Beth Shalom

Jewish Retirement Home

 

 

 

 

85 Vause Road I Berea I Durban I 4001
Contact: Louis Gordon
Phone: 031-201-3151
Website: www.bethshalom.co.za




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Our Goals

Our goals are:

  • To provide a home for Senior Citizens of the Jewish Community in KwaZulu Natal that include a comprehensive balanced service ranging from independent living to frail care.
  • To support the concept of allowing individuals to be as independent as possible.
  • To provide programs which encourage a feeling of well-being and optimism while providing quality care which contributes to quality of life.
  • To increase public understanding of the elderly, the Home and its relationship with the Jewish Community of KwaZulu that it serves.









Program of Services

The health and welfare of our residents is paramount with a large nursing staff working 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Nursing services are provided as well as ancillary services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and where necessary we rely on a panel of doctors. Beth Shalom prides itself on the high degree of care and attention each resident receives and where the residents' every need is catered for.

Our residents receive 3 wholesome kosher meals a day, and fully serviced rooms. In addition, we have an in-house laundry service to accommodate residents and facility needs. We also offer a wide range of entertainment including music appreciation, arts & crafts, dancing, speakers on varying interesting topics, weekly Shiurim, and Shul and Shabbos services every Friday nigh. Residents enjoy a full program of activities in which to participate in daily. Our gardens are lush and beautiful which is the real gem of the Home. There is lots of bird life bringing enjoyment to the residents and their visitors.




Our History

Back in 1970, concerned members of the Durban Community foresaw a need for a facility for our aging community. Beth Shalom was officially opened by the first President, the Late Mr Israel (Issy) Geshen on the 15th November 1970 with about 6 residents, in a converted house. Subsequent extensions have increased its capacity to about 100 people.

Funding for the acquisition of the property and the various constructions which took place came predominantly from the Jewish Community of KwaZulu Natal, with some Government assistance. We now fulfill a vital need in the community.

Our motto is “Oh, cast us not off in our old age … Forsake us not when our strength faileth”.


Greetings from Beth Shalom. As the pressures of Covid begin to dissipate, and despite the chaos and difficulty that prevailed throughout the last two years, the residents are now able to enjoy all the activities available to them.

Outings to the Tala game reserve with the fabulous Reb Shlomo from Chabad Umhlanga.

Celebrating the 100th birthday of the graceful and majestic matriarch of Beth Shalom Barbara Daniels, an incredible experience to witness - Happy Birthday!