Immigrant Homecare

Since 1996, the Nursing Homecare Program has been a significant ministry of the ICEJ. Our team in Jerusalem provides basic nursing assistance and physical care to elderly and disabled Russian Jewish immigrants, while also considering their social, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Uprooted Russian Jews who have chronic medical problems or disabilities are able to stay at home with their families without having to be moved to an institutional facility. A cornerstone of this ministry is encouraging these often lonely people in the midst of their daily concerns.

In addition to providing nursing care, the staff share their time and friendship and let each one know how precious they are. Jewish holidays and birthdays also provide opportunities to reach out with small gifts and flowers.

For many of the families we are the only visitors and these visits become a highlight of their week.