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Jewish texts depict a God who offers human beings both righteousness (tzdakah) and care (chesed). To nurture a warm, caring and welcoming community at Congregation Beth Elohim, the Membership Committee has created the "Chesed" Group.
The Chesed Group helps members in times of illness or loss and
recognizes times of celebration through cards, calls and announcements
in our congregational bulletin and advisory.
Are you or someone you love ill and in need of a visit or a friendly
call? Do you need a meal prepared during a time of illness,
convalescence or mourning? Are you having trouble finding a ride to
synagogue or religious school? Reach out to the Chesed Group and we
will find volunteers to help. No information about illness, death or
simcha will be shared unless a congregant wishes it to be shared.
If you are celebrating a simcha, help us build the spirit of
chesed by sharing that news with the congregation. If you are a
congregant or hear of someone who could use some "acts of loving
kindness" or is enjoying a happy event, please contact lay-leader Susan
Miller at
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or Paul Basista or Alix Fellman in the temple
office, at 718-768 3814 or by email (
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or
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). The
Chesed Group and the clergy will be notified so they can respond
appropriately.
21st ANNUAL BIRKUR CHOLIM CONFERENCE
Save the date: Sunday, Nov 9, 2008 for the
Annual Bikur Cholim Conference at
UJA-Federation of NY. New workshops and old-time-favorites will be
offered. Stay tuned for further details.
VOLUNTEER FOR AN ACT OF LOVING KINDNESS
We are building a list of volunteers who can help a fellow congregant once
a year or more. Please take a moment to fill out the Chesed Group Volunteer Form and let us know what you can do.
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