KAVOD
In Hebrew, the word KAVOD means to honor or respect. It is the philosophy of Jewish Family Services (JFS) that there is no one more worthy of our honor or respect than the Holocaust Survivors who live among us.
"I felt the loneliness very sharply, and this organization came to the rescue, KAVOD, which helps people who survived the war, who have irreparable wounds in their heart, who really need human connection, especially at this age."
Holocaust Survivor Testimonial Video
Watch a brief video and learn first-hand about one Holocaust survivor's story on how she navigated and survived the Holocaust. Then learn how the rest of her life unfolded, included how she came to Indianapolis in the 90s.
Social Services Offered To Holocaust Survivors:
Case Management
Translation Services
Mental Health Support
Homemaker Services
Transportation
Home Medications
Legal Aid
Emergency Support
Ways to Give
Your donation will make an enourmous impact to more than 70 Holocaust survivors in the Indianapolis Jewish community in need.
Babushka's Kitchen
Babushka's Kitchen is a collection of recipes from the former Soviet Union. Get a taste of home and support support Survivors who live locally by purchasing Babushka's Kitchen. All proceeds benefit KAVOD. Contact Rachel at rkatz@jfgi.org for more information.
Julie Sondhelm
Clinical Director
317-536-1476
jsondhelm@jfgi.org
Boris Gorlin
Holocaust Survivor Community Liason, KAVOD Program
Translator/Interpreter (Russian and Ukrainian)
317-210-1026
bgorlin@jfgi.org