KESHER
Means “Connection”
Opportunities to Serve and to be Served
 
The Temple Shaarey Zedek 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, 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 Kol 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.  Rabbi Shalman and congregants lead a monthly Sunday Minchah service and visit with our members at Weinberg.  On Purim we read Megillah and distribute mishloach manot.
 
TSZ Outstretched Arm programs for Jews with special needs led by Rabbi Shalman with the synagogue community at TSZ. Let us celebrate the holidays together! Please Check the activities list on the home page for upcoming events.
 

TSZ Kol on Tape, for members who would appreciate listening to the Kol on audiotape.
 
B’nai Mitzvah Community Service Program. Our synagogue youth participate in our Kesher programs in preparation for their roles as adults within the Jewish community.
 
Other Programs: Basic Passover Food Purchase and Delivery; Holiday Meal Home Hospitality Arrangements; Shiva Meal Coordination (when needed).
 
Let us know how we can “connect” with you!
Let us know how you would like to reach out to others!
We are all enriched by our connection!
Janet Gunner, Kesher Chair (839-2043)