Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre
Based in Westcliff on Sea, Essex, Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre is for any member of the Jewish community. Now open!
Opening Hours
9.15am - 3.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Services Available
The centre offers a wide range of activities, clubs and outings for anyone who enjoys company and fun. There are crafts, card games, discussions and more. 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.
We offer hot meals on site. For those members who require transport, this is co-ordinated by Jewish Care using community transport resources such as Dial-a-Ride, volunteer drivers and private hire.
All of Jewish Care's resources use kosher ingredients and recipes, and our staff are fully trained in preparing food in a kosher way. Please enquire for further details.
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
To access Meals on Wheels for Southend & Westcliff Jewish Community Centre please contact Laura Johnson on 01702 334655 (option 1).
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
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:
- Kosher Style café (Friday Shabbat experience/hot meals on wheels service/ Take away service)
- Shebson Lodge Retirement Living
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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.
