Hineni: CJC’s Caring Cooperative

An angel of Adonai called to him from heaven: “Abraham! Abraham!” And Abraham answered, “Hineni.”

[Bereishit 22:11]         

Our Misson, Vision and Values

 

In Torah, Hineni means here I am. It is the answer to a sacred call for action. For this reason, Hineni is also the name of CJC’s newest initiative – Hineni: CJC’s Caring Cooperative. Hineni envisions a kehillah [community] deeply-connected and uplifted through our mutual care for one other.  

Members of Hineni are committed to stepping up to support their fellow CJC members in times of need. The Cooperative’s mission recognizes the covenantal relationships we share as members of CJC, and our dedication to co-creating a world [and a congregation] based in loving-kindness.  

Members of Hineni are currently serving in the following ways:

1. MEALTRAINS: Bringing meals to members experiencing lifecycle events including, but not limited to, birth, adoption, death, and unexpected illness. 
2. CHAVERIDE SHARE: Driving members to and from CJC-sponsored events. Ride requests should be submitted at least one week in advance, whenever possible, to increase the likelihood of a successful match.
3. CHESED CALLS: Engaging in check-in calls to members – to provide a listening ear and to help connect CJC members to further resources.
4. SHIVA LEADERS: Showing up to support mourners as they navigate loss and leading shiva minyanim for CJC members. 
5. CHEVRA KADISHA: With reverence and modesty, performing taharah – the sacred Jewish ritual of washing, purifying, and dressing a deceased member’s body before burial.

Contact Rabbi Michael, 443-319-8113 if you are experiencing an emergency or another urgent lifecycle event.   Congregants may also contact the CJC Office, 410-730-6044.

TO VOLUNTEER with Hineni: the CJC Caring Cooperative, please click here

YOU DESERVE CARE and SUPPORT
To request services, please email caring@columbiajewish.org     

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