Over the last several years, the DOS Chesed Committee has helped our members
and their families in times of mourning and during illness.
During times of mourning, we can assist in setting up the house for shiva
as well as send a dairy platter (for ten people) to the home ((within a five mile radius)
when the bereaved family returns from the cemetery.
If we find out from Rabbi Saunders that someone is ill and welcomes our contacting them,
we will call that person and offer to visit or shop, or assist in a way that is acceptable to him or her.
Our committee has been large, but the number of people willing and able to help has been dwindling.
It is falling to the same handful of people to continue this very important outreach and mitzvah.
With that in mind, we will invite all interested members of DOS to an open meeting
with Rabbi Saunders, to discuss how best to encourage our members to participate
in the work of the Chesed Committee. Or, failing that,
we must decide what work we could continue with limited assistance, and what we should give up.
The following activities will involve:
. Home, hospital or nursing home visits.
. Assistance with shopping where medically necessary.
. Driving to doctors appointments.
. On a weekly basis, calling those who are housebound.
Our Shul cares and we will do our best to assist those in need.
but we need YOU to join the CHESED COMMITTEE.
In addition to the Chesed Committee, Rabbi Zevi Saunders, 347-206-9853, zevisaunders@gmail.com,
is always available in case of emergencies.
L'Shalom,
Judith Turkewitz, Chairmensch, emakas1@yahoo.com, 561-499-2076
Name: _________________________Email:_________________________Tel. No._____________
I am interested in:
_______ visiting the homebound/adult facilities
_______ making telephone calls to the homebound
_______ assisting in setting up homes for shiva
_______ delivering food to a shiva home
_______ providing transportation for medical needs (only)
_______ assisting with shopping
Please respond to: Judith Turkewitz, emakas1@yahoo.com or 561-499-2076