Introducing Team Chesed

Rooted in our rich Jewish tradition of caring for one another, we are proud to introduce Team Chesed, a new initiative that places you at the center of our mission to spread lovingkindness. Team Chesed represents our focused commitment to providing direct, meaningful support to our Temple family through shared mitzvot. Your active participation in delivering holiday chicken soup, driving fellow members to Shabbat worship, and comforting those in mourning directly shapes our community's culture of compassion.

Listen to remarks about Team Chesed from Rabbi Glasser and Goldie Lansky

Volunteer with Team Chesed during Days of Awe

Provide direct support to our community by preparing food or delivering items. You can choose to make chicken soup, raisin challah rolls, honey cakes, or noodle kugel.

Food Preparation and Delivery

• Volunteer Contact: Goldie Lansky (goldielansky@att.net or 904-910-5344)
• Drop-Off Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
• Drop-Off Location: The Temple walk-in freezer, upper left shelf ("Caring Congregation" sign)
• Delivery Shift: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Max Block Food Pantry: Days of Awe Collection

Most Needed Items:

• Canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, chicken Vienna sausages, and canned beans
• Canned vegetables and fruits
• Pasta, rice, and macaroni and cheese
• Cereal and ravioli