Mayor attends local union’s celebrations
PERCELIA ESTATE – The Union of Jewish Women highlighted their prospective charity and empowerment projects for the year.
Union of Jewish Women Johannesburg (UJW) held the official opening of their new home at Percelia Estate which included a celebration of their 90th year.
Honoured guests included the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Dr Mpho Phalatse, who captivated the guests with her history and honesty about the challenges that lie ahead and Rebbetzin Gina Goldstein who officially opened the house.
Goldstein said, “May the UJW continue to show us the power that Jewish women have to positively impact our community and society.”
Chairperson of UJW Ingrid Koor mentioned that all the women involved in UJW, past and present, ‘are an inspiration to us today and we stand on their shoulders, including our very special Shirley Ancer who has been a committed, active member for 50 years.
Office and projects manager Vanessa Weltman said their main projects currently include Kosher Mobile Meals, the Sewing Empowerment School, the essential Alexandra Aftercare as well as the feeding scheme and soup kitchen at the Hillbrow Community Health Centre and, of course, Bags for New beginnings.
“Covid permitting, we hope to restart Adult Education Division talks, brain boost sessions for people with dementia and so much more. Thanks were extended to our wonderful donors, staff and volunteers who make these special projects happen.”
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