We are here to help whether it is preparing meals for the families of new babies, or people who are ill; being there to provide support and friendship to those who are isolated; or being on hand for rituals upon dying and helping members set up Shiva when they have experienced a loss. We are here to engage our communities, to help each other as needs arise, and to do so together. Whether you want to help, or need services, contact us at caring@ansheemet.org.
| Volunteer Opportunity | Volunteer Activity; Time Commitment | Age Restrictions | Contact |
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| Bikur Cholim | Visiting the sick; Involves being informed when there is a need and you may participate based upon your availability |
18 and older | Julie Ann Sklaver at aesbcteam@gmail.com |
| Chevra Kadisha Click here to learn more. Lakeview Funeral Home 1458 W. Belmont Chicago, IL 60657 Chicago Jewish Funerals 8851 Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL 60077 |
Service group comprised of men and women who perform the pre-burial preparations of a Jewish body; Involves being informed when there is a need and you may participate based upon your availability | 18 and older | Barry Gross at bbgross39@gmail.com 312-988-4010 or Merle Gross at merlekgross@gmail.com 312-988-4010 |
| Friedman Place 5527 N. Maplewood Chicago, IL 60625 |
Various opportunities; As often as you’d prefer | Age 16 and older, unless accompanied by an adult | Beth Elman at beth@friedmanplace.org |
| New Baby Meals | Cook a meal when a new baby is born; As often as you’d prefer | N/A | Jessica Bearak at jbearak18@gmail.com |
| Self Help Home 908 W. Argyle St. Chicago, IL 60640 |
Various opportunities; As often as you’d prefer | All ages | Paulette Freed at paulettefreed@gmail.com |
| Shiva Committee | Help prepare homes for Shiva, help serve food at Shiva, cook a meal for the immediate family; Involves being available upon short notice |
16 and older | Dianne Tesler at d.tesler@sbcglobal.net |
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