“On these three things the world exists: on Torah, on worship, and on doing deeds of lovingkindness (Chesed) for others.”

Pirkei Avot (Talmud, Ethics of the Fathers)

The mission of the Congregation Beth Emeth

Caring Committee is to engage in acts of

lovingkindness (Chesed) that support the

members of our congregation.

 

The Caring Committee provides opportunities to help members of our CBE community in a variety of ways.  Examples include:

Celebration of Life Cycle Events (Births & Marriages)

Bikur Cholim (Sending Cards, Making/Delivering Soup, Visiting members in facilities and their homes )

Elder Outreach (Delivery of Holiday Gift Bags)

Shiva & Bereavement (Bereavement Meals, Shiva Minyan Volunteers)

Connections with Community Resources

New committee members are always welcome!  We hope you will join us to learn more about our activities at one of our monthly meetings.  Please check the CBE calendar to confirm dates and times. For more information, please contact:

 

Beth Anne Gluck

Chair, Caring Committee

bagluck@comcast.net

302.521.8987

 

Connections with Community Resources

 

Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) is a place where all members of our community can receive help and support to overcome life’s challenges and cope with difficult situations. JFS is committed to providing the highest quality services available in our area, with compassion and respect for everyone. Examples of services include Mental Health, Cancer Care, Older Adult Services, Dementia Care & Caregiver Support, Support Services, and Refugee Services.

 

The Vial of L.I.F.E program is a free service provided by New Castle County Emergency Medical Services to all seniors and disabled residents of New Castle County. The Vial of L.I.F.E stands for Lifesaving Information For Emergencies.

 

The Vial of L.I.F.E program includes a medical information form that, once completed, you put in the provided new medication bottle labeled Vial of L.I.F.E and placed in your refrigerator. The form lists information about your medical history, daily medications, demographics, doctor(s), hospital preference(s) and an emergency contact.

This medication bottle is kept in your refrigerator in direct view. A Vial of L.I.F.E magnet (provided) is placed on the front of your refrigerator to signify that you are part of the program. The Vial of L.I.F.E. assists emergency medical services responding to your home. EMS will look for the magnet on your refrigerator and obtain important medical information to assist them in treating you during a crisis, quickly and appropriately. To obtain a Vial of L.I.F.E., contact New Castle County Emergency Medical Services at 302.395.8184 or email vialoflife@newcastlede.gov.

 

The Delaware ADRC  is your one-stop access point for information, assistance, and referral to resources that support older Delawareans, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.

 

CONTACT DELAWARE ADRC

Phone:   1-800-223-9074 (toll-free)

Email:   DelawareADRC@delaware.gov