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The Hessed Fund
One of Beth Sholom's most successful tzedakah programs is the Hessed Fund, which is used to provide food and housing to the needy in San Francisco, within the Jewish community as well as the community at large. All families and individuals who are having any kind of a simcha are encouraged to make a voluntary contribution to the Hessed Fund equal to three percent of the cost of the celebration. Some B'nai Mitzvah have donated a portion of their gifts to this fund (the same three percent, or more), in addition to a family contribution.

This practice is an excellent means of making sure that becoming a bar or bat mitzvah expresses a sense of responsibility to other human beings. It is very much in keeping with our tradition to have a festive celebration upon the completion of such a mitzvah. It is also an important aspect of our tradition that we take advantage of all such celebrations as occasions for remembering our obligations to care for those in need. More information is available through our office; please contact Ben Kramarz.
 
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