ELUL ENTERPRISES

The Chesed Activities of Congregation Israel of Springfield

As we thank HaShem for the blessings in our lives we are sensitized to the needs of our shul members.  There are many opportunities to help our friends and neighbors.  Contribute your time by contacting the committee chairpersons listed below.  Contribute financially by making a donation to the shul Gemilas Chesed Fund, which supports the chesed activities.  Your involvement strengthens our community, bringing rewards in both this world and the World to Come. 

Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick)

Susan Prawer                                                                                     

Meals on Wheels (delivering meals to sick, women who have given birth, shut-ins)

Ranit Kotler                                                                                          

Transportation (arranging rides for medical treatment, food shopping, etc.)

Melanie Wind                                                                                       

Welcome (welcoming newcomers to the community)

Marilyn Bielory                                                                                     

Aveylut (assisting those in mourning)

David Hoffer  (pre-shiva preparations)                                                

Sam Alexander  (preparation for minyanim at shiva home)               

Leah Marcus  (Seudas havra’a: post-cemetery meal)                       

Myra Pirak  (providing weekday meals during shiva)                          

Yaffa Sabag (providing Shabbat meals during shiva)                         

Susan Feldman (backup support for shiva meals)                             

Additional assistance with these meals is very much appreciated.

Employment Support (assisting members who are searching for jobs)

Marty Aron                                                                                           

G’Mach: Community Fund (helping those in need with money, food, clothing etc.)

Rabbi Marcus                                                                                       

Shadchanut (meeting forum for singles)

Dolores Greenfield                                                                             

Anya Bitansky                                                                                    

Chesed Networking Newsletter (coming soon…)

Alisa Kigner                                                                                        

Thank you very much for supporting the members of our community.

Sincerely,

Rachel Kohn

Elul Enterprises chair