The Caring Committee is comprised of five subcommittees that provide support throughout the life cycle. 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.
The Torah teaches us that “All Jews are responsible for one another,” and the members who volunteer with the Chesed group take this teaching seriously. For any member of our community in need, they are there. Whether in happy times, as with the birth of a child, or in the most difficult times of sickness and mourning, Chesed volunteers are there to support our community in any way they can. Three pillar programs are as follows:
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. Volunteers should be 18 and older. Contact Barry Gross at bbgross39@gmail.com / 312-988-4010 or Merle Gross at merlekgross@gmail.com / 312-988-4010. Click here to learn more.
Join Our New Group: Family of Friends! Would you consider adopting/adding to your family a Bubby/Zaydie (grandparents) from the AES community? Are you a JBCer looking to enrich your Jewish life from the wisdom of our AES older Jewish adults/friends? Are you an older adult available to share your time and experience with the next generation? Please join our Family of Friends! Are you curious about AES Family of Friends? We need your help reaching the next generation—please join us.
Please contact Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould at dcgould@ansheemet.org / 773-868-5145.
Friedman Place is an assisted lifestyle community for blind and visually impaired adults and is currently at full occupancy with 83 residents. The residents range from age 20 – 90 with the mean being 60 years of age. The facility is managed by an amazing group of women. They have many wonderful volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved. Please feel free to read more about Friedman Place.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Beth Elman at beth@friedmanplace.org. To learn more, contact Anshe Emet member, Paulette Freed at paulettefreed@gmail.com.
| Volunteer Opportunity | Volunteer Activity; Time Commitment | Age Restrictions | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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