CHABAD OF RIVERDALE'S - Pro-Found Software, Inc.

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T H E F U T U R E O F
TIKUN
Olam
Judaism’s primary focus can be phrased as “Tikun Olam”
– perfecting, healing and sanctifying an aching world. We
want a better society, a more caring environment. We want
an intrinsic goodness and benevolence, the world of
Mashiach (Messiah).
A fundamental part of this mission is helping those in need in
any way we can. We don’t have the ability to cure the problems
of the sick and infirm, but we can surely help.
“Ahavat Yisrael,” unconditional love for our fellow man,
and the willingness to act on it, is indeed a powerful
balm for a soul in crisis.
We make hospital visits to sick patients. In addition to frequent
pastoral visits to senior citizen residences and nursing
homes, we take groups of children to sing for the elderly during
holiday times. Chabad volunteers bring the personal
“Jewish” touch to lonely seniors, shut-ins and new
immigrants at their homes.
We bring not only words of greeting and comfort, but also the
message that they are important and have not been forgotten.
A community is, after all, like one large body. When one
part is hurting, we all feel the pain.
Our social services outreach program offers both counseling
and religious assistance for all life cycle events such as baby
naming, circumcision and funerals.
Caring
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