Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre
Based in Westcliff on Sea, Essex, Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre is for any member of the Jewish community, aged 50+ who wants to join.
We were heartbroken when we were forced to close the doors of our 12 community centres in March due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but we are absolutely still open and providing a number of key services to meet the needs of our community.
Jewish Care is providing Meals on Wheels to 3 times more people than before the Covid-19 pandemic. Our befriending volunteers are calling over 1000 people a week. Our lively virtual programme of talks, digital entertainment and online activities is growing every week.
Community Services available to members:
Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre’s online social groups and activities
This is the place to catch up with your friends from Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre in our social events such as chatty cafe, tea parties, chaps that chat and more.
Online Events and Speakers
From online speaker events to quizzes and cooking, we've got a variety of online events. You can see the full programme of activities at jewishcare.org/keepingactive
Meals on Wheels
Jewish Care is providing Meals on Wheels to 3 times more people than before the Covid-19 pandemic. To access Meals on Wheels for Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre please click here.
Befriending
If you or someone you know is feeling lonely or isolated and needs our services, we are still open and here for you and them. Find out more information about requesting a Befriender here.
Support with Technology
Do you or someone you know need a helping hand when it comes to technology? Please contact our Jewish Care Direct Helpline on 0208 922 2222 or email helpline@jcare.org for more information.
Jewish Care Direct Helpline
Please contact our Jewish Care Direct Helpline on 0208 922 2222 or email helpline@jcare.org for more information with a member of our confidential Helpline.
Social Work and Community Support Service
Supports individuals, families, carers and communities by enabling people to make a meaningful difference to their lives, with dignity and choice. Find out more here
It offers a wide range of activities, clubs and outings for anyone who enjoys company and fun. There are crafts, card games and even computer classes if you want to become more confident around technology. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a kosher lunch and tea.
The centre is supported by an active local fundraising committee, The Southend & District Aid Society.
Opening Hours
9.15am -3.30pm Monday to Thursday
9.15am - 1pm Fridays
Newsletter
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Location
Train:
Westcliff
Bus routes:
1, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 5, 26, 27, 27A, 28, 174, 560, 814, B2
Off-street parking:
Available
Facilities
A number of services are availble through the centre including:
- Home Care / Community Liaison (includes Carers' Café)
- Community Development (incorporates connect@, Active Life, Supportive community teas)
- Dementia Day Service
- Kosher Style café (Friday Shabbat experience/hot meals on wheels service/ Take away service)
- Shebson Lodge Independent Living Accommodation
Jewish Care in Essex Magazine
Download the fourth edition of Jewish Care in Essex
Jewish Care is proud to be able to highlight to the community the work we are doing across the whole of Essex, through our wide range of services reaching out to all generations.
Jewish Care is the heartbeat of the community. Regardless of level of observance, the connection to Jewish values still remains strong in this vibrant community.
