Act with Us

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.

WE ARE A COMMUNITY: We help people, animals and the environment in need.

Shelley Margulies and Bess Resnick 

Chesed means "loving-kindness."  At VBS, we beleive performing acts of chesed is one of the foundations of Jewish life.  When we act with chesed we not only help and heal, we bring ourselves closer to God and fill our lives with purpose.  Chesed shows our children the meaning of a Jewish life and demonstrates to the world the character of the Jewish people.

VBS has two initiatives that connect our members to meaningful action.

The Chesed Connection:  Connects individuals and groups to social action projects.

The Caring Connection: Connects our clergy and expertly trained team of VBS volunteers to members who need comfort and support.

      CHESED'S LIST: Within our community we can also help eachother. Do you have a room to rent, job to offer, clothing to donate? Or do you need a service....? Click to upload a current Chesed's List.