Our goal is to support one another as a community in times of need.

If a member of the temple is ill or has other needs and these needs are brought to the attention of a Caring Circle member, the temple member is contacted. 

We express our support and listen to their concerns. The Caring Circle member asks if the temple member would like follow up support.

How would they like to be supported?

 (phone contact, in person visits, meals, transportation, cards, errands, etc)

Who should be notified?

only members of the Caring Circle, or also the members of the Extended Circle (approx. 15 other temple members who have signed up to offer support as needed), or all members of the temple on the email list.

Do they want to be on the MiShaberach list at services? and/or in the newsletter?

In the case of serious illness or hospitalization, the Caring Circle may contact the temple member, the family member, or the member’s patient advocate to determine needed support.

Long term support

If a temple member receiving long term support from Caring Circle does not have family members in town, the temple member should provide the Caring Circle with the name and phone number of a family  member to be contacted in case of an emergency.

All temple members also have the option of providing this name and number to the Caring Circle in case future needs arise.