In biblical tradition farmers are supposed to leave the produce which has fallen from trees at the corners of their fields so that those less fortunate can have it. In keeping with this tradition Temple Israel takes up a collection in order to provide food for those less fortunate in Ottawa. For the 2nd year in a row they have chosen to make Shepherds of Good Hope the recipient. In addition to providing a massive amount of fruit and vegetables to our soup kitchen the whole congregation pitched in to help load the van, from the very young to the very old. One gentleman who was currently undergoing chemo was hauling around 50lb bags of cabbage, just happy to be able to help others! It was quiet the sight.
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| Our Development Officer, Micah Garten, with his father, Rabbi Garten |
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