North Shore Synagogue, 83 Muttontown Rd. in Syosset, was proud to be an active participant in a large effort that brought perishable and non-perishable food, toiletries and clothing to 100 families in need at the EOC Center in Manhasset, a preschool and after-school government-funded facility for families on or below the poverty level.
The synagogue partnered with Temple Israel and Temple Isaiah, both of Great Neck, in conjunction with TANS (Tikkun Alliance of the North Shore) and UJA, the United Jewish Appeal, which donated funds to be used to purchase fresh produce. This joint event has been providing help to families since 2008.
Under the leadership of Mitzvah Committee co-chairs Patrice Grossman and Ilene Zelniker, members of the congregation and community began gathering items in October. Volunteers from North Shore Synagogue helped in setting up the donated items the day before the EOC doors opened. They were also on hand to assist recipients in selecting food and goods on the day of the event. Everything was well received and very much appreciated.
North Shore Synagogue wishes to extend special thanks to all who made this a great success: Sherry Gutes, director of congregational Learning, and helpers from the Religious School who sorted the food items; Amy Schwach, executive director and office and custodial staff at North Shore Synagogue; Del Mir Caterers, North Shore Synagogue’s generous in-house caterers; shoppers Stacie Appel, Sondra Cardno, Marcia Kimbarow, Jodi Wild and Joseph Wild; volunteers Elizabeth Bailenson, Annette Benjamin, Alison Bermant, Barbara Drucker, Anne Fishbein, Carol Fisher, Fran Fixman, Marcia Kimbarow, Debbie Shapiro, Laurie Silverman, Devin Turk and her friend Hailey, who baked delicious chocolate chip cookies, Jodi Wild, Joseph Wild and Leigh Friedman; Rabbi Jamie Shalhevet, Barbara Flack, director of early childhood education, Emily Besthoff, director of youth engagement and Harvey Wiesenberg, president, North Shore Synagogue.
North Shore Synagogue is a Reform congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. The mission of North Shore Synagogue is to join with our members in building a community where the practice of Reform Judaism enriches and uplifts our lives with understanding, warmth, friendship and meaning. For more information, visit www.northshoresynagogue.org.
