The inquiries highlighted for Beth Protea that many Anglo Saxons in Israel are often unaware of the rights that they are entitled to and the facilities available to meet their needs. Furthermore, Senior Citizens often have to deal with many different government and local authorities .These encounters can cause great confusion and often result in one becoming threatened by the complexity and impersonal nature of the bureaucratic establishments that in fact have the means to help. For Anglo Saxons issues are further exacerbated by being in a foreign country, with a foreign language, leaving one feeling illiterate, bewildered , frustrated and helpless. A listening ear Beth Protea Plus aims to alleviate the struggles Senior Anglo Saxons and their families may encounter by providing a listening ear and assisting on both a practical and supportive level. Our service is manned by a qualified Social Worker who welcomes the queries, problems and issues that are faced by Senior Citizens, and strives to deal with them with the dignity, respect and sensitivity that they deserve.
Professional counseling is offered and in special situations home visits are conducted.
As simple as calling 144 Our Eshel Computerized Database , consisting of all the services available to Seniors in different parts of Israel, enables us to promptly tap the appropriate resources required. Here we hope to cover issues on rights, health, services, insurance, aliya, retirement facilities, homes etc. The website allows for questions, advice and feedback and also aims at establishing an interactive audience whereby Senior Citizens and their families will contribute and shape this site by providing us with articles, sharing their experiences and supporting others . . . The exhibition of paintings, sculpture, ceramics and other arts and crafts is open to the public daily Asher Barash 5, Herzliya 10.00 A.M. to 1 P.M. 5 P.M to 9 P.M Enquiries Tel. This show is a preliminary exhibition as part of a national program by the Histadrut for Israeli Pensioners to display their arts and crafts.