2- What do you hope to accomplish in your role as VP of Social Action?
I hope to motivate congregants to participate in any activities that involve supporting each other. It is about that we are here, because we have been together on this journey. Every journey is different, but we have something in common that makes us part of KI.I would like to encourage a strong group of volunteers to support activities like Family Table and supporting elders, orphans, immigrants and refugees. Together we can build a strong relationship where we know each other, not only as people who go to the services together, but as people who are really part of each other’s lives. We can make a call and speak with someone who needed to talk with someone, visit a friend that needed a hand cleaning the house or doing something. We are a strong community supporting each other and those we need. I think right now we need each other more than ever, because we know what we are suffering as Jewish people. There are so many things to do in this world that we can show our face to the community, and spread Hesed as a way to share with others.
3- How would you encourage fellow KI members to take on a leadership role?
I encourage you to be part of it in many ways: donations, a phone call, giving someone a ride, sharing a coffee, learning another language, making cards for the people in Israel, and making a Shiva visit. I just came here five years ago, but I feel that I have friends, very good friends, and that is because I have been welcomed by the KI community.
4- Tell us about your favorite Jewish holiday?
My favorite holiday is Hanukkah. I believe in the miracles that happen to us. During Hanukkah, I enjoy dancing and celebrating every day. I used to be creative when I was in Venezuela and make my own candle holders. Since being in Boston, I always look for beautiful candles, and when I see the lights, I imagine how the candle survived at that time. I ask myself how we could be like the Maccabees today and wish that we see the light every day in our lives. We can create good things to bring more light to the world.
Want to get involved with KI and lift up our community? Email Ahitza at socialaction@congki.org today.
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