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THE CHESED INITIATIVE IS AN EFFORT BY THE YOUNG ISRAEL OF WOODMERE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERSONAL NEEDS OF SHUL MEMBERS.

Please consider making Chesed an important part of your life by volunteering for one of the groups listed.

BIKUR CHOLIMThe Bikur Cholim Group is made up of volunteers that visit shul members in

local hospitals, nursing homes, and homes. Volunteers aid patients and their

families in dealing with issues that arise during periods of illness.

Prayer is a key element of the healing process, if you would like to submit a

name for the shul’s Cholim List, please go to www.yiwoodmere.org/cholim.

Names will be given to Gabboim for the recital of a Mi Shebeirach.

CHEVRA KADISHAThe Young Israel of Woodmere Chevra Kadisha is a voluntary group of men and women who assist in

taking care of the needs of the deceased. The Chevra’s efforts are performed with respect and dignity.

Families are guided in all aspects of funeral and burial arrangements, including preventing autopsies.

In addition, the Chevra provides the shiva home with the seudas havraah (the traditional first meal

following a funeral), shiva chairs, siddurim, a Sefer Torah and assist in arranging the daily minyanim.

If you need to make Burial or Shiva arrangements, please contact Michael Krengel: 516.554.3118.

For all Chesed related inquiries and to volunteer

for a particular Chesed group, send an email to

yiw.chesed@gmail.com

Chesed hours are available for children who volunteer

together with their families.

NEW MOTHERSThe New Mothers Group provides assistance

to families with new babies. Our volunteers

organize meals for the family during the

initial weeks following delivery.

COOKING FOR OTHERSIn times of difficulty or need,

the Cooking Group has

volunteers who cook on behalf

of shul members while they

are undergoing an illness or

personal crisis.

HACHNASAS ORCHIM/HOSPITALITYThe Hospitality Group arranges accommodations for guests requiring to spend Shabbos in Woodmere, visitors who are contemplating moving to the area, and families who recently moved into the community. Our volunteers open their homes providing a place to stay, Shabbos meals and other hospitality needs for guests. In addition, the committee arranges for shul members who are currently living alone or in need of company, to be hosted for Shabbos and Yom Tov meals.

TOMCHEI SHABBOSTomchei Shabbos provides Shabbos and holiday meals for members

of our community who are going through difficult financial times. The

program provides weekly food packages which are distributed directly

to families. Additional supplies are provided before Yom Tov. Different

volunteers assist in food collection, packing and delivery of packages.

If you are interested in the Tomchei Shabbos Program or would like to

volunteer, please contact Averim Stavsky at 516.729.0006.

GEMACHSOur local community hosts different Gemachs where one can borrow or use items for a nominal charge.

For a comprehensive list of Gemachs or to donate items, please go to www.thechessednetworknews.org

SENIOR BUDDY CONNECTIONOur YIW community is comprised of senior members, many of whom do not have family locally. The Senior Buddy Connection works to provide home visitation, emergency supplies, and general companionship by pairing up members of the shul with their neighbor. Part of this effort includes checking in on senior buddies both before and after weather related events.

COMMUNAL RESOURCES

ACHIEZER COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER 516.791.4444 www.achiezer.org

JCC OF THE FIVE TOWNS 516.569.6733www.guraljcc.org

BIKUR CHOLIM OF FAR ROCKAWAY & THE FIVE TOWNS 718.327.5989 | 516.371.9662www.fr5tbikurcholim.com

OHEL FAMILY SERVICES718.686.3149www.ohelfamily.org

JII877.852.6951www.ujafedny.org/find-help

TEMPO GROUP, INC - WOODMERE516.374.3671www.tempogroup.org

YOUNG ISRAEL OF WOODMERE

516 .295 .0950www.y iwoodmere .org

859 PENINSULA BOULEVARD WOODMERE, NY 11598

For all Chesed related inquiries and to volunteer

for a particular Chesed group, send an email to

yiw.chesed@gmail.com