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Areivim Committee
In Memory
of Estelle Samson a"h
One of the
reasons we enjoy being part of Beth Jacob is for the profound sense of
belonging we feel. We are all
connected to one another. In that
spirit, we would like everyone to know about our important Areivim Committee. Areivim means that we are all guarantors
and responsible to support one another. (As in the expression "Kol Yisrael Areivim zeh lazeh"
-- All Jews are responsible for one another). We are proud
that the Samson family is sponsoring Areivim in memory of Estelle Samson
a"h, a wonderful woman who is remembered so fondly in our community.
It is
extremely heartwarming to see our members step up to the plate whenever there
is a time of need. We are blessed
with many happy times, such as births, and unfortunately, sad times as
well. At these times and during
any time when you could use a helping hand, the Beth Jacob Areivim Committee
will be reaching out and helping, whether it be by making meals, setting up
hospitality for visitors in town, providing a ride to a doctor's appointment,
picking up some food at the supermarket or any other form of assistance that
may be necessary in the situation.
We are looking for the chesed in our community to grow and strengthen,
to make sure that whenever a member is in need of help, whether it is a small
or large task, we are there for them. In essence, this is what being a part of a community is all
about.
For our
efforts to be successful, we need to be aware of situations where a person
could benefit from some help or assistance. If you, or someone you know, is
needy of any type of support, please contact areivim@bethjacob.org, (310)
652-7712, (201) 741-5034, or Rabbi Topp.
Just as important,
we need to strengthen our team of volunteers who are willing to step up and get
involved. If you are able to
participate in any way, it will be greatly appreciated. Below you will find a list of
categories that the Areivim Committee oversees. Please check the boxes that you are kindly willing to
volunteer with. Even if you've
volunteered in the past, please be so kind as to reconfirm your interest.
____ To
make a meal up to once every other month for someone in need
____To
make a meal up to once a month for someone in need
____To be
available to visit an elderly, infirm, or ill individual up to once a month
____To be
available to visit an elderly, infirm, or ill individual up to once a week
____To be
available to help out in a miscellaneous way on occasion (i.e., driving ,
shopping etc.)
____To be
available to host a guest for a Shabbat meal or Shabbat hospitality on a
designated Shabbat up to once every four months
____To
offer professional services on occasion pro bono or at discounted rates
Please put
down the two best ways to contact you:
Home phone
#:
Cell phone #:
Email:
Text
Message- please put corresponding phone number:
As we say
on Shabbat morning before Mussaf, "Vekol ha'oskim B'tzarchei tzibbur b'emunah
Hakadosh Baruch Hu Yeshalem Secharam" -- which means that for all those
who are engaged sincerely in the needs of the community, may G-d reward them
generously.
Once
again, thank you so much for your commitment and dedication to Klal Yisrael!
Phyllis
Herskovitz
Giselle
Joffe
Phyllis
Katzin
Peggy
Medioni
Myra Monk
Pammy
Talansky
Lisa Wintner
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