CHESED

The term "G'MACH" is an acronym for "GeMilAs CHesed" referring to any act of kindness which may include sharing, borrowing, lending, giving away or renting (the rental fee going to charity). Chesed, usually translated as "lovingkindness", is a fundamental quality inherent to many of the commandments, and acts of chesed are obligations the entire Jewish community takes seriously.

Much of the information found on this page is derived from the "Chesed Network News" newsletter, sponsored by http://www.lajewishguide.com/ and Yeshivas Cloverdale. We hope you find these numbers and points of contact useful in doing mitzvot.

YICC CHESED OPPORTUNITIES

Food For The Homeless
Are you aware that every Saturday, all of the leftovers from our Shul's Shabbat Kiddush and Seudah Shlishit was thrown in the garbage? Realizing that this is a sin of "Bal Taschit," our Shul has decided to collect the food and deliver the leftovers to a homeless shelter in West Los Angeles. Each Saturday night, on a rotating basis, Shul members will be asked to take the food and deliver it to the shelter near Sepulveda. This will serve as a wonderful "Kiddush HaShem" as well as a fantastic act of "Tikun Olam."

If you are interested in participating in this special Chesed, please contact the Shul office.

Bikur Cholim Guidelines
Download YICC's Bikur Cholim Guidelines in PDF format.

G'MACH DIRECTORY

Please support the G'machim in our community! They are in need of replenishing their goods. Call the appropriate G'mach to donate any items in GOOD, CLEAN condition, that you no longer need. To make a donation towards the purchase of new items for these G'machim, contact Carrie at (323)939-5525 or email Gmach@lajewishguide.com or visit http://www.LAJEWISHGUIDE.com/gmach.

COMMUNITY NUMBERS

MIKVAH DIRECTORY