CHSCP: Group A/B/C - Cultural Awareness: Working with the Orthodox Jewish Community

Aim of the course:

This course will develop and deepen cultural awareness for practitioners across all agencies who work directly or indirectly with Orthodox Jewish families, in order to better understand context and issues. It is an interactive course based on frank, open dialogue with participants.

By the end of the course delegates will:

• understand the origins of the community,
• understand the different groupings within the community,
• have examined the belief system and centrality of Torah –the Jewish law,
• be aware of the Jewish calendar, the family, social norms, the sabbath, and kosher food,
• understand the structure of community and the socio economic profile including demographic information,
• be aware of the challenges facing the community, and
• have strategies for building relationships with mainstream agencies.