Mitzvah Committee

One of the 3 pillars of Judaism is gemilut chasidim, acts of loving kindness. The Mitzvah Committee is at the center of our caring community. If you are willing to provide occasional meals to congregants in need, drive people to medical or other appointments, call or visit ailing or bereaved congregants, or help with Shiva Minyans or Meals of Consolation, please contact the office for inclusion on the Mitzvah email list. Please consider giving your gift of compassion and empathy to another congregant.

Meal Suggestions for People Going Through Chemotherapy

Our own member Jill started this list of food ideas for people going through chemotherapy, as she learned firsthand that chemo really affects what one can tolerate. Mild, non-acidic foods are the best, and it’s good to avoid heartburn triggers like tomatoes, onions, peppers, spicy food, and (sadly) coffee. If you have additional suggestions for this list, please email the office!

• Mediterranean stuff like feta, hummus, and olives; and pita; and pides from Turkauz; falafel

• Roast chicken with rice, both seasoned with olive oil, calamata olives, and other seasonings

• Pasta tossed with olive oil and parmesan and a little garlic, salt and pepper

• Blended soups like squash, pumpkin and potato

• Chickpea and potato soups

• Salad, including bagged kits from the grocery store

• Kroger rotisserie chickens are good in that you can eat it immediately, then make chicken salad, or reheat it after freezing.

• Veggies of most sorts (except peppers and onions)

• Basic cookies, like chocolate chip, oatmeal, or sugar; vanilla pudding; vanilla baked goods...

• Plain yogurt with granola, berries, and honey