The United Synagogue

Pesach Food Parcels


For several years the United Synagogue has supported elderly, isolated and at risk members at Yom Tov time, especially Pesach.

In recent years this undertaking has been managed and developed by the Volunteers Project. They currently help with the distribution of matzot to several hundred people and arrange with representatives in nearly 20 synagogues for the provision of food parcels for the Yom Tov. They also ensure that funds are available to assist specific families and other individuals to enjoy a communal Seder.

This work has now extended into Rosh Hashanah, where communities are asked to identify those who might take comfort from a small gesture such as New Year card and honey cake. This year over 300 cakes have been ordered.

The entire Volunteers Project is loosely termed ‘Social Action’, but this notion of Gemilut Chesed is part of the fabric of the organisation. Indeed, in order to make the whole thing happen, many donations are raised from other US individuals. Touching the lives of our members is something in which we can all share.