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ABSORPTION AND
CITIZENSHIP
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Since
1988, over 1,300 Jewish
New Americans from the former
Soviet Union have resettled in
the Capital District.
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Other
Services Provided by
Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York
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Each New American family has found
safe, affordable housing, sustenance and access to medical care.
Many of these New Americans are
senior citizens who face issues of acculturation and aging at the
same time.
While they identify as Jews, many know nothing of their religion
and traditions because of persecution they faced in their native
land.
Where have these New Americans turned to for help and continue to
do so as
they face new challenges?
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Jewish
Family Services’ Absorption and Citizenship Program.
JFS’ staff understands the challenges New Americans face and helps
them to make new lives in their new country.
Among the services JFS provides for New Americans are:
• Bi-lingual orientation materials re: Jewish and American culture
• Assistance to anchor families in finding safe, affordable housing,
furniture
and household necessities for new arrivals
• Access to English language classes and healthcare
• Case management
• Assistance through the naturalization process including tutoring,
citizenship
workshops and citizenship resources and study materials
• Holiday programs and activities for New American families who
want to reconnect
with their Jewish heritage
• Beit Ami-an education, acculturation and Judaic workshop program
• The Culture Club, an after school program at the Albany J.C.C.
for children
of New American families
• Monthly New American newsletter
• Outreach services are offered at the Albany and Schenectady
J.C.C.s and the Albany
and Schenectady B’Nai Brith senior housing facilities
• Networking and membership opportunities with local synagogues
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