Hessed: Caring Community
Through Hessed we:
- Comfort members when they have lost a family member (Bereavement)
* Make Contact Before the Funeral.
* Bring comforting items to the family, with or without a visit.
* Deliver honey to all members who have experienced a bereavement in the last year (Honey for the Holidays).
- Check in with members when they are ill (Bikkur Cholim)
* Bring comforting items to those who are ill at home.
* Knit cozy wraps for those with long-term or serious illness.
* Provide a meal to support members in challenging times.
* Engage in special projects for individual needs.
To volunteer and Sign Someone Up for a Meal, sign up below:
If you are a Temple Israel member and you need help, or you know of someone else in need, please contact the Temple office (781-784-3986) to inform Rabbi Fineberg about the situation.
For more information or to contact someone in Hessed, please email Hessed@tisharon.org.
We provide 2-3 open training sessions each year and personalized training as needed.
From our Hessed Resource Library:
Jewish Family and Children Service of Greater Boston cares for individuals and families by providing exceptional human service and health care programs, guided by Jewish traditions of social responsibility, compassion, and respect for all members of the community.
Tue, March 21 2023
28 Adar 5783
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2023Leaders of Passover Seders Program
Tuesday, Mar 21st 7:45p to 9:30p
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Gateways Access to Jewish Education Program
Thursday, Mar 23rd 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2023Hearing Men's Voices
Thursday, Mar 23rd 7:45p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Cantor Candidate Weekend with Cantor Ehrlich
Friday, Mar 24th 6:15p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Cantor Candidate Weekend with Cantor Ehrlich
Shabbat, Mar 25th 9:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Sing-a-long with Cantor Ehrlich
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 25th 8:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Jewish Routes with Rabbi Fineberg
Sunday, Mar 26th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2023Crucial Moments in Israeli History Through the Lens of Short Stories - Part One
Monday, Mar 27th 8:00p to 9:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 29 , 2023Brotherhood Yellow Candle Mailing
Wednesday, Mar 29th 5:30p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 2 , 2023Family Passover Program
Sunday, Apr 2nd 10:00a to 11:00a
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Thursday ,
AprApril 20 , 2023Hazak Event
Thursday, Apr 20th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 25 , 2023Hearing Men's Voices
Tuesday, Apr 25th 7:45p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 30 , 2023Yom Ha’Atzmaout Celebration - Zimryia
Sunday, Apr 30th 9:00a to 11:00a
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Saturday ,
MayMay 6 , 2023Family Havdalah & Lag Ba'Omer Celebration
Shabbat, May 6th 8:30p to 9:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 11 , 2023Hazak Event
Thursday, May 11th 7:30p to 9:30p