Mission

“Being involved with the Chesed Committee has enriched my life and given me the opportunity to meet and work with many congregants who have shared in our mission of creating and fostering a caring community for our Temple Beth Shalom family. The phrase “it takes a village” truly resonates in our temple where we all come together to celebrate, to seek comfort, hope and support. There is strength and purpose for all of us when we provide Gemilut Chasadim, acts of loving kindness individually and communally.” Margie Glou.

As expressed in Temple Beth Shalom’s Vision Statement: "We are a community of chesed – compassionate outreach. We care deeply about one another, rejoicing in each other’s simchas and reaching out to support one another in times of need. Together we help to nurture belonging, resilience, and shleimut – wholeness in our lives.” The Chesed or Caring groups of TBS help organize these efforts by providing members of our temple family the opportunity to reach out and offer assistance. If you enjoy helping people and want specific, goal-oriented, time-limited tasks, choose from among the many arms of chesed and begin making a difference, one person at a time.

To join in these efforts please contact Wendy Shulman, Chesed Chair at wshulman@comcast.net (h) 781-444-5009.

If you or someone you know is in need of support and/or comfort, please contact Rabbi Perlman at jperlman@tbsneedham.org.