JDAtogether Issue 44 – April 2023 Bringing all Deaf people together as a community JDA — putting a spring in our step, always!
Alice is here with Information and Advice Support for you every Tuesday. ■ WHAT IS IDSS? ■ Independent Deaf Support Services ■ WHO IS IT FOR? ■ Deaf and Deafblind British Sign Language users of all ages and all faiths living in the Borough of Barnet and other local areas with no Deaf Services. ■ WHEN IS IT? ■ Every Tuesday 10am–4pm We are a drop in service so just come along. Whilst you are waiting you can have a coffee at our Dcafe. If you need an appointment time please come to drop in service first. We will give you an appointment for the next week. ■ IDSS OFFERS SUPPORT WITH: ■ ■ Form filling ■ Letter translation ■ Telephone calls ■ ■ Benefits ■ Housing and other issues ■ ■ Booking interpreters for your appointments — GP, hospital, council etc. ■ ■ Referrals to social services or other organisations for assessments ■ INDEPENDENT DEAF SUPPORT SERVICE Every Tuesday Need Help? mail.idss@jdeaf.org.uk 07943 551 424 ALICE HANNAH April 2023 JDAtogether
1 Welcome from Brinthan Nanthabalan JDA Deaf Community Officer Hi Readers! It’s Spring and we have a wonderful few months ahead of us at JDA, full of celebration! I’m sure you’ll all join me in congratulating Sue Cipin — JDA’s Chief Executive — on being awarded the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours List! After 23 years of working hard for our community, she has received recognition for her “Services to Charity and to People with Hearing Impairments.” We are extremely proud of her… and of Neil Kaufman for making it happen! You can read about this on page 42. We’ll be celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation and Sue’s OBE together at a JDA Traditional English Tea Party on Tuesday 9 May 2023 from 2—5pm at Finchley Reform Synagogue. I look forward to sharing this special day with you …JDA’s big event of the year! Remember, everyone is welcome at our fantastic Wednesday outings and Wednesday talks. Check out the programme, come along and see for yourself how much fun it is! Wednesdays at JDA are great — keep fit, hot three-course lunch, stimulating games, quizzes, brain exercises, guest speakers from the Deaf community, brilliant outings…all led by me! On 21 June, we’ll have pupils from Frank Barnes Deaf School visiting us, which will be fun. Scams are on the rise. On the internet, you might believe you have found a new love, or a new best friend. PLEASE don’t give your money away. If someone asks you for help, tell us at JDA. We will help you to keep your money safe from scams. Keep smiling! Brinthan In This Issue Welcome 1 Meet the Team 2–3 Calendar 4–7 Purim 8–9 Rose’s Visit 10–11 Wednesday Club 12–15 Leslie Masters 16–17 Member News 18 Informal Seder 19 JDA Seder 20–21 Valentines at Dcafe 22–23 CODA Event 24–25 Sue Cipin OBE 26–27 Family Services 28–29 Hearing Matters in Care 30 Dcafe: Sophie’s visit 31 Hearing Matters in Relationships 32 Personal Column 33 JDAtogether April 2023
2 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 MEET THE JDA TEAM SUE CIPIN Chief Executive GABRIELLE RENÉE Hearing Connect Manager JACQUELINE NORTMAN Head of Marketing, Communications & Fundraising JUDITH MORGAN Technology Consultant JODIE WALTERS Acting Community Centre Manager ANDREW GOODWIN Outreach Service Manager Care Homes MICHELLE ZEFFERT Finance Manager PADRAIC GARRETT Head of Hearing Matters in Care YVETTE HARTLAND Outreach Worker Home Visits MARILYN ROWLAND Fundraising Officer HEARING CONNECT Services for people who communicate using speech — technology, information, hearing aid maintenance, care home support and training, home visits, lipreading classes, discussion group and book club MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDRAISING JDA has a reputation for excellence — we go above and beyond. We can provide this outstanding service because of the dedication of each and every member of our professional team. Allow us to introduce our staff and services to you: NEW!
3 JODY SACKS Family Support FAMILY SERVICES Support for families with deaf children JANET COOMBS Support Services Manager BRINTHAN NANTHABALAN Deaf Community Officer All activities LISA MANSUR Support Worker DANIELLE JACOBS Day Centre Supervisor JANINE GREENSITE Deaf Services Manager ANN CLEMENTS Dcafe & Outings Manager MELODY MOSS BSL Tuesdays and Support Worker MIRA GOLDBERG Project Supervisor ALICE O’DELL BSL Tuesdays Information and Advice Worker DEAF COMMUNITY SERVICES Day Centre and Dcafe Community SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEAF/DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM Accompaniment to GP and other appointments, interpreters, home visits and help with everyday life INFORMATION AND ADVICE Form filling, paperwork, phone calls, interpreters, PIP, benefits, council and housing issues
May 2023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 2 3 JDA CLOSED DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Early May Bank Holiday Dcafe closed Deaf Support Service closed OUTING FOR EVERYONE 8.30am–4.3 British Museum 8 9 10 JDA CLOSED DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Closed – Bank Holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III Coronation and OBE Tea Party 2–5pm at Finchley Reform Synagogue Deaf Support Service 10am–2pm Wednesday Club 10.30am–3.3 TALK “My Life Growing Up 1.3 in Israel“ with Reut Marelli 15 16 17 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Our Stories“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10.30am–3.3 Art Class and Crochet 1.3 22 23 24 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Modern Society“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10.30am–3.3 Guess the News 1.3 COMPUTER CLUB Computer Club on Zoom 9–11am 29 30 31 JDA CLOSED DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Spring Bank Holiday Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “ NHS Feedback 1.30–3pm Meeting“ Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10.30am–3.3 FILM — Rear Window 1.3
THURSDAY FRIDAY S A T U R D A Y SUNDAY 4 5 7 THURSDAY ZOOM 0pm Zoom Discussion 2–3.30pm 11 12 14 0pm 0pm 18 19 21 0pm 0pm 25 26 28 JDA CLOSED FROM 2PM JDA CLOSED 0pm 0pm Shavuot starts this evening Shavuot Day 1 HAPPY SHAVUOT – May 23 – Join us for cheesecake at Dcafe 0pm 0pm
June 2023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESD 5 6 7 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Our Stories“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 QUIZ JDA: 25 Years at Woods 12 13 14 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Fun and Games“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm OUTING 9 FOR EVERYONE Sky Gar COMPUTER CLUB Computer Club on Zoom 9–11am 19 20 21 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “News“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 VISIT and TALK from Frank Barnes Scho 26 27 28 HAPPY MONDAYS DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB 10.30am–2pm at Head Room Café 89 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8EN Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Modern Society“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 Jumbo Bingo
DAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S A T U R D A Y SUNDAY 1 2 4 8 9 11 THURSDAY ZOOM .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm side Park Road Zoom Discussion 2–3.30pm 15 16 18 .15am–3.30pm rden 22 23 25 .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm ool 29 30 .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm
July 2023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESD 3 4 5 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm THEME: USA Independence Day Dcafe “Fun & Games“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 OUTING Park 10 11 12 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Our Stories“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm OUTING FOR EVERYONE Southend on Sea 17 18 19 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Modern Society“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 Generation Games 24 25 26 HAPPY MONDAYS DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB 10.30am–2pm at Head Room Café 89 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8EN Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “News“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 TALK “Hatzola Ambulance Se 31
DAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S A T U R D A Y SUNDAY 2 6 7 9 THURSDAY ZOOM .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm Zoom Discussion 2–3.30pm 13 14 16 E 9am–4.30pm 20 21 23 .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm 27 28 30 .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm ervice"
August 2023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESD 1 2 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Fun & Games“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 QUIZ "What am I?" 7 8 9 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Our Stories“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 Deaf TV TALK “My Life in Deaflympic COMPUTER CLUB Martin Bogard Computer Club on Zoom 9–11am 14 15 16 DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Modern Society“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm OUTING FOR EVERYONE Kosher Shops and Pizza 21 22 23 HAPPY MONDAYS DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB 10.30am–2pm at Head Room Café 89 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8EN Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “News“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club 10 QUIZ 28 29 30 JDA CLOSED DCAFE & BSL TUESDAYS — Drop-In WEDNESDAY CLUB Summer Bank Holiday Dcafe 10.30am–3.30pm Dcafe “Fun & Games“ 1.30–2.30pm Deaf Support Service 10am–4pm Wednesday Club Bingo Whist
DAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S A T U R D A Y SUNDAY 3 4 6 THURSDAY ZOOM .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm Zoom Discussion 2–3.30pm 10 11 13 .30am–3.30pm 11.15am 1.30pm cs“ 17 18 20 E 11.30am in Edgware 24 25 27 .30am–3.30pm 1.30pm 31 11am–3.30pm 1.30pm
8 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 PURIM We celebrated the festival of Purim at Dcafe with a Wild West fancy dress theme! Wednesday Club celebrated Purim with a Movie theme. Staff dressed up as Hollywood legends — including Lisa as Marilyn Monroe, Janine as Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmations, Sue as Mary Poppins…and Danielle and Brinthan as the fabulous Sandy and Danny from Grease. Members joined in the fun, dressed up as film characters and took part in Brinthan’s Movie Quiz “Name the Film Star”, which caused much laughter! ▲ Dcafe’s very own cowgirls: Carron, Ann, Ebby, Seema, Sophie and Neha ▼Mary Poppins chats with Joan “the Queen” ▼ Super Albina is ready for action
▲ Enjoying Purim fun together ▼ Ahoy to “captain” Harold ▼ Miriam dressed as the season of Spring — with Brinthan looking cool as Danny Zuko from Grease 9
Colleen Daniels writes: I was with Alan, Ann Hart and the rest of our friends at Wednesday Club on 1 March when we had a surprise visit! We were so happy to see Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis who won Strictly Come Dancing with Giovanni Pernice back in December 2021. Rose is a lovely lady, very warm and kind. She kept smiling and chatting away about how she felt being in the competition. Sorry I was the first one to ask her questions! I was very pleased to see that Rose enjoyed herself having JDA lunch with us. It was also a lovely surprise to see Irene and Anthony’s 6-year-old granddaughter Sienna who brought along her Barbie doll who has hearing aids. Sienna named the doll Rose…so sweet!! It was lovely to see Rose dance with Leslie Masters on his 90th Birthday. She also did a salsa dance with our Support Worker Janet Coombs. We told Rose that we hope she will pay a second visit to JDA sometime and bring her trophy to show us along with the dress and white boots she kept! Rose Ayling-Ellis visits JDA! KEEEEEEP DANCING! We received a surprise visit from actress and winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2021, Rose Ayling-Ellis. Rose, who was born Deaf and uses British Sign Language, delighted members, volunteers and staff as she answered our millions of questions and spoke about her experiences on Strictly Come Dancing and Eastenders. Rose danced with JDA member Leslie Masters, who was celebrating his 90th birthday. The room was electric and full of laughter and happiness as Rose posed for lots of photos before joining Wednesday Club members for lunch. She promised to visit us again! What a wonderful day for everyone – and a big thanks to Tobi for arranging the visit and to Brinthan and Sue Cipin for the surprise!!! 10 JDATogether — Issue 43 — December 2022 ROSE’S VISIT ▲ Rose showing birthday boy Leslie Masters how to do a waltz
▲ Smiles all round: proud grandparents Irene and Anthony with their granddaughter Sienna, Barbie Rose and real-life Rose ▼ JDA members, staff and volunteers and our special guest, Rose, in the middle 11
12 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 Bow Street Police Museum Miriam Solomon writes: The JDA was very privileged to visit the Bow Street Police Museum as it is normally only open on Fridays and Saturdays. Our interpreter explained how the police force was created. In 1663 King Charles II appointed some men called watchmen, who were equipped with rattles, bells, sticks and lanterns to keep streets free of crime. But they were not quick enough on their feet to catch robbers and pickpockets. In 1740 a local magistrate Thomas de Veil opened a court in his home at 4 Bow Street. He was known as a great detective. He acted as a judge, jury and police officer and ran this operation until his death in 1746. By then London was the biggest city in Europe with 700,000 people. Henry Fielding was the next at Bow Street; he employed 80 constables but some were corrupt. Sometimes the army was involved in keeping the law. Henry made some improvements but his health was not good and, after he passed away, his half brother took over. He was blind and reputed to know 3,000 people solely by their voices. He was able to secure financial support from the government and more men were recruited to patrol the streets. Working at Bow Street was a prestigious role with a generous salary. John Townsend was the next in charge, a great detective for 46 years. As well as catching criminals, he also protected King George III and his son George IV. John left £2,500 on his death, a great amount for that time. In 1805, Bow Street expanded, seeing the introduction of 50 officers on horseback to patrol the streets. They were known as Robins as they wore red waistcoats under their jackets, along with top hats and swords. By 1829 police reforms were on their way. As London expanded, so did crime. Sir Robert Peel, the Home Secretary, devised a new system, a single unified force under central control. The Metropolitan Police was born and Bow Street was merged into it. As far back as 1656, Covent Garden was a fruit, vegetable and flower market. Officers at Bow Street worked to keep the area around the market safe and to keep the traffic flowing freely. 1974 brought a great change when the market moved to South London. New businesses moved in and flourished but thefts of handbags and drunken behaviour kept constables busy on their beats. We were shown the original cells where arrested people were kept overnight before being brought up to the nearby court to face the magistrate. The prisoner would either be fined, sent to prison or freed. Notorious men like Oscar Wilde, the poet and dandy who wrote the “Ballad of Reading Gaol”, and the Kray brothers were in those cells. The cells have now been transformed into photo galleries showing the men and women who served in the force and how the type of uniforms and helmets have changed over the years. One special photo shows the first policewomen to join and serve, just after the First World War in 1919, looking smart in jackets, long skirts and nice hats. In the court, did any of you look up at the ceiling and see six awesome lighting fixtures? So beautiful. This was one of the best outings due to the genuine history. Many thanks to Ann for organising this wonderful day! WEDNESDAY CLUB
▲ Herbert Klein with Tobi, our interpreter, marvelling at the size of the items on display at Horniman Museum ▲ Martin is concentrating on the exhibit shown ▲ Ruth, Albina, Ann, Neha, Miriam, Janine, Seema, Janet and Stella (in front) enjoying their visit 13 HORNIMAN MUSEUM Herbert Klein writes: We enjoyed a fun time with Horniman Museum tours. There are fantastic resources in the museum. The staff were so friendly. Although we lived so close we always enjoyed seeing the museum.
14 JDATogether — Issue 43 — December 2022 WEDNESDAY CLUB HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY TALK Neil Kaufman writes: I wish to thank the JDA for making it possible for us to attend the Holocaust Memorial Day Talk at Jewish Museum, Camden, London. There were two speakers and Peter Abraham was the BSL interpreter. There were about 100 people in the audience. The first speaker, Ms Elsa Shamash, was one of the Kindertransport refugees. Ms Shamash spoke about her experience and her family in Poland and Berlin during wartime. Some of her family escaped to the United States of America. The second speaker, Ms Rahima Mahut, is a member of the Uyghur community, a Turkic ethnic group originating from Central and East Asia. She is a human rights activist for the Uyghur people in China who have been persecuted by the Chinese Government for many years. She’s also a singer and translator. Her power point presentation display was incredibly interesting. She is the “Chair of Stop Uyghur Genocide” and said she feels empathy with the Jewish people. It was brilliant to listen to two ordinary people, who have had extraordinary lives, share their experiences as we remember the Holocaust and reflect on human rights violations today. I was pleased to have gone to the meeting and learnt a great deal from it. The talk was concluded with a candle-lighting ceremony led by the Mayor of Camden, Councillor Nasim Ali, OBE. We held one minute of silence in memory of those lost to the genocidal acts of evil regimes. ▼ Peter Abraham, Rahima Mahut, Elsa Shamash and the Mayor of Camden Councillor Nasim Ali OBE during the candle lighting ceremony
▼ Fire Fighters Hannah Gould, Helen McGrath and Jahrem Sandford with Alan Daniels (second from left) 15 FIRE SAFETY AT HOME Alan Daniels writes: The London Fire Brigade came to JDA to give a talk about Fire Safety at Home. I was surprised and impressed to see their three staff signing. One was Deaf but the other two were hearing and signed very well. The London Fire Brigade explained to us members how to prevent common fires. We found it very interesting and we asked them lots of questions. I recognised one of the Fire Fighters as Hannah Gould. She is a JDA volunteer at IDSS on Tuesdays. She helped me in the past when I came to IDSS to sort out a problem for me. I want to remind you all to please always check your fire alarm once a month to make sure it is working! Once again thank you to JDA and the fire service for a brilliant talk that day. I noticed the JDAtogether magazine did not mention anything about the Holocaust, especially during the month of January. I think it’s essential to ensure that the memory of the Holocaust is observed in communal organisations such as JDA. Holocaust Memorial Day takes place each year on 27 January and is a time to remember the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazis. The Holocaust is our greatest tragedy. It is crucial to ensure that the memory of the Holocaust is observed. There is excellent publicity about the Holocaust in the media, in synagogues and in communal organisations. The hearing people hear about it all the time. The deaf people do not hear about it at the hearing synagogues and organisations. Would it be appropriate to display prominently the Holocaust in the JDA magazine? It would be a symbolic reminder of our responsibility to pass on this legacy from the deaf generation to the deaf and hearing generation. Maybe it would be worthwhile to display the event on the notice board at the club in January? What do you think? Legacy from the Holocaust - Opinion from Neil Kaufman
▲ Leslie on the day of his milestone ▲ Leslie as a child birthday at JDA ▲ Leslie with his siblings: Marki, Lenny, Morry, Hetty and Anita Leslie’s 90 Years as a Spurs Supporter! I was born in 1933 in East London in a family of six siblings — 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Our family lived in Bethnal Green and later on we moved to Tottenham. I went to Tottenham Deaf School and I helped my father look after his off-licence shop. This was during the war, and I remember bombs dropping down. The school had warnings and several times we all had to go in the shelter. When I was 14, I went to the Residential School for Jewish Deaf Children (RSJDC) until I left school at 16 and became a tailor. I learned cutting, measuring and sewing in a tailor’s shop in the West End. I was a tailor for over 45 years. 16 JDATogether — Issue 43 — December 2022 LESLIE MASTERS My Family I have two daughters, Debbie and Rachel, and I have three grandchildren — Hannah, Emma and Eli. They all live in America (New York and New Jersey). Sometimes they visit me here and I get very happy and excited when they do! My team Spurs! I support Tottenham Hotspur and remember lots of great times at Spurs with my good friend Stanley Senchal. He brought me to White Hart Lane and we watched many matches together. I will never forget us watching the great Stanley Matthews of Blackpool play. It was amazing. I’ll always be a Spurs supporter and nowadays Harry Kane is my hero! Leslie Masters celebrated his 90th birthday with us at JDA on Wednesday 1 March 2023. Here, he reflects on his life and loves.
▲ Leslie and Maureen eating ice cream in Victoria Park 17 My love for Maureen I met Maureen at a party hosted by Ruth Lawrence, but it was only years later, when I saw Maureen at JDA (then in Cazenove Road), that we got together. We have been together ever since! I love my Maureen very much. I want to be with her forever. How important Janet is to me Janet has been working with me for 14 years. A very long time! She looks after me and makes sure everything is ok for me. Janet takes me to appointments with the bank, doctors, hospital, everything. I have hospital treatments and Janet has always been there by my side. She also helps me keep in touch with my family who are in America. I trust her with my life and without her I couldn’t do anything. Thank you so much Janet! My special party at JDA! I want to say a big thank you to JDA for organising the best birthday party ever for me. I was very emotional that day, filled with memories, stories, and happiness to have so many people, including my good friend Leslie Bieber, coming to visit me and celebrate my birthday! In the morning Rose Ayling-Ellis came to visit us and that was a lovely surprise! I had a little dance with her. In the afternoon we played Jumbo Bingo, a simple card game that I love, which involved everybody in the hall to play together. After that, we went downstairs and I was shocked to see my family there! Maureen’s sister Barbara, Roy Winterflood and their son Simon came. My nieces Sheila, Josie, Francine, and also my sister-in-law Esther. It was wonderful to all be together! JDA also set up on TV for my daughters from America, Debbie and Rachel, to see my party in action. I felt emotional to have them with me. I received a lovely birthday card and Janet gave me a mug with a photo of my mother on it. I was very touched to see all the people who made the effort to celebrate my 90th birthday with me. I gave a speech and everyone clapped before I cut the cake. Thank you JDA for giving me a great party and a birthday I will always remember! ▼ JDA Support Worker Janet with Leslie and Maureen
18 JDATogether — Issue 43 — December 2022 MEMBER NEWS MARTIN BINYSH — MY 98TH BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY I am now 98 — yes that’s right! I had a little party with my family, eating lunch out at a restaurant. There were about 15 of us with both my daughter’s and son’s families and grandchildren. Another grandson came from Israel. We had nice food and drink, and of course in the end there was a cake! It was a very special day spent with my family. STELLA SEYMOUR — JDA SAVED ME I want to tell you about how my life became so much better when JDA introduced me to my lovely carer Marie. I first met Marie during lockdown. I was stuck at home and became low and depressed. After so many months in my flat, I asked Ann Clements to find somebody to give me some company and help me. She arranged for Marie to visit me regularly. Marie encouraged me to go out after lockdown was lifted, but I was afraid. My confidence wasn’t good, but Marie insisted on taking me out and gradually over time we did go out. Bit by bit my confidence grew, and I found myself feeling better. I became happier and spent more time outdoors, instead of cooped up in my flat. Marie spent a lot of time with me, took me to the gym (she still does now!), made me exercise and took me shopping. We did crocheting (which Ann’s daughter Rebecca taught me during lockdown), cooking and I even got my nails done! Now two and half years later I am happy and back to my old self. I love Marie and am so thankful that JDA brought her into my life! Stella explains how JDA stopped her from being lonely and turned her into a TikTok sensation! Marie takes me to JDA’s Happy Mondays, and I go to Dcafe every Tuesday and Wednesday Club. I am sometimes with JDA three times a week! I know everyone at JDA and love the outings. I’m also now a JDA TikTok star! When I was spotted on JDA’s Wednesday Club TikTok clips, someone contacted JDA to ask if I would be in an online advert for a new Microsoft BSL interpreting service. Janet from JDA took me there and stayed with me while I did the filming and we had a really fun two days. Everyone was lovely to me and I felt very special. Thanks to Janet for coming with me - and to Tobi at Deaf Talent Collective for making it happen.
Independent Jewish Deaf Cultural Group: Ann Clements, Clarisse Allshever, Daniel Langholtz, Mira Goldberg and Simone Tamary 19 Informal Seder Passover is a time when many Jewish families around the world prepare one of the most important rituals of the year — the Seder. For the Deaf Jewish community, celebrating the Seder can be difficult as it involves reading from the Haggadah, singing songs, and engaging in group discussions. That is why Clarisse Allshever, who administers WhatsApp group UK Deaf Jewish Community, asked JDA if they can support a new, independent culture group for Deaf Jews who want to celebrate the Seder in their own way. Sue Cipin was very keen to encourage Deaf people with new ideas to create new traditions for the Jewish Deaf community. It was agreed to hold an experimental Seder at JDA. The Seder was led by Dan Langholtz, with Clarisse’s help. Both are most knowledgeable and they engaged everyone in an interactive way, enabling each person to participate in the group discussions. It was very friendly and everyone enjoyed themselves. The group’s first Seder was a great success, with Jewish Deaf people coming together to re-tell the story of Passover in sign language, share traditional foods and engage in fascinating group discussions. This was a wonderful start of keeping a younger generation with open minds wanting to learn more — and wanting to create new, progressive ways of keeping Jewish Deaf culture alive and growing together. Moving forward, the group is planning to continue meeting from time to time to explore and celebrate Deaf Jewish culture in new and innovative ways. While the group is still in its early stages, its members are excited about the possibilities it presents. “We want to create a community where Deaf Jews can feel comfortable expressing their identities and celebrating their culture,” says Clarisse. “We believe that, by working together, we can create something truly special and meaningful.”
20 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 JDA SEDER As we do every year, we had the pleasure of having our members join us for a traditional BSL signed Passover Seder. As you can see from the photos, everyone enjoyed being there and celebrating with friends. ▲ Harold Fallman and Martin Binysh enjoying the Pesach atmosphere ▲ Miriam Solomon reading from the Hagaddah ▲ All eyes on Kenneth Silver ▼ Brenda Sterne is washing her hands as part of the service
21 ▲ Stella Seymour, Moshe Moshy and Jacqui Samper-Mort raise their glasses ▼ Janine Greensite, JDA Support Worker, makes sure Michael Corney can join in ▲ Tobi St Clair, Ruth Lawrence, Ann Hart, Ross Mansell, Alan and Colleen Daniels and Anthony and Irene Spielsinger are ready to have their lunch
22 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 VALENTINE’S AT DCAFE THE BEST WAY TO SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY By JDA supporter David Barnett (David and his wife Rachel are also known as our tap dancing friends!) Rachel and I were very excited when we woke up on the morning of February 14th. Not because it was Valentine’s Day, but because we were going to Finchley to see Sue, and all our friends at JDA. When we told our doggie, Wilma, where we were going she wagged her tail enthusiastically. Maybe because she understands everything...or maybe because I was about to give her a bone! As soon as the three of us walked through the front door of JDA, everyone came up to our dog Wilma to say hello and make a fuss of her. Wilma is so intuitive, we think she even understands sign language! The staff all came up and said “Hello gorgeous!” When I answered, “Hello,” they said, “Not you! We were talking to Wilma!” Last time we visited JDA, we did a tap dance. Today, people asked Rachel and me if we were going to do another tap dance. When we said no, I think I saw relief on people’s faces! I’m joking. There is a wonderful, warm, caring, friendly atmosphere at JDA and Rachel and I feel it every time we visit. We moved into our favourite room - Dcafe. It was full of familiar faces, smiling and happily signing with each other, busy catching up on each other’s news. For us hearing people, this is very special to see. We were now seated at a table with Sue. It was time to get down to the serious business of deciding what to eat. The choice is always good. Lovely home-made soup and quiche, jacket potatoes with a selection of fillings, omelettes, salads, fruit and cake. And today being Valentines Day, Ann, Dcafe’s hardworking, manager, was proudly promoting the superb looking Red Velvet Cake. She said it was calorie free. We did not really believe her, but who were we to argue?! Dcafe is incredible. It brings Deaf people together for a delicious hot meal at a very reasonable price. The atmosphere in this room is so special. We have not experienced anything else like it. The Deaf volunteers have all been trained by the wonderful Ann and her team. New volunteers generally start there with no experience. They are taught how to prepare food and learn about all aspects of running a café. As Ann explained, it is remarkable and rewarding to see how a volunteer gradually gains confidence and becomes a valued member of this hard-working team. Many volunteers go on from Dcafe to paid employment. Rachel and I know that the “D” in Dcafe stands for “Deaf”. But it could also stand for “De..licious” or “De..lightful”.
23 After lunch we were invited upstairs to take part in the activity organised by Brinthan. He usually leads a discussion about the news or other topical events and encourages people to stand up to give their views on a variety of subjects. Being 14th February, today’s discussion was about how you met your partner or anything else of a romantic nature. People were sitting in a semi-circle. To the side, the Deafblind members of the community were sitting with their communicator/guides participating fully in everything that was going on. One by one, each person signed their amazing stories: ■ Rita explained she first met her husband on her wedding day and continues to have a happy, successful, long marriage. ■ We learnt how Arun was flying across to New York and wondered what it was like in Business Class. He walked through the curtain, where he spotted a gorgeous looking lady sitting to his left. They chatted for hours and at the end of the flight they agreed to meet up in New York. Just a few weeks later, they got married! They have now been married for over 40 years and have two children and seven grandchildren. ■ Darren was introduced to Joy by a mutual friend. Once he saw Joy, he decided he could not return to Ireland until she agreed to go on a date with him. She kept saying no. He kept asking and finally she gave in and said yes. Now they are married. ■ Brinthan told us he knew his now wife from the age of 10. True childhood sweethearts. ■ I joined in the fun and explained how Rachel and I met. At 9.45pm I was eating a pizza with a girl I had just played tennis with. I wanted to get home to watch my favourite TV programme Fraser at 10pm… yet at 9.46pm I fell in love with her and did not want the evening to end. Being an idiot, I said nothing. But she knew the second it happened and from there on she gradually reeled me in. We have now been married for over 15 years. It was a good pizza! There were so many heart-warming stories, as most people there decided to reveal all. Thank you to Tobi St-Clair for interpreting for us …and for laughing at all my funny lines! At the end of this splendid afternoon, Brinthan presented us with an enormous Valentine’s Day card with messages written inside from everyone at JDA. We were so surprised and very moved by this gesture. The card now sits proudly in our lounge, reminding us of our lovely friends at JDA. We have been extremely lucky to get to know so many people at JDA. Everyone without exception — volunteers, staff, and everyone who attends — holds a special place in our hearts. When we think of you, we smile, and look forward to our next visit. With thanks and appreciation for a most wonderful day, David and Rachel
24 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 CODA EVENT PLEASE CLICK ON VIDEO LINK BELOW This highly acclaimed film won 16 awards including Best Film at the 2022 Oscars and 3 BAFTA awards. Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family — a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Her life revolves around being an interpreter for her parents and working on her family’s struggling fishing boat every day before school. But when Ruby join’s the school choir, she discovers a gift for singing and is encouraged by her choirmaster to apply to a prestigious music school. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion and her fear of abandoning her parents. This heart-warming American movie will open your eyes and minds, and leave you smiling. No Appeal — Event sponsored RSVP here by Thursday 6th March If you have any questions, please contact nicole@jdeaf.org.uk or call Nicole or Sue on 020 8446 0502. How to get to JW3 As a wonderful friend to JDA, you are invited to join us for a VIP captioned-showing of the film CODA DATE Wednesday 15th March TIME 7.15–10pm VENUE JW3 341–351 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6ET
25 Sue Cipin writes: JDA held a private screening of the film CODA at JW3 to thank our very close friends for their loyal support towards our work. It was an absolute joy to have so many JDA friends all together again after so long. Deaf volunteers guided people to the cinema, served refreshments and taught our hearing guests the sign language for Prosecco and salty and sweet popcorn! Trudy Kling welcomed everyone and thanked them for being such wonderful friends to JDA. We then showed JDA’s heart-warming film, For the Love of Life, which encapsulates the positive spirit of JDA — where we work with professionalism, dedication and love to enable every deaf person to live their best life. CODA stands for Child of Deaf Adults. Melody Moss is the daughter of Lorraine and Kenneth Silver. Melody told her story of being a CODA, showing how crucial JDA is in keeping Deaf people and their families stable and supported in a way that no other organisation can. After this emotional beginning, we all watched the film CODA. It is such a powerful film, which gave us all a deeper understanding of the barriers Deaf people come up against in our hearing world and the many aspects of life in which support can be needed. Thanks to everyone who made it a brilliant evening! “It was an absolute delight to attend JW3 last night. Seeing a lot of our new friends in a different environment was interesting. One thing remained the same. It is obvious that wherever they meet, and with you at the centre, that wonderful warmth and friendliness shines out of everyone and a beautiful atmosphere is created. The JDA film was superb. It gave us an even greater insight into the work you all do, and the importance of it. We hope you continue to go from strength to strength. Melody’s story had everyone in tears. So heartfelt. An ongoing struggle. But in many ways her parents are very lucky. Not only do they have the complete love and support of Melody and her brother, they also have the continuing help of JDA. As Melody says, that makes a world of difference to them and their parents. They as a family could not manage anywhere near as well without you. As for the film, it was soooo lovely. From the first minute to the last, it had everything. It told such a powerful story in such a brilliant way. We laughed and cried, it was enthralling. Thanks for the invite.” If you haven’t yet seen the film CODA, it is available to watch on Apple TV+ Here is some feedback from JDA supporter David Barnett:
26 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 SUE CIPIN OBE JDA member Neil Kaufman put his time to good use when he was alone at home during the Covid-19 lockdown — he spent days filling in application forms, nominating Sue Cipin for various awards! And just when Neil thought it was all over, Sue was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List 2023 in recognition of her Services to Charity and to People with Hearing Impairments. Here Neil explains how he succeeded in making this happen: Neil Kaufman writes: Firstly, I wish to congratulate Sue for receiving the Honour Award of OBE. It is very much deserved and I’m so happy for Sue and proud of her too! I have been asked to write a summary of how I nominated Sue for the award. Initially, in May 2020, I went on to the Government website for honours and awards nominations. There is a long procedure to follow and this was the first time I have nominated someone. The procedure was very unfamiliar to me. As part of my nomination, I asked the following people to write testimonies about Sue: ■ Trudy Kling — Chair of JDA ■ Mira Goldberg — JDA Trustee and member ■ Alan Murray — MBE and JDA member ■ Rabbi David Lister — has led various JDA services and supported JDA in many ways ■ Miriam Solomon – JDA Life Member (70 years and still counting!) ■ Judith Morgan — JDA Technology Consultant ■ Richard Hasseck — JDA Trustee ■ Michael Freer — our local MP who has been supportive of JDA for many years. All of the above people kindly obliged and, without hesitation, agreed to provide thoughtfully considered testimonies about all the wonderful things that Sue has done. They all did this in the strictest confidence as we did not want Sue to know about it and unfairly raise her expectations or spoil the surprise! As part of the nomination, I pulled together a file of news cuttings and photographs illustrating Sue’s contributions to JDA activities and our community. I also spent some time writing my testimony in support of Sue’s nomination. Finally, I completed the online nomination form and sent all the files to them. After that, we just had to wait and so we crossed our fingers and prayed that the Review Board would agree with our nomination! You may remember, this all happened during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. In fact, I did not receive a reply back from the Cabinet Office for a long time. I was very disappointed when Sue was not on the Queen’s official Birthday Honours List in 2020, nor the New Year Honours List 2021. The Summer Honours List 2021 came and went without Sue’s name on it. My heart sank. I noticed that the honours were awarded – most, quite rightly, to the nurses, doctors and consultants who took care of patients during the Covid pandemic. I felt all our work had been in vain. If I am honest, I slightly lost hope and forgot all about it. But the wheels of government turn slowly, and finally, at the end of December 2022, I received some texts from friends informing me that they had spotted Sue on the 2023 New Year Honours List - and Sue had, at last, been awarded the honour of OBE. Bravo! I was over the moon when I received this happy news. It was both a joy and a relief.
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My Bat Mitzvah was the best day ever. To celebrate, we did a sponsored walk and raised £400 to thank JDA for always being there for us, and help them to be there for more families. — Olive, age 12 FAMILY SERVICES JDA supports hearing families from the diagnosis of their baby’s deafness, enabling parents to cope, adapt and be positive about the future. We guide them through critical decisions about everything including communication and cochlear implants and introduce them to other families, so they have an invaluable network of expertise available to them. We direct them to the most appropriate schools which, thanks to your support, are equipped with acoustically treated classrooms ensuring that deaf pupils can hear their teachers and succeed at school on an equal footing with their hearing friends. And we continue to be there for them right through to university and beyond — enabling deaf children to be proud of their identity, confident as individuals and able to fulfil their potential. JDA helped me get through my most difficult years, when I lost my hearing as a teenager. Now I’m at med school, soon to be a doctor! — Dinah, age 19 Thanks to JDA I can hear my teacher say it’s home time — my favourite part of the day. — Sol, age 7 JDA has been there for me and my family since I was four. I’m excited I’ve got a place at JCoSS and can’t wait to start at my new school. — Nicole, age 11 Here we celebrate the achievements of some of the children whose families have turned to us in their darkest times and who will continue to go far — with JDA beside them every step of the way.
Frances reluctantly closed the door on a house full of happy memories…the sounds of her three children growing up, Friday night dinners and her beloved Sam snoring in front of the TV. When she arrived at the care home, she experienced the sense of loss and sadness which is always to be expected. The staff smiled kindly at her but, although she was wearing her hearing aids, she couldn’t hear nor understand what they were saying. Fortunately for Frances, JDA has trained and supported staff at Nightingale Hammerson and given them the equipment to create a better environment for their residents with hearing loss — to prevent isolation and ward off depression and dementia. The staff suggested Frances might like to try a Mino personal amplifier. It worked immediately, and her face lit up. She was so relieved to be able to have a conversation. Frances was amazed she could suddenly hear so clearly, she kept putting the headphones on and off to see the difference it made! Now she could interact with the staff and start getting to know everyone. Frances smiled, saying “For the first time I feel like I belong here.” This Pesach, Frances joined in the Seder and heard the youngest resident sing the Ma Nishtana — he’s 85! 29 JDA helps Frances settle into Nightingale Hammerson JDA’s Hearing Matters in Care service is easing the isolation and loneliness of older people in care homes, enabling them to enjoy a later life that hearing people take for granted. When we introduced care home residents to personal amplifiers, the transformation was immediate. The instant they put on the lightweight headphones, they could hear more clearly, have a conversation and enjoy the company of others. Truly ground-breaking!
But eight years ago, in her early twenties, she started to lose her hearing and within a couple of years, she was profoundly deaf. Sophie’s confidence plummeted, she was discriminated against at work, friends weren’t understanding and she started to withdraw socially. Sophie had never felt so alone. By this time she was dating Harry (now her husband) who, along with her parents and siblings, began to adjust to life with Sophie. But not everyone did. She started to dread big family gatherings as she was left out and found that only some friends were supportive. She started to feel safest at home, struggling to cope and feeling at an all-time low. Sophie was desperate to find friends and people who understood her. That’s when she was introduced to Dcafe — JDA’s popular signing café. Sophie loves Dcafe so much that she has joined the Dcafe Volunteer Scheme. She has learnt to serve customers, prepare meals, gained a certificate in Food Hygiene and Allergens and is loving working with a Deaf team. She has found a place where she belongs. SOPHIE’S LIFE CHANGING VISIT TO DCAFE Sophie was born hearing. She grew up as a bubbly, lively girl who would chat to anyone and enjoyed acting and cheerleading. Sophie said: “I had a great time and couldn’t believe how welcoming and supportive everyone was. I didn’t follow everything as I am still learning sign language, but I followed more than I do in a hearing group and it was the first time in a long time I didn’t feel anxious and isolated. It was nice to fit in somewhere. It felt like home after just one day.” Life is looking up for Sophie. Through Dcafe, she has become more confident with sign language, made friends and has a new social life in the Deaf community. She’s even taught her dog Buddy to understand commands in sign language! 30 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 DCAFE NEWS
31 in relationships As part of a new campaign to break down barriers and improve relationships, JDA is organising focus groups for people whose lives are affected by hearing loss, to understand and raise awareness of the challenges and experiences faced by both sides. The aim is to develop everyone’s understanding that hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it but impacts everyone around them. People living with hearing loss are working hard all the time — using every skill and clue to work out what is being said — reading lips, facial expressions, context — it’s exhausting! It can take as much as five seconds for someone with hearing loss to process what is being said. To a hearing person, that feels like a long time. Resentment can build — in both partners — which can filter down to the rest of the family, and friends, leading to relationships breaking down. “When I ask my kids what they said, they say: ‘It doesn’t matter’. It does to me. It’s the little things that have the biggest impact,” says Olivia, 42. “It hurts not being able to join in with the family banter around the dinner table. Not keeping up with my friends chatting when we’re socialising. My husband getting angry with me when I haven’t heard him and asking him to repeat what he has said.” Breaking down barriers and improving relationships Hearing loss can have a devastating effect on how we relate to each other. JDA’s new campaign will get families and friends talking — and start to bring about a change in attitudes and behaviour. Everyone has a role to play in making their relationships work. JDA is encouraging people not to hide their hearing loss — it shouldn’t be a source of embarrassment. By explaining our needs confidently and accepting the use of specialist technical aids, it will show we are helping ourselves. Our loved ones are then likely to become more open to making an effort and we can start to educate them to communicate more effectively and restore our relationships. For more information or to get involved in the conversation, contact Sue Cipin at JDA on 020 8446 0502 or email mail@jdeaf.org.uk Melissa tells us how she and her husband Daniel make life with hearing loss work — and why it’s so important to talk about hearing loss and break down the stigma. My hearing is getting progressively worse and I’m angry! Not because of my hearing loss, but because of the invisibility of this condition. I’m in my 40’s and the world is a challenge. Even my closest family and friends can sometimes forget to face me and to speak clearly one at a time. It took a while for my husband to adapt and not to mumble from behind his computer. But now he’s the first to remind people how to communicate with me. It’s tiring to constantly remind people. One of my daughters recently spoke to her school about increasing awareness of hearing loss amongst families.
32 JDATogether — Issue 44 — April 2023 PERSONAL COLUMN BIRTHDAYS Leslie Masters Warmest congratulations to JDA member Leslie Masters who celebrated his 90th birthday on 2 March 2023 Lisa Mansur Warmest congratulations to JDA Support Worker Lisa Mansur who celebrated her 50th birthday on 4 April 2023 Ross Mansell Warmest congratulations to JDA member Ross Mansell who will celebrate his 90th birthday on 21 May 2023 Dear Dad/Grandfather, Happy 90th birthday to you with big hugs from Eva, Anna, Leo, Eli, Rebecca and 6 grandchildren xxx Ebby Kassar Warmest congratulations to JDA volunteer Ebby Kassar who will celebrate her 40th birthday on 1 July 2023 CONDOLENCES Valerie Litman Our condolences go to JDA member Valerie Litman on the loss of her sister Sheila. Sheila passed away on 15 March in Melbourne, Australia. Sue Cipin Condolences to Sue Cipin, whose beloved 96 year old mother, Betty, passed away peacefully on 31 March 2023 with Sue beside her. ANNIVERSARIES Colleen and Alan Daniels Warmest congratulations to JDA members Colleen and Alan Daniels who celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on 17 March 2023 MAZELTOV to our amazing parents Colleen and Alan Daniels on their Emerald 55th Wedding Anniversary 17th March 2023. Wishing you health and happiness. Our love always Daughter Marlene and Son in Law Lyndon xxxx A very happy 55th anniversary to our Mum and Dad, Bobby and Zaida. Love from Jason, Natalie, Olli and Sam xx Hava and David Jackson Warmest congratulations to JDA members Hava and David Jackson who will celebrate their 30th Wedding Anniversary on 2 May 2023 Lee/Cipin Mazeltov to Sue and Neil Lee on becoming grandparents! Their first baby granddaughter Matilda arrived on 15 March 2023 — in the middle of JDA’s CODA film show…a memorable moment for both of them! BIRTH
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