“My message for young people who are finding things challenging? Find a couple of people who you can be honest and authentic with, find those people that are there just to support who you are – to big you up and give you courage – and to do small steps at a time.” On Sunday 27th June, Mavar supporters and…

Exciting news! We've been working for months on the establishment of a second branch in the North of England and we are very proud to now announce its official launch! Since Mavar started five years ago, we've helped a handful of callers from Manchester and Gateshead, but we've not been able to provide the same personal, high level of support as…

There’s something significant that differentiates Pesach from other festivals. Because it’s very much centred around the home and family, not participating in a Seder means not participating along with the vast majority of Jews around the world and this can lead to a person feeling the separation from others far more acutely than at any other time. People who have…

Great progress made last weekend at our Board of Management’s AWAY DAY. Armed with post-it notes, caffeine and mini beigels we brainstormed lots of ideas to push our services forward and overcome a few of the barriers and challenges our members face.  Our members include those still living within the strictly orthodox community, as well as those at the point…