Muslim Care meets JewishCare
In order to explore the different forms in which leadership presents itself in its various contexts, applications and societies, Muslim Care “Leading Together” youth program has met with Sydney’s JewishCare.
Muslim Care meets JewishCare
JewishCare hosted 10 current and future leaders of the Sydney Muslim community including Ahmed Mokachar from Muslim Care.
During the meeting, CEO Claire Vernon and JewishCare President Allan Vidor shared their thoughts on leadership and the importance of community.
Vidor said “This was such a meaningful and important initiative and it was a great honour to meet with such a passionate and impressive group”
The attendees participated in a number of discussion groups with JewishCare staff which revealed many deeply shared values and ideals as well as some differences. It represented a learning and engaging experience for all concerned.
Nevine El-Cheike a participant of ‘Leading Together” Program – Muslim Care) said “this was a very exciting and stimulating experience for our group and we discovered the mechanisms in which JewishCare interacts with, and provides services to, its target community paralleling the domains of culture and Australian ethos and facilities. We would like to thank the group at JewishCare for their hospitality.”
Allan Vidor concluded “we look forward to continuing this relationship and to hearing of Muslim Care’s successful progress in supporting those in need in their community”.
