The usually lively group from Temple Israel in
Stockton, California
was quite tired and run down after a hefty week of traveling and touring in Israel. However,
as soon as they put on their aprons and disposable gloves, received their
knifes, cutting boards, large ladles, food delivery boxes and more - and
began to work - they were full of energy, humor and exuberance. Together with Rabbi Jason, they helped
prepare the daily lunch which Carmei Ha-Ir (http://carmeihair.org.il/) now dispenses daily
at the Hazon Yeshaya center to 1200 needy adults, children and elderly.
Earlier
in the visit, the group saw the Carmei Ha-Ir restaurant where every day,
800 disadvantaged Jerusalemites are served at tables –restaurant style – in an
atmosphere that is dignified and pleasant, not resembling a soup kitchen at
all. They also visited the clothing store which operates on the same principles
The
visit ended with a moving talk given by a volunteer who has made it her duty to
show up every Monday for the past few years. The group then viewed a short film
and were very helpful in filling out our evaluation forms and contact sheets. An on-the spot contribution of about $100 (half of which the
community had sent along with the group for Tzedaka purposes) was donated to
the organization. Below is a quote from a note that Rabbi Jason sent us
following the visit:
"Thank you so much for your wonderful inspirational talk
and for helping us to do this important mitzvah. I know that participants
in our group found the experience very impactful and rewarding. It was a
pleasure meeting you and I hope we keep the connection with Carmei Hair.
Thank you for the pictures!"
Last but not least, we thank Karen Erez of the IsraelExperts
Tour Company for referring this group to us and look forward to working
with them in the future.
Amutot:
If you are not in the Catalog you are missing an
opportunity. The cost of entering the catalogue is only 360 including
VAT now, but it will be going up after the Hagim. Act now! Click here to see more.
Israelis and Tourists: Take a look at
the catalog and you'll find visits in all parts of the country and in all areas
of endeavor that will be meaningful and memorable. Simply contact Alisa@israelgrants.com or
call 0545872260.
No comments:
Post a Comment