Temple Beth Tzedek -   בית  צדק

ANNUAL TBTz-KESHER HIGH HOLY DAYS OUTREACH (5769)
 


Dear TBTz Friends:
 

I am writing with pride in Temple Beth Tzedek's commitment to meaningful outreach through our holiday outreach programs.  Our goal is to strengthen connections between all our members, especially those isolated by illness, disability, loss or care provider obligations.

The upcoming High Holy Days Season abounds with mitzvah opportunities for congregants of all ages.  Please sign up for any of the activities listed here by contacting Janet Gunner (jmgunnergp@aol.com) or by using the sign up sheets in the office and minyan room.  Our goal is for 100% congregant participation. Please identify the Kesher High Holy Days outreach activity that resonates with you.

(1) GIFT PACKAGES delivered to over 125 of our less mobile members and other members in our thoughts. (with challot, apples, honey, hand made cards, and more!)

(a) JOIN OUR CHALLAH BAKING TEAM (led by Ina Sanders and Myra Werbow)

-- Help prepare dough for homemade round challah (Sat. Sept. 6, post-Havdalah)

-- Help shape and bake the challah (Sun. Sept. 7, 9:30 am)

-- Help bag the challah (Sun. Sept. 7, 5:30 pm)

(b) Help ASSEMBLE the bags (Thurs. Sept. 18, 10:00 am)

(c) CREATE GREETING CARDS

    Please use your best creative talent to make at least one New Year's card. 

    Leave completed cards in the box outside the TBTz office by Wed. Sept. 17.

    Paper and markers will be available.

(d) DELIVER packages, as few or as many as you like; "Mapquest" directions provided.

    SIGN UP TO DELIVER BY Wed. September 16;

    PICK UP from TBTz during working hours;

    DELIVER between Tues. Sept. 23 and pre-Erev RH, Mon. Sept. 29.

 (e) RECIPIENT LIST: Please advise of members in our thoughts who would appreciate receiving a holiday package 

-- We will confirm they are on our delivery list.

(2) VISITS TO THE WEINBERG CAMPUS

-- Come deliver bags, as we visit from room to room and sound the shofar

    led by our clergy and the Kesher Kids B’nai Mitzvah Community Service program.  Sun. Sept. 21 (meet at the Reclining Buffalo at 3:15 pm)

 (3) HOME HOSPITALITY

-- If you would like to host a congregational member who would otherwise be alone, or you would like to be a guest at a congregant's home for High Holy Days meals, contact us and we will try to make a suitable match.

 (4) TBTz- KESHER OUTSTRETCHED ARM PROGRAM IN THE SUKKAH

-- Come welcome Jews with special needs to celebrate Sukkot with us. 

    Sun. Oct. 19 (10:30 noon)

    We will begin with Hallel and a Torah Service in the sanctuary, then move outdoors to enjoy the Sukkah, the Etrog and Lulav, beautiful and uplifting Music of our TBTz Klezmer Band and Holiday Foods!

 (5) SPONSORSHIP

-- Please help cover the cost of outreach, and strengthen our synagogue.

    Donations of all sizes are welcome (suggested levels $54, $36, $18).  Sponsors will be listed on the TBTz-Kesher card accompanying all deliveries.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND CONSIDERATION.

L'SHANAH TOVAH!

Janet Gunner
Chair, TBTz-Kesher Committee