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Joyce Weinberger and Ailon Maik - Co-Chairs |
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The Chesed Committee consists of many individuals who give of their time and resources in various chesed programs. Participation is open to any individual from our shul, or from any of the neighboring shuls.
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To provide services to our membership in times of need |
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To help the larger Jewish community to the extent our resources permit |
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To support chesed organizations in Israel, on an annual basis |
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TOMCHEI-MAZON: A group of women meet periodically to cook and prepare meals for special situations. They store and distribute the food as needed. |
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SHIVAH GROUP: This group arranges to have regular minyanim, a Sefer Torah and prayer books at the Shiva house, as well as Mishna learning between Mincha and Maariv. The chesed committee also provides either a traditional “Seudat Hvra’ah” to the immediate family, upon their return from the cemetery, or a “snack package” during the shiva period to our members sitting shiva in their homes. |
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CLOTHING DRIVES: The chesed committee partners with Yad-Leah, to collect clothing from our members for distribution in Israel. |
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BIKUR CHOLIM: The chesed committee communicates to the membership about those who are sick or hospitalized, including many out of the community individuals and their visiting families. Visits are made to hospitals, rehabilitation centers and homes. |
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PRE-SHABBAT (or CHAG) CALLS: Phone calls are made to a select group of people who live alone, to wish them Shabbat Shalom, or Chag Sameach. |
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CHESED FOR ISRAEL ANNUAL CAMPAIGN: A first-tier, highly reputable Israeli charity is selected yearly. Information is disseminated to familiarize the membership with the chosen organization and the campaign goal. Examples include: Meir- Panim, and Yad-Sarah. |
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YOUTH DEPARTMENT PROJECTS: Included are a Purim Mishloach Manot to patients in a local nursing care institution, chesed raffles, and food donations. |
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BABY PRODUCTS GEMACH: We recommend a Baby Gemach that is run by Leah Zimmerman and Siggy Berger from Passaic. They collect all donations: baby gear, furniture, formula, clothing, or money to help defer costs. They give to any Jewish family that asks. They offer a tax receipt for any donation. If anyone has anything to donate, or if someone is in need, contact them by E-mail:
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, or by calling Siggy at 201-486-1492 |
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