SENIORS
Department of Social Services: Social workers focusing on seniors are available to assist. They are assigned based on geography, with each worker covering several neighborhoods and clubs (such as for Russian-speakers, Holocaust survivors, and more.) For this assistance contact: 04.6291859
Kehila Tomechet (Supportive Community): An organization with a variety of practical and social services to support seniors in their homes. There’s a Case Manager (very little English but extremely nice and helpful, a native Russian speaker), and an “Av Bayit” (English-speaking handyman) to assist people who have signed up for Kehila Tomechet (approximately 140 NIS/ month). For this monthly fee many services are available at no cost or a very low cost: an emergency button, taxis, movies (in Hebrew), at home haircuts, and more. Contact Irena at: 04.6291859 or 0522368639
KEF Club / Moadon KEF (KEF stands for “Community, English, Fun”) is a social and cultural group based and organized in Zichron Yaakov but open to others, aimed at English-speaking “pensioners” – whether still working on not. The Club meets at least twice a month for social and cultural activities, information about negotiating life in Israel, resources, holiday celebrations, and group tours. Members are also made aware of community resources through the Club’s email and whats app Bulletins. Contact Heidi Goldsmith, Liaison to English speaking Olim from the Zichron Yaakov Municipality’s Dept. of Social Services, to receive emails or to be on the whats app group about upcoming events and resources: heidig.zichron@gmail.com
HATZAV (Hebrew for “Young At Heart”) Program run by the Zammarin Community Center (located across from the Country in Zichron. Wide variety of activities, trips, lectures. Contact Orit Neiderman at the Zamarin Community Center Center
Arnona (property tax) Discount!! Seniors are entitled to a significant discount on the first 100 meters of their (your) residence. Ask at the Arnona Office of the Municipality. Tel 046297111
Aliyah Museum, at 2 Hanadiv Street, runs events and is a superb museum to visit. Some KEF Club members are volunteer tour guides there.
Bridge: Free for Zichron residents Sunday, Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 7 PM in the Moshava. (former Yavetz, 100 Hameyasdim) Contact Gerard at 054.6129795 or ger1223@gmail.com Computer skills: Gerard also teaches basic computer skills and has computers to use for free to people with low income.
Elma Arts Center: seniors often get discounts on Tuesdays.
MOVIES: Tuesdays at YES Planet movie theater seniors with a Seniors’ Card from the government pay only 10 NIS. Nb NO DISCOUNT on a second film on a Tuesday. Discounted movies other days…20 NIS Israeli films, 27 NIS other films (with Seniors’ card)
ESRA ( English Speaking Residents Association) Wide variety of activities, including lectures, trips. Part of the national organization. For local events, Please contact Lucille Cohen lumco2@gmail.com