The warmth and the joy of the approaching high holidays could be felt in the air at Aishel House at Texas Medical Center, as volunteers were busy preparing meals for Jewish patients at the Texas Medical Center.
Throughout the Hebrew month of Tishrei, the month of the High Holidays, volunteers at Aishel House baked, cooked and delivered delicious homemade meals for patients at the various hospitals of the Texas Medical Center.
Much effort and care goes into the meal preparation, and when possible, patients are contacted to see if they have any specific preferences to ensure that their meal is one they can completely enjoy.
Over the holiday month over 100 home cooked meals were provided for patients and their families, benefiting native Houstonians as well as out-of-towners, from places as far away as South America and Israel to the Northeast and the Midwest. Each and every one was touched by the community's helping hand.
No detail is missed at Aishel House when providing these services. Everything is done first class in the most generous way, and every effort is made to help the patients feel the holiday spirit – just as they would at home. On Rosh Hashana patients enjoyed freshly baked traditional round Challah with raisins along with apples and honey. On the eve of Yom Kippur – kreplach dumplings, and so on for each of the holiday meals.
If you know someone who is in need of these services or if you would like to volunteer call Rachel at 713-522-2004.