed seeks to provide and facilitate social welfare services that ensure all sections of the Jewish community have equality of access to religiously and culturally sensitive, high quality support. Professional staff and trained volunteers work to ensure people receiving or requesting services have the right to personal dignity, respect, privacy and protection from exploitation. Services offered include: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TEAM; PROJECT SMILE - respite care for children with special needs; TOY LIBRARY - Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 - 3pm. ADULT TEAM; Community Care Assessments. VOLUNTEER PROJECT; shopping, befriending and transport. TIME FOR YOU CARERS PROJECT; support and activities. MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT; individual and group support. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT; support throughout the first year after bereavement. DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING GROUP; monthly and outings.

MERSEYSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY CARE
Contact: Lisa Dolan, Chief Executive Shifrin House, 433 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 3JL
Tel: 0151-733 2292 Fax: 0151-734 0212
E-mail:info@mjccshifrin.co.uk
Registered Charity No. 222465

Serving the Merseyside Jewish community for over 130 years, Merseyside Jewish Community Care offers caring services to Jewish people facing a crisis or needing longer-term support, and administrative services to local communal organisations. Providing practical assistance to Jewish parents and children, older people, disabled people, the visually impaired, those coping with mental health problems, families on low income and people who have become isolated from the community. We offer advice, befriending, counselling, daytime activities, carers' services, hardship and children's holiday grants, Kosher meals services and links and referrals to other caring agencies. The Jewish community's generosity has traditionally been our main source of income - we rely on legacies to provide a lasting safety net for our work, to help us meet the community's increasing needs.

THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM
Contact: Jim Fletcher, Fundraising Manager
The Sternberg Centre, 80 East End Road, London N3 2SY
Tel: 020-8349 5686 Fax: 020-8349 5699
Email: Jim.Fletcher@reformjudaism.org.uk Website: www.reformjudaism.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 250060

Reform Judaism is living Judaism. It is a religious philosophy rooted in nearly four millennia of Jewish tradition, whilst actively engaged with modern life and thought. It is a living, evolving faith that Jews of today and tomorrow can live by. The Movement for Reform Judaism, which represents 43 synagogues across the UK, aims to build dynamic, growing communities of faith and learning which live out the values of Reform Judaism. We want to reach out to people and respond to their needs; helping them to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Our support for RSY-Netzer (our Zionist Youth Movement) provides thousands of young people with a knowledge and love for our religion, history and culture. RSY-Netzer offers activities for 10-18 year olds including summer and winter camps, Israel Tour and a Gap Year programme in Israel; as well as residential weekends and leadership training courses.

NEW ISRAEL FUND
Contact: Ellen Goldberg, Executive Director 25-26 Enford Street, London W1H 1DW
Tel: 020-7724 2266 Fax: 020-7724 2299
E-mail: info@uknif.org Website: www.newisraelfund.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1060081

The New Israel Fund works to strengthen Israel's founding vision of a free and democratic society. NIF is at the forefront of social change in Israel, providing hundreds of Israeli non-profit organisations with financial and technical support each year. Working closely with Israelis, NIF projects safeguard civil and human rights, promote Jewish-Arab coexistence and foster religious understanding in Israel. NIF also supports women's groups and environmental protection programmes.

NIGHTINGALE HOUSE
Contact: Leon Smith, Chief Executive
105 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NB
Tel: 020-8673 3495 Fax: 020-8675 2258
E-mail: LeonSmith@nightingalehouse.org.uk Website: www.nightingalehouse.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 207316

Nightingale is one of Europe's leading providers of residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for some 250 older members of the community. Residents are able to remain at the Home for the rest of their days no matter how their physical or mental health needs may change in the future. Nightingale is widely known for its excellent range of facilities, extensive activities and entertainments programme, Synagogue, Kosher cuisine, and in particular its on-site medical services which includes GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dentists, audiologists and chiropodists, so that all residents can receive their treatment without leaving the building. Support from local authorities and other sources falls significantly short of the cost of maintaining Nightingale's high standards and makes no contribution towards the cost of capital building projects. As an independent charity it depends on the generosity of its friends through donations, grants, and bequests. For further information contact Leon Smith, Chief Executive.

NITZA
Contact: S. Bamberger C/o M. B. Foundation,
25 Newhaven Business Park, Barton Lane, Eccles, Manchester M30 OHH
Tel: 0161-787 7898 Fax: 0161-787 7728
Mobile: 07968 187190
Registered Charity No. 222104

Panic, anxiety, OCD, psychosis and mania can all come from post-natal depression. Untreated, they can lead to abuse/neglect of the children, divorce and even suicide. Nitza reaches out to hundreds of new mothers who are often in a state of hopeless despair, suffering in silence in their dark bedrooms, secluded from their families and the outside world. Our many volunteers provide moral and practical support. We pay for expensive specialist care and costly medications. Following our intervention, almost 95% of cases recover fully to continue raising their families in a normal, peaceful and happy atmosphere.

NORWOOD
Contact: Norma Brier (Chief Executive)
Broadway House, 80-82 The Broadway, Stanmore, Middx HA7 4HB
Tel: 020-8954 4555 Fax: 020-8420 6800
Email: info@norwood.org.uk Website: www.norwood.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1059050

Norwood is the UK's largest Jewish charity supporting children and families with learning disabilities or coping with social difficulties. We believe that regardless of disadvantage or disability, everyone should receive the support they need to reach their potential and enjoy life to the full. Over 200 years old, Norwood provides over 120 specialist services delivered by 1200 staff and supported by 650 dedicated volunteers. We support children and adults with a wide range of learning disabilities by providing housing, special education, employment and leisure services. We also support families that are in crisis, those facing social disadvantage and children who require fostering and adoption services, both in the UK and internationally.

OHEL SARAH (BRITISH FRIENDS OF)
Contact: Lady Amelie Jakobovits. President of Legacy Campaign: David Goldberg QC
15 Osbaldeston Road, London N16 7DJ
Tel: 020-8806 7576
E-mail: esther@ohel-sarah.org.uk Website: www.ohelsarah.org
Registered Charity No. 1004992

The timeless gift of a legacy to Ohel Sarah lends itself completely to the ethos of its original aims - to offer care, devotion, compassion and selfless commitment to our very special children. Ohel Sarah is the only home for our 200 children with special needs. 54 adolescents rely on us 365 days a year! Our programmes cater to their individual needs through our team of professionals. We maintain a network of schools, employment and residential facilities that are recognised and endorsed by government ministries, professionals and major medical centres. We are thinking about the future of our children, who look to Ohel Sarah as their permanent home and security. If you can remember Ohel Sarah in your legacy, your promise will help us maintain our commitment to its future. For further information please visit us online at www.ohelsarah.org

OPERATION WHEELCHAIRS
Contact: Mrs Anita Alexander-Passe, Chairman
Box JCG, 10 North Crescent, London N3 3LL
Tel: 020-8371 1500 Fax: 020-8371 1501
E-mail: alexanderpasse@dsl.pipex.com
Registered Charity No. 263089

Founded in 1971 to fund the purchase of wheelchairs, rehabilitation and general medical equipment for hospitals in Israel treating paralysed and injured soldiers. Supporting rehabilitation centres, the Western Galilee Hospital in Nahariya - just a few miles from the Lebanese border - and the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, which has its own helipad to receive the injured from the North of Israel. Commemorative plaques can be affixed to equipment and dedication ceremonies arranged. Why not celebrate that special simcha by asking friends to dedicate their gifts for the purchase of life-saving equipment. Bequests truly appreciated and all donations acknowledged.

OXFORD CENTRE FOR HEBREW AND JEWISH STUDIES
Contact: Peter Oppenheimer, President Yarnton Manor, Yarnton, Oxford 0X5 1PY
Tel: 01865-377946 Fax: 01865-375079
E-mail: enquiries@ochjs.ac.uk Website: http://ochjs.ac.uk/
Registered Charity No. 309720

The Centre, founded in 1972, initiated and runs the one-year Master's (M.St.) degree in Jewish Studies of the University of Oxford, described by a recent External Examiner as the best of its kind in Europe. It has a full-time academic staff of about a dozen, most of them also Fellows of Oxford colleges and University lecturers. They provide much of the Jewish studies teaching within the University, from undergraduate to doctoral level. The Centre also hosts each year some 20 visiting scholars from all parts of the world. The Centre's Leopold Muller Memorial Library is a major research facility in the field of Jewish studies, especially in nineteenth and twentieth century history and politics. The Centre is dependent on private benefactions and donations; it receives no financial support from British Government or University funds. The termly listing of lectures, seminars and classes and the Annual Report are available on request.