Chesed / Tzedakah

 
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The Book Fund - Click Here
This fund supports our shul library, found in our Beit Midrash.

The Eddie Fistel Memorial Fund - Click Here to read more about Eddie Fistel, z"l, and his legacy at Young Israel of Sharon.
The Eddie Fistel Memorial Fund provides a gift to each child of the Young Israel of Sharon who reaches the age of Bat and Bar Mitzvah. Ed Fistel, alav ha-Shalom, was a beloved teacher in our Kehillah. Demanding yet warm-hearted, with a highly disciplined and effective teaching method, he had the ability to help each and every child rise to their highest potential. Contributions to the Ed Fistel Memorial Fund help provide Bnei Mitzvah with a copy of Rabbi Dr. Isaiah Wohlgemuth's "Guide to Jewish Prayer." This is a precious book of deep insight into the Siddur, a book close to Ed Fistel's heart, written by his own teacher, and we are honored to present this gift to our Bnei Mitzvah in his memory.

Give a Shiva Meal via the Holly Mindick Fund - Click Here
This fund was established by Sonny and Judy Mindick in memory of their daughter, Holly, to provide Shabbat meals for shiva houses. 

Lecture Fund - Click Here
This fund helps to sponsor our Scholars-in-Residence, as well as guest speakers.

Rabbi's General/Local Tzedakah Fund - Click Here
This fund is used to support several charities in Israel with whom the community has had long-standing relationships.

The YIOS Financial Distress Fund - Click Here
This fund was established to help those who were hurt economically by the COVID 19 pandemic. The fund continues to support families through all types of financial distress.

The YIOS Operating Fund (General Donation) - Click Here
This fund literally keeps the lights on. Donations given directly to Young Israel of Sharon allow the shul to fulfill its mission of providing a comprehensive, inclusive, warm, and welcoming Orthodox Jewish environment for families in and around Sharon.

Tribute Cards - Click Here                                                                                                                  Email Suellen Beiser, cards@yisharon.org, or click above. Include in the email or the dedication line online: purpose, message to recipient, and is it directed to a specific fund? Have a card sent for you: minimum donation is $18. Or, buy a pack of 6 for your home for $54.
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Etz Chaim - Tree of Life
Our tree of life is branching out. All of the formerly purchased leaves were placed on the Young Israel's Etz Chaim, located in the entrance way of the shul. You can purchase a new leaf in recognition and celebration of your simcha for $100 per leaf. To participate in the Tree of Life, email Marcia Shimshak at mshimshak@gmail.com.

Yahrtzeit Memorial Plaques
You can memorialize a loved relative or friend who has departed by purchasing Yahrtzeit Memorial Plaque. The plaque is hung on the yahrtzeit board in the YI sanctuary. Light bulbs are lit on the occasion of the yizkor services and the name of the departed individual is read aloud by the Rabbi at the time of the yizkor prayer. In addition, a reminder card is sent out to the purchaser with the date of the yahrtzeit. For more information or to order a plaque, please email Dan Shimshak at daniel.shimshak@umb.edu.

Outside Organizations Supported by YI Members

Schneider Children's Medical Center
An American not-for-profit organization that provides financial and technical support for the delivery and improvement of healthcare in Israel. Schneider Children's Medical Center helps when Israel is in crisis, including the work of the stress, trauma, and anxiety disorder center

Here is the most recent update report on the Anxiety Trauma and Stress in Israeli Youth Project. For years the membership of the Young Israel of Sharon has supported this project. As of today, we have donated nearly $185,000 towards these efforts. We have personally funded several of the child psychologists who are listed as part of the project staff. This report illustrates how much of a difference this work is making for the children of Israel. This past year has been a difficult one for Israel and her children. The Medical Center is still in need of our continued support. If you are interested in making a contribution towards this program, write out checks directly to “The American Friends of SCMCI” and drop the check off to Dan Shimshak or to Sandy in the shul office. (The organization is 501(c)3 and tax-deductible. A donation letter will be sent from Schneider's.) For additional information: e-mail Dan Shimshak at daniel.shimshak@umb.edu

Yad Chessed

A Tzedakah organization of the Greater Boston Area, including Sharon. Yad Chessed, which means “hand of loving kindness,” was founded in 1989— by Robert Housman, an impassioned and dedicated volunteer—to help Jewish individuals and families in need. Our small, yet highly-effective staff includes four social workers and is located in Waltham, MA. We primarily support clients in Massachusetts, with some residing in nearby states.