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| The Out of the Cold program is best known for providing those in need in the community with warm meals, clothing and comfort. It has also undertaken a weekly art program for its participants, and for the second year, will have an art exhibition displaying the works created this year. Please see below for more details. |
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BIKKUR HOLIM, The Wings of Healing
Give healing wings. Please let us know if you, a family member, or a fellow congregant is ill or hospitalized. A call to the office will ensure that the rabbis, cantors and volunteers can follow up with visits, calls and healing prayers from the bima. Take a moment and keep us informed. Contact Lynn Levy at 416-781-3514, ext. 227. When e-mailing, put "Illness Notification" in the subject line.
| Out-of-the-Cold Program: A Partnership with Beth Sholom |
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| The Hesed Committee is seeking volunteers for the Out-of-the-Cold partnership program between Beth Tzedec and Beth Sholom synagogues. If you are interested in registering, please click here. |
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Your Hesed Committee is always working for you.
Volunteers are always needed. Below are some of the things we do. |
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Visiting People:
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◘ Home
◘ Hospital or Nursing Home
◘ Senior Centers/Retirement Homes
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◘ Shiva visits & support
◘ Lead services at a shiva home
◘ Telephone outreach
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◘ Leading Services and or helping at a Seniors’ Centre on a Friday afternoon
◘ Food & Clothing drives
◘ Telephoning
◘ Giving lifts to and from shul
◘ Shabbat Greeter at shul
◘ Prepare Goody Bags for Homeless & Families in Need (see below)
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◘ Runs on Tuesday evenings
◘ Food shopping & preparation
(Tuesday daytime)
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Thank you to the many volunteers who made the 2010 Out of the Cold Program a great success. The 2011 program will start up in January. More information will appear here at a later date.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cDRxSU9Yd1RTLVJvb0x3QWtsTkloUHc6MA
Sharon Yale & Blake Teichman
Co-Chairs, Hesed Committee
Hesed Fund Occasion Cards
Send a Hesed card to family and friends for any occasion by making a donation to the Hesed Fund. Your generous contributions help to support Hesed projects. Call 416-781-3511.
If you would like to volunteer in any of the above categories, click here.
Do You Need Help To Get Around? Circle of Care has a Passenger Van Service. Contact 416-635-2860 for more information on the following:
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For a private appointment with any of our rabbis, contact as per the information below
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Watch for Expectant Mothers list serve
Watch for Facing Medical Crisis list serve
Watch for Feeling Loss list serve
Watch for Jew by Choice list serve
Helpful Agencies
JVS of Toronto (Vocational Services): www.jvstoronto.org
(416) 787-1151
Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Toronto (JIAS)
4600 Bathurst Street, Suite 325
Toronto, Ontario M2R 3V3
Tel: (416) 630-6481
Fax: (416) 630-1376
email: info@jias.org
ESL Programs: http://www.geocities.com/jiasschool/
School program click here
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto: www.jewishtoronto.net
Toronto Jewish Free Loan Cassa: http://www.jewishtoronto.net/content_display.html?ArticleID=31832
(416) 635-1217
Jewish Family and Child Service: www.feduja.org/commserv/jfcspl.stm
(416) 638-7800
Jewish Distress Line
(416) 636-9610
Jewish Information Service (Monday-Friday during business hours)
(416) 635-5600
Senior Care
(416) 635-2860
Kehilla Residential Program
(416) 932-1212
Bathurst Jewish Community Centre
(416) 636-1880
Bloor Jewish Community Centre
(416) 924-6211
Board of Jewish Education: http://www.bjetoronto.org
South African Jewish Association in Canada (SAJAC) website: www.sajacnews.com
Toronto City website: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ourcity/index.htm
Clothing
Just a Second Shop (good used clothing)
Sponsored by Jewish Family and Child Service: www.feduja.org/commserv/jfcspl.stm
(416) 638-7800
4117 Bathurst St. at Yorkdowns Drive (east side)
Kosher Food Banks
Pride of Israel Synagogue, 59 Lissome Crescent (on east side of Bathurst St. a few blocks south of Steeles Ave). Items consist of non-perishables, canned goods and a kosher chicken for cooking (when available). No prepared foods. Person must show proof they are receiving social assistance. Wednesday only 10:00 to noon
Call (416) 226-0111.
Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Ave West (accross from Allen Expressway). Wednesday only 11:00 am to noon
Call (416) 783-6103.
Shelters
There are shelters located in downtown Toronto that take men, women and in some cases an entire family.
Out of the Cold
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Inter Synagogue Kosher Food Bank |
A common question heard from some of our congregants is, "Who uses the Food Bank?" The answer is: the poor among us, Jewish immigrants, the elderly, single mothers and also some non-Jews in the area. These people have fallen on hard times. Their present life situation is not what they dreamt of. One of our clients waits until closing time before she comes in. She told us, "I’m so ashamed to come in for food. I don’t want anyone to see me." For many of the immigrants, coming to shul to receive their food bag, has sparked an interest in their Jewish identity. We are often asked about the holidays. Can they come to a service? They are now asking for Shabbat candles. That’s why we keep asking everyone to please bring a kosher non-perishable food item every time you come to shul.
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Conservative Movement Issues Call to Action,
Condemns Ongoing Violence in Sudan |
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 Jewish tradition teaches us, “You shall not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor” (Leviticus 19:16). Conservative Jews worldwide have a moral obligation to help end the bloodshed in Sudan and ease the humanitarian crisis.
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The new Canadian Jewish Congress Darfur Committee is initiating a Petition to encourage the Canadian government to accelerate its efforts to get the international community to take decisive action to help protect the people of Darfur with a civilian protection force that would disarm the Janjaweed militias and create a "no fly zone" over Darfur.
We need your support, your signature, and your help to spread the word. Feel free to gather as many signatures as possible.
To print a copy of the petition, click here (English).
For more information, click here (English)
En Français: Pétition
En Français: Les Faits
Please return the petitions to Simon Rosenblum at the Toronto office of Canadian Jewish Congress at 4600 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2R 3V2; fax: 416-635-1408.
It's time to end what is widely acknowledged as the worst human rights catastrophe in the world today. Thank you for your support. |
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American Jewish World Service |
American Jewish World Service has asked for volunteers in a number of fields to assist victims of the Tzunami in India and Thailand. READ MORE
Rabbi Shai Held has written a beautiful prayer seeking to put into words what we are feeling in the aftermath of this terrible disaster. READ MORE
[] When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, Israelis can be counted on to help. So it's no surprise that within hours of the devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean, the following humanitarian missions all departed from the tiny Jewish state:
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IDF rescue team on its way to Sri Lanka | ● The Israeli organization Latet ('To Give') filled a jumbo jet with 18 tons of supplies.
● A medical team headed by four doctors from Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday night (Dec. 27), carrying medicine and baby food. The doctors specialize in rescue operations, trauma and pediatrics.
● An IDF rescue team is now on its way to Sri Lanka with 80 tons of aid material, including 10,000 blankets, tents, nylon sheeting and water containers, all contributed by the IDF.
● A ZAKA rescue-and-recovery team arrived in the disaster areas Monday night, armed with its specialized equipment for identifying bodies.
● A Health Ministry contingent left for Thailand on Monday night to aid in rescue efforts. The group includes doctors, nurses and four members of the IDF.
● Israel has also offered its assistance to India ― a search-and-rescue team from the Home Front Command, as well as consignments of food and medicine.
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HELP THE VICTIMS OF TERRORISM IN NORTHERN OSETIA! |
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Russian Jews Lead the Way |
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Israeli citizens of ethnic Russian origin initiated the collection of donations for children - victims of terrorism who have been hostages in besieged school in Beslan. We call all Russians abroad and people concerned about the sufferings of others to respond and to participate in this charitable action on behalf of children in Beslan. |
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