A SPECIALÂ MISSION FOR SOCIAL WELFARE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY
PROFESSIONALSÂ IN THE JEWISH WELFARE SYSTEM IN EUROPE
the mission will be the chance of strenghtening the  network of jewish
social welfare professionals and the chance of devising new
collaboration programmes in the field
by first time, and as a request from different participants, the ECJC JDC Social Welfare committee is organising a special Mission to St Petersburg to learn succesful experiences and exchange of best practises in the areas of Social Welfare. From special visits to the Hesed programmes, Caring for Shoah Survivors, to camps including Special Needs Children, the visit will be an inspiring opportunity for those working in the field of Jewish Social Welfare. The Mission is organised by ECJC and JDC in collaboration with Adain Lo, Hesed Abraham and the Jewish Community of St Petersburg
St PetersburgÂ
The former capital of a grand and Glorious empire which stretched over much of the globe, St. Petersburg is chock-full of culture and history.
Although just 300 years old, St. Petersburg has a rich and exciting history, full of dramatic events and major historical figures. Founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter the Great as his "window on the West", St. Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe.
The life of the Jewish community in St. Petersburg was (and still is) complicated and full of challenges. The Jewish people have always been part of the history of this city since the time of Peter the Great. Nevertheless they could not avoid the repressions and persecutions that all the Jews in Russia suffered at the times of the Tsars and during the Soviet period. The repressions would impact both – religious and social life of the Jewish population. The Jewish people were not allowed to live in the Capital city for a long time – most of them had to move to the South of Russia to live behind the Pale of Settlement. Even after it became possible to settle in this city – they could not build a Synagogue until the second half of the 19th century.
Despite all the difficulties currently St. Petersburg has one of the most beautiful Synagogues in Europe and a developed Jewish community which is active in all the fields of religious and social life.
Registration Fees - Early Bird
ONLY 15 PLACES AVAILABLE
 All the registration fees include 3 nights in a Central Hotel 4 stars,
all meals during the Mission under Local Kosher supervision,  materials and coffee breaks.
participants are required to fly to St Petersburg on Sunday, July 3rd. The mission will start on Sunday evening with a wellcoming dinner.
REGISTRATION CLOSING JUNE 5th
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ECJC Affiliated Organisations Registration Cost  -  Euro 500
ECJC Non Affiliated Organisations Registration Cost -   Euro 575
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 Extra night Accommodation -  Euro 125
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VISA TO RUSSIA
The vast majority of foreign travelers wishing to enter the Russian Federation must bear a valid Russian visa.
in order to get the support material to get the Visa to Russia in your own local Russian Consulate, you will need to register and pay the cost of the mission, so you will be able to get the Accommodation voucher.
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PLEASE REMEMBER YOU NEED TO HOLD A PASSPORT VALID 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY TO RUSSIA AND COUNT WITH MEDICAL INSURANCE/TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR Â THE LENGHT OF THE MISSION
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