The Chesed Connection

We are God’s partners in the creation of the world.
We are God’s partners in repairing and healing the world.
We are commanded from within the torah and compelled from within the Jewish heart to respond to the suffering and need that fills our world.

Chesed means "loving-kindness." Performing acts of chesed is one of the foundations of Jewish life.

A contribution of charity can provide vital resources to help and to heal our world. but performing an act of chesed with one’s own hands not only helps and heals, it brings us closer to God, and fills our lives with purpose. It shows our children the meaning of a Jewish life, and demonstrates to the world the character of the Jewish people. 

The VBS Chesed Connection rallies the enormous volunteer energies of our VBS community in projects that serve needs right here in our own neighborhood:

Habitat for Humanity builds and repairs homes in underprivileged areas;

Heal the Bay cleans and protects our Southern California beaches;

Project Pushcart collections of clothing, food and other goods for local and Israeli charities.

Sova is a food-bank serving thousands of hungry families.

Operation Gratitude  seeks to lift troops' morale, and bring a smile to their faces by sending care packages to service members overseas.

Through these and many other projects, we can respond to the call of our tradition to assist, to help and to heal.

Join a VBS Chesed Connection project -- call Randi Simenhoff @ (818) 530-4035
Or email  ChesedConnection@VBS.org