US Chesed 2025 - Charity Extra

Ahavat Yisrael

We are so proud to be raising money for the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed.

As costs continue to rise, US Chesed performs countless acts of kindness every single day. Whether it’s delivering food parcels and freshly cooked meals weekly to families in need, distributing supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, providing chaplaincy services for those in prison or hospital, offering vital support to asylum seekers and refugees, or simply being a listening ear to those who need it, US Chesed has an amazing impact on thousands of people.

Please donate generously, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients. Thank you.

19
Donors

£ 2,260

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Saul Taylor

Stanmore

I’m so proud to be raising money for the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed.

As costs continue to rise, US Chesed performs countless acts of kindness every single day. Whether it’s delivering food parcels and freshly cooked meals weekly to families in need, distributing supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, providing chaplaincy services for those in prison or hospital, offering vital support to asylum seekers and refugees, or simply being a listening ear to those who need it, US Chesed has an amazing impact on thousands of people.

Please donate generously, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients. Thank you.

69
Donors

£ 52,215

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David Goldberg

United Synagogue team

I am incredibly lucky to see firsthand, every day, the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed – the team, the volunteers, the food parcels and more. Unfortunately, as the cost-of-living crisis persists, the needs of many of our US families grow. Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Ba-zeh – all of us are responsible for helping each other and it is a privilege to be able do so.

Please help today, whatever you are able to give, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients. Thank you.

150
Donors

£ 51,732

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Michael Goldstein

Mill Hill

I’m really proud to be raising money for the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed.

As the cost-of-living crisis persists, US Chesed performs countless acts of kindness every single day.

Whether it’s delivering essential food parcels and freshly cooked meals weekly to people in need, distributing supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, providing chaplaincy services for those in prison or hospital, enabling children to attend Tribe trips and camps, offering vital support to asylum seekers and refugees, or simply being a listening ear to those who need it, US Chesed provides critical support to thousands of our members and those in the wider community.

Please donate generously, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients. Thank you for transforming lives.

28
Donors

£ 17,070

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Hannah Gerson

US Chesed team

As a member of the Chesed team I am really proud to be raising money for our vital and inspiring work.
Chesed is the Hebrew word for kindness and that really is the driving force of our work. I am fortunate to be one of those lucky people that loves her job, why? Because I know that every day we are making a tangible difference in changing people’s lives for the better.

For us at Chesed, kindness is our currency and our dedicated army of volunteers form the backbone of our mission. Sadly, volunteer efforts alone cannot sustain our life-changing work. We desperately need funds to ensure we can provide support to the growing number of people who need our services.

From delivering weekly food parcels and freshly cooked meals to people in need, to distributing supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, from providing chaplaincy support to those in hospitals and prisons, from supporting asylum seekers and refugees in our Drop-in Centres. to tackling education inequality through our highly successful Stationery Bank and simply being there to listen when someone needs us—US Chesed is a critical lifeline for thousands in our community and beyond.

Please donate generously so that everyone who turns to us for help in the coming year receives the support they need.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference -by giving a little, you can change a lot

Help us help them—please give what you can.

73
Donors

£ 16,750

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Annabel Ries and Jonathan Weissbart

United Synagogue team

I’m so proud to be raising money for the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed - thank you for helping!
In my work at the US, I have an amazing opportunity to see the transformative impact that Chesed has on so many people, and how much the new Chesed Hub has helped.
US Chesed performs countless acts of kindness every single day, from providing food parcels weekly to over 170 families (and over 800 households at Pesach!), providing chaplaincy services for those in prison or hospital, and offering vital support in numerous other discreet and dignified ways. US Chesed really has an amazing impact on thousands of people.
Please donate generously, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.
Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients.
Thank you.

66
Donors

£ 15,209

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Elliot Shorrick

United Synagogue team

It is a privilege to work at the United Synagogue and I’m so proud to be raising money for the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed.

This weekend, we are launching a very special campaign to expand our reach and help even more people. Your generous contributions will enable us to be able to continue delivering food parcels and freshly cooked meals weekly to families in need, distributing supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, providing chaplaincy services for those in prison or hospital, offering vital support to asylum seekers and refugees, or simply being a listening ear to those who need it, US Chesed has an amazing impact on thousands of people.

Our Chesed programs are dedicated to providing vital support and care to those in need within our community. From delivering meals to the homebound to offering companionship to the lonely, US Chesed embodies the true spirit of kindness and compassion.

I have seen at first hand the scale of the US Chesed operation , its team , their dedication and absolute mission to help the increasing number of the community in need of the absolute essentials many take for granted. We know any need can arise for a variety of reasons but the running themes are ones that are unfortunately becoming more prevalent and show no signs of abating.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of many. Please join us in this important effort and help us spread the warmth of Chesed throughout our community.

Donate today and be a part of something truly meaningful.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients.

Thank you for your support!

89
Donors

£ 12,755

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Rabbi and Rebbetzen Liss & Highgate

Highgate

Dear Friends,

King David teaches us in Psalms (89:3) that “the world is built with kindness” and throughout the year we try to support our members in many different ways. Now, as we approach Pesach, we're really proud to be raising money for the vital and inspiring work of US Chesed, which performs countless acts of kindness every single day.

Whether it’s delivering essential food parcels and freshly cooked meals weekly to people in need, distributing supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, volunteer training, bereavement support, hospital/prison chaplaincy, new Music for Memory groups and more, supporting thousands of US members and others in need, US Chesed provides critical support to thousands of our members and those in the wider community. Members of the Highgate community as well as other US members and members of the wider community benefit from this help.

Please donate generously, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients. Thank you for transforming lives.

We have until 9pm on Tuesday to raise £500,000, to ensure that everyone who needs US Chesed’s help in the coming year will get it.

Any amount you donate – large or small – will make a real difference, and every donation will be DOUBLED.

Thank you so much!

Rabbi and Shuli

51
Donors

£ 12,135

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Jo Grose

United Synagogue team

As CEO, I am so proud to be raising funds for the vital work of US Chesed.

Every single day across our 56 communities, US Chesed volunteers perform countless acts of kindness. Whether it’s delivering food parcels and freshly cooked meals weekly to families in need, befriending and visiting senior and housebound members, shopping, driving, calling or simply being a listening ear to those who need it, US Chesed puts care and support at the heart of our shuls.

Centrally, the US Chesed team coordinates chaplaincy services for those in prison or hospital, distributes supermarket vouchers and food boxes for Pesach, offers vital support to asylum seekers and refugees and supports those within and far beyond the Jewish community.

The work of US Chesed impacts thousands of people.

Please donate generously, so that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.

Every donation, large or small, will make a real difference to all our Chesed recipients. Thank you.

52
Donors

£ 11,095

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Saul Taylor

David Goldberg

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With immense gratitude to our matched donors:

Barry Townsley

Benson and Lionel Black Charitable Trust

DS Tayman

Elizabeth and Tristan Nagler

In loving memory of Joyce and Michael Cohen

Jacqui and Peter Zinkin

Jonathan and Shani Abrahams

Lord and Lady Livingston

Lucy and David Wernick

Manfred and Lydia Gorvy

Michael and Barbara Haringman

Michael Meller

Needleman Family

Neil and Debra Blair

Nicole and Andrew Weisz

Pam and Leslie Blustin

Paul and Gary Phillips

Shelley and Merrick Wolman

Simon Wagman and Abigail Elias

Stanley and Zea Lewis Foundation

The Alan & Sheila Diamond Charitable Trust

The Locker Foundation

The Vernon, May and Joyce Cohen Charitable Trust

and to all our other wonderful matching donors who wish to remain anonymous

Berkeley Insurance

East Finchley Electrical

Gary Green Memorials

Kellmatt