KESHER
Means “Connection”
Opportunities to Serve and to be Served

Tzedek, tzedek tirdof  (Justice, justice shall you pursue) ... D'vorim (Deuteronomy) 16:20 Bakesh shalom v'rodfeihu (Seek peace and pursue it) ... Tehillim (Psalms) 34:15

The Temple Beth Tzedek Kesher Committee strengthens connections between all our members, especially those isolated by illness, disability or care provider obligations.  Our goal is to stay in touch in meaningful ways. Here are our current projects:
 
We have Holiday deliveries to about 100 homebound and other members in our thoughts, for the High Holy Days (see the letter for 5769/2008), Purim and Shavuot.  Our twice-a-year Challah Bakes yield hand-baked challah for the High Holy Days and Shavuot.  Our Video productions, for Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and Chanukah, were produced for distribution to our homebound members and to adult Jews with special needs. 
 
Transportation Network.  Members who need rides to synagogue services and events are transported by volunteer member drivers.
 
Phone Pals, regular caring phone calls to many of our homebound members from congregant phone pals to “check in,” share news of upcoming services and events, and see if we can provide assistance for those who wish to attend.
 
Home and hospital visits with library books, books on tape and Shofar on tape.
 
Correspondence with our members at times of illness, loss and simcha
 
Annual Kesher-Youth Congregational Dinner.  Members who do not get out easily attend as our guests, with transportation provided by fellow congregants.
 
Services at the Weinberg Campus.  We lead a monthly Sunday Minchah service and visit with our members at Weinberg.  On Purim we read Megillah and distribute mishloach manot.  Schedule
 
TSZ Outstretched Arm programs for Jews with special needs at TBTz. Let us celebrate the holidays together! Please check the activities list on the TBTz home page for upcoming events.