The Caring Community committees have been working this summer, providing
support to the congregation.
Here is a brief description of our committees:
Annual Florida Reunion: Arranges the annual meeting
with Florida members. Bereavement Support: provides
support for those who have lost a spouse or a child. Annual Florida
Reunion: arranges a get- together for those in Florida to renew their
ties. Bikurim: provides visits to the homebound by trained volunteers. Care
Baskets: arranges for a food basket to be sent to a grieving family. Care
Calls: calls recuperating or homebound members. Care Cards: sends a
handwritten note to acknowledge a significant event. Congratulatory
Uniongrams: sends congratulations to confirmands and graduates.
Driving Service: provides transportation to the Temple for those
unable to drive. Gesher: trained volunteers periodically call
the bereaved spouse. GLIC: arranges programs for gays and lesbians in
Temple. Minyan Group: conducts minyan services during
Shiva period. Rosh Hashanah Greeting: sent each year to members no
longer living in Great Neck. Round Table: arranges for a
monthly discussion. Shabbat Bags: delivered to members each week in
local hospitals. Shabbat Dinner: periodically arranges for
Friday evening meals at the Temple. Share Your Seder: at Passover,
matches individuals whose friends and families are not in the area with Temple
hosts. Video Taping: arranges for taping of Friday
night services to allow homebound or those in local hospitals to view. Yom
Kippur Break the Fast: matches individuals whose families are not
in the area with Temple hosts.
For information call one of the
co-chairs listed above.
The Caring Community