OR CHADASH COMMITTEES SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
The following Or Chadash committees would love to welcome you as a member.

      Adult Education: Develops and administers adult education programming. Contact Chair, Beverly Sandock 298-4677 or email her at bsandock@aol.comn.

      Communications : Provides information and publicity for Congregation Or Chadash events and activities to the entire Tucson community. Contact Chair, Susan Kaplan at 323-7165 or e-mail her at skaplan9@cox.net

      Membership: Responsible for recruitment, integration and retention of members. Contact Chair, Gail Kushner, 577-6551 or GailKush@comcast.net.

      Mitzvah: Provides mutual help and support networks for congregants’ life-cycle events. Contact Chairs, Diane Kerrihard, 629-0193 or kerrihardd@cox.net, or Harriet Kronman at 299-6441 or heykron@yahoo.com.

      Religious School/Education: Works with Education Director to assess school needs, establish policy and help implement programming and tactical plans as needed. Contact Chair, Jayme Olitzky 797-6763 or jolitzky@comcast.net.

      Ritual: Works with clergy to provide printed worship services; coordinates Shabbat and Holy Days services and Onegs; and coordinates High Holy Days pulpit honors. Contact Chair, Betsy Sandlin at begrace@mindspring.com or 742-4592.

      Sisterhood: Fosters fellowship among the women of the congregation; works with Membership Committee; serves as liaison with Religious School to raise awareness of the school’s needs and activities; and supports congregational programs. Contact President, Kathylynn Saboda, 297-5737 or e-mail at kl0305@msn.com.

      Social Action: Operates Social Action programs and educates the congregation about social action issues, local, national, and global. Contact Chair, Andi Elkins, 748-7687 or andielkins1@cox.net.

If you are interested in working to organize and catalogue the Or Chadash library contact, Nora Simmons, for details. WELCOME FRIENDS AND GUESTS TO SHABBAT SERVICE We are looking for congregants to meet and welcome guests and congregants at the door before Friday Shabbat services. If you can take a turn for one Friday a month, or if you would like more information, call Gail, 577-6551, or sign up by clicking here. Handmaker Jewish Services Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging is in immediate need of volunteers to provide at least the following help: Card players (poker and bridge), Readers of literature, and pre- and post-B'nai Mitzvah students to help residents during the Saturday morning services—no heavy lifting. Please contact Carol Sack at 322-3632. ICS (Interfaith Community Services) NEWS (Formerly NWIC - Northwest Interfaith Center) Update News (October, 2006) CHANGE FOR THE BETTER At last, a solution to all those holes in your pockets and purses! Or Chadash is offering you a safe and welcome place to put your loose change—in our ICS “Change for the Better” bank.   Congregation Or Chadash has been a member of Interfaith Community Services (ICS) since 2001, helping Tucson’s growing population of elderly, disabled and homebound individuals and families in financial crisis maintain independent and quality lifestyles. Every year our congregation pledges financial support for ICS, and our volunteers assist by driving neighbors to medical appointments and food shopping, by helping in the ICS Food Bank, and by donating to this vital Tucson community service organization.    Bring your loose change to our office. We’ll collect your bothersome and weighty coins, and when the ‘bank’ is full, we’ll count ’em up and donate what we’ve collected to help Or Chadash help ICS make a change for the better. Congregation Or Chadash has been a member of the Board of Interfaith Community Services (ICS) since 2001. Each year we make a donation and our volunteers serve the needs of neighbors in our citywide community. If you are able to help, please consider:     ·    Helping in the Food Bank     ·    Donations of canned fruit, jelly, tuna, pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, canned meat, jello, personal hygiene items, infant formula, and size 3 and 4 diapers     ·    Office volunteers     ·    Drivers for Mobile Meals and Caregiving Services Transportation (training provided) Please contact, Mina Jeffery, Volunteer Coordinator, at 297-6049 to participate in this worthwhile endeavor. Interfaith Community Services (ICS) recognized Betsy Sandlin of Congregation Or Chadash’s with the prestigious Barbara Anderson Award for 2006 for her outstanding service to ICS, demonstrating an outstanding level of commitment as a member of the Program Committee, a coordinator of Food Bank collections, and a driver in Caregiving Services. As a Board Representative from Congregation Or Chadash since 2001, Betsy lives her faith everyday as she helps seniors, disabled individuals, and people in financial crisis. Betsy was given a special certificate and her name has been added to the ICS Barbara Anderson Recognition plaque. Congratulations Betsy! Betsy Sandlin and Bonnie Kampa, ICS Executive Director Volunteer Opportunities Congregation Or Chadash has now been joined by the second synagogue, Temple Emanu-El, among 36 member religious institutions of the Interfaith Community Services (ICS). ICS staffs food pantries and provides volunteer assistance throughout Tucson. You can join hundreds of ICS volunteers making a positive difference in the lives of thousands of neighbors by supporting them with your time and your donations. We have good news to share! Today, (Tuesday April 18th), ICS won the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona's Innovation Award for a Small Organization, for our Health Advocacy program--an award of $5,000 to our agency. The Health Advocacy Program at ICS began three years ago with support from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Maricela Reynaert, our Health Coordinator on staff, and over 25 volunteers, visit our clients in their homes, interviewing and educating them about healthcare and community resources. We offer many thanks to St. Andrew's, our Executive Council and Board of Directors, and many, many volunteers who make this innovative and now award winning program possible. Drive away hunger: Mobile Meals delivers meals to 93 seniors Monday through Friday. We’re looking for extra drivers for the summer, a perfect experience for parents and kids! Deliver once a week or as a substitute. Come enjoy our A/C! Office volunteers wanted Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Answer phones, greet guests, and help with general office work all while enjoying our free coffee and cool A/C! Shifts are once a week 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Food Bank: donations have hit the summer slump! This is a great time to clean out your pantries on behalf of families in need. Tuna, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce are most needed. Do you enjoy sewing? If you do, we have a great volunteer opportunity for you! If you have a sewing machine and a few hours to spare, we can use your help sewing Velcro straps for our Mobile Meal trays. Materials provided. Handy Helpers Wanted! A great opportunity for those who are good with a hammer, rake or screw driver! We assist seniors and disabled with home projects. We match you with a project that complements your talents! CLIENT Interviewer:Volunteer in the community getting to know our clients. By interviewing our clients, we are able to serve them better. Volunteer a few hours a month or more as an interviewer. Nursing or social work background a plus, caring personality required! Interfaith Community Services:Formerly NWIC, we are now Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Our name has changed, but not our heart. For more information visit www.icstucson.org or call 297-6049.