Congregation Shema Yisraelshavuoat

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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you made me your guest. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me.
-Matthew 25:35-36

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Update! Shortly before Sukkot on or near October 1st, we delivered our latest barrel of food and other goods to the Idaho Foodbank. I didn't get the exact amount in pounds, but was told it wasn't quite a large as our last delivery. Please, everyone who attends or visits our congregation, give generously to those who have less than we do. For those of you reading this who are not local to the Treasure Valley or otherwise, who cannot donate to our food barrel, please give to the poor in your area.

On June 5th Dottie and Dwayne made the second delivery of our food donations to the Idaho Foodbank. We delivered 159 pounds of food for the hungry in our community. We also had collected a large amount of clothing that we provided to the Boise Rescue Mission. Praise Hashem that we are able to "love our brothers and sisters" as the Messiah does.

The week of February 1st, Dottie made the first delivery of our donations to the Idaho Foodbank. We provided over 100 pounds of food for the needy in the Treasure Valley in the name of the Messiah.

Messiah Yeshua said the words from Matthew 25:35 to his disciples on the Mount of Olives while he was teaching. The Almighty continually tells us throughout the Bible to help those in need. Congregation Shema Yisrael is answering that call to help the needy in the Treasure Valley. Our primary ministry to the community is to gather food and other non-perishable items on an ongoing basis, and donate them to the Idaho Food Bank.

We do this, not to glorify our Congregation's name or our names, but to the glory and honor of God the Father, and his Son, our Messiah Yeshua. This is our work, to serve as he commanded; to feed the hungry and care for the needy.

We ask anyone who comes to worship with us on Shabbat to bring at least one item to donate. We will gratefully collect and store all donations that we receive. When our donation container is full, our youth group will transport all that we've gathered to the food bank for the benefit of those in need. After each delivery to the food bank, we will begin to fill our container again, perpetually gathering food and donating it to the hungry.

We encourage our members and our guests to participate. Needed items include the following:

Proteins

  • Peanut butter
  • Dried beans and peas
  • Canned meats
  • Dried meats

Grains

  • Cereal
  • Crackers
  • Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Pasta

Staples

  • Sugar, Flour, Oil
  • Instant Foods (nonperishable)
  • Snack Foods
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Personal Care Items

In Mark 12:29-31, Yeshua answers the question of which are the two greatest commandments by quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18. The first and greatest commandment is that we are to love our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our understanding, and with all our strength. The second greatest commandment is that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. Serving God is loving and serving our neighbor. Help us continue to do His Work in our community. Give generously.

Contact Us if you have any questions.

Shalom.

 

Congregation Shema Yisrael is a 501(c)(3) corporation and your contributions are fully tax-deductible.