Jami

21/10/2025

🔈 Join us on Monday 3 November for the YJJC Property Networking Event. jewishcare.org/jc-events/yjjc-property 🏙️

We’re excited to spotlight Nick Leslau, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Prestbury Group of Companies — a powerhouse that has invested in and managed over £10bn of property assets since its founding in 1998.

A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Nick’s career spans decades of remarkable achievement. From co-founding Burford Holdings Plc (delivering 1,300% NAV per share growth) to helping create one of the UK’s largest REITs — now LondonMetric Properties PLC with £6bn of assets — his influence on the property landscape is undeniable.

He’s also been a long-time member of the Bank of England Property Forum, and for 25 years, a key figure behind Saracens Rugby Club.

🎙️ In conversation with Matthew Watts, Founder & Managing Director of Rockbourne — an executive search firm hiring leadership talent for Real Estate Owners, Funds, Investors & Developers.

Matthew is also the creator of the People Property Place Podcast, where he’s hosted 100+ episodes exploring the stories, insights, and career journeys of the most inspiring voices in real estate investment management.

🔥 This conversation promises a deep dive into leadership, legacy, and lessons learned from a career that’s shaped the property industry.

🎟️ Want to learn more or grab your tickets?

Book now: jewishcare.org/jc-events/yjjc-property

17/10/2025

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Event.

Join us for an inspiring and informative afternoon with Dr Ellie Cannon, NHS and private GP, renowned health columnist for the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, and regular medical expert on ITV’s This Morning, BBC Woman’s Hour, and LBC.

Dr Ellie will be speaking about her new book, followed by an open Q&A session—a safe and welcoming space for women in the community to ask questions and discuss topics that matter most to them.

🗓 Date: Tuesday 25 November
🕓 Time: 4:15 – 5:30PM
📍 Location: Head Room, Jami’s social enterprise café, supported by the Maurice Wohl Foundation
👩‍🦰 Audience: Women only
Let’s come together to connect, learn, and support one another.

We’d love to see you there!

16/10/2025

🌟 Mental Health Matters: Building Bridges between communities.🌟

📅 Monday 20th October
🕑 2pm
📍 Free event On Zoom – register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JrD51rnVQ-uDHVK52p57uA

This important discussion brings together two leading voices on resilience and healing:-

Sir Liam Fox, Former UK Defence Secretary & Chair of the UK Abraham Accords Group
Sir Liam will share his perspective on the latest mental health challenges in the Middle East and how cross-border cooperation can strengthen communities in times of trauma.

Dr. Shiri Ben-David, Chief Psychologist at Hadassah Medical Organisation, Jerusalem
Drawing from her frontline experience, Dr. Ben-David will provide practical tips and tools for coping with stress, trauma, and mental health challenges.

Together, they will explore how Hadassah is playing a critical role in supporting communities in Israel and beyond, and how the Abraham Accords can help expand this healing impact across the region.

This event is a unique opportunity to hear both the policy perspective and the clinical expertise on one of the most urgent issues facing our societies today.

10/10/2025

🧡 World Mental Health Day 2025 🧡

This year’s theme focuses on ensuring communities have access to mental health support after exposure to adverse events.

In line with this, Jami is launching a new support group for anyone affected by Post October 7 and antisemitism.

🗓️ Starts November – meets monthly in block of 5 sessions.
💻 Online via Zoom – open to people across the U.K.
🎟️ Cost: £40 for all 5 sessions (£20 concessions)
To register your interest, email info@jamiuk.org with “Oct 7 Support Group” in the subject line.

Getting support after adversity is vital — it can help protect your mental health and prevent future difficulties.

🔗 Explore helpful resources: jamiuk.org/resources

10/10/2025

As the world marks World Mental Health Day today, for Jami, preventing su***de in the community and educating people around the subject are a priority every single day of the year.

Jami’s adult mental health support provides life-changing – and sometimes lifesaving – support to people with mental illness and distress. We are a safety net, sometimes an emergency service, making the difference between life and death.
John, who has received peer support through Jami and is now a Jami community champion, talks about his lived experience.

“When I woke up in the hospital, I saw all my family and friends around me, and it was very humbling to realise I meant a lot to people. The way Jami supported me made me feel understood and appreciated. They have changed my life.

“If it wasn’t for Jami, I probably wouldn’t be alive today. My chats with my peer support workers were something to look forward to each week. Jami has listened to me, helped me, and been a comfort to me. But, most of all, it has given me hope for life, hope for the future and hope to my family that I’ll be around for many more years to come.”

Jami plans to launch a new community su***de prevention programme for communal lay and spiritual leaders and motivated community members early next year. The programme has been designed to reflect the community’s sensitivities and needs and will also cover postvention – the actions Jami takes to support the community after a su***de. A panel of community champions with lived experience has guided the process of creating the new course and Jami is working with Middlesex University to evaluate the process.

It is vital that we talk about mental health, suicidal thoughts and plans and reach out for support when we need it, as well as understand how we can support others.

If you need help or are supporting someone else, visit jamiuk.org/get-support or call 020 8458 2223. For 24/7 support, call the Samaritans on 116 123 or for SHOUT, text Jami to 85258.

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 🌍

This year’s theme focuses on access to mental health services — supporting mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.

Everyone deserves the right to protect their mental wellbeing, no matter what they’re going through. 🧡

Following the events of October 7, Jami, in partnership with Thrive London (Mayor of London’s Office), provided the community with vital resources to support people’s psychological responses.

Read the Understanding Our Reactions document here 👉 jamiuk.org/understand-our-reactions/

Jami offers a number of services, which include;

- Su***de prevention
- Adult services – including talking therapies
- The Dangoor Children and Young Person’s Service (age 11-25)
- Carer and Family Support
- Education and training
- Services for community organisations

Find out more about Jami’s services here: jamiuk.org/adult-services/

06/10/2025

Wishing you a Chag Sameach Succot - may this Succot bring moments of light, comfort and shelter in community.

06/10/2025

Two years on from October 7th, many in our community continue to feel its impact and we know this is a difficult time.

The rise in antisemitism, as witnessed last week on Yom Kippur in Manchester, and the ongoing conflict in the region have affected people’s wellbeing and mental health in different ways.

It remains important that we support one another. Jami, part of Jewish Care, has developed resources to help us understand our reactions and find practical ways to look after ourselves and others.

You can access these resources here: jamiuk.org/understand-our-reactions

03/10/2025

We are shocked and deeply saddened at the tragic news from Manchester over Yom Kippur. If you need to talk about the impact of the news or are affected, there is help available.

For our Emergency Response Initiative Consortium guide for helpful conversations to reassure children and young people in challenging times, please click here: jamiuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ERIC-Helpful-conversations-to-reassure-children.pdf

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

From all of us at Jami, we wish you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur.

01/10/2025

“I honestly don’t know how we would have managed without Jami.”

When we found out that our son was self-harming and had suicidal thoughts, we recognised we needed support, too.

In our weekly sessions with Jess – our carer peer support worker – we talked about how we were individually dealing with our son’s problems, knowing Jess understood because she’d been through it all too. Her support helped us come to terms with what happened, to understand it wasn’t our fault, and to cope with looking after our son and ourselves. We started this journey feeling terribly ashamed of ourselves and our parenting skills. However, Jami gave us hope that we could get through this. And with Jami behind us, we have.

This Yom Kippur, please consider making a gift to Jami. Together, we can ensure that no one has to face mental illness alone. Just call 020 8922 2600, or visit jamiuk.org/roshhashanah to donate. 🧡