On Tuesday, June 10th, Circle of Hope is hosting its fourth monthly "Cooking for Hope" series of classes where teens will learn to cook various Jewish foods, and then bring their creations to people in need.
During each session, teens will have the opportunity to learn to cook a variety of Kosher dishes, from soups to kugels to rugelach, all the while bringing hope and happiness to those coping with illness. Merrick resident Sheri Fisch will lead the cooking instruction and demonstration each month.
At the third session, teens learned how to make split pea soup, Montreal spiced chicken & baby potatoes, meatloaf, wild rice & mushrooms, quinoa with roasted pine nuts, apple tarts and more, before dropping off the food to families in need.
Circle of Hope, a project of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, is a non-profit organization that provides awareness, emotional support and hands-on help to individuals and their families coping with breast cancer and other illnesses.
Circle of Hope offers services such as support groups for those who are ill to discuss their shared experiences, as well as educational health seminars for the community. It also provides kosher meals, helps those who cannot afford their course of treatment and provides summer camp scholarships for the children of patients. It is also home to a wig bank where those losing their hair can choose a wig to wear during the course of their treatment. Circle of Hope unites the community, bringing hope and encouragement to those who need it most, allowing them to overcome the challenges they face with confidence. All services are free and confidential
Cooking for Hope "Teen Cooking for Hope" will take place from 7-9PM at 2083 Seneca Gate, Merrick. The dates for the 2014 monthly cooking sessions are July 8, August 6, and September 9, 2014.
No previous cooking experience is required to participate!
In addition, Circle of Hope offers a Monday 10am support group led by Jill Levine, MSW. Evening and caregiver support groups are beginning soon,
Limited space is available!To join or for more information, call Michele or Nancy at 516-833-3057, Email: CircleOfHope@ChabadJewishLife.org or visit www.CircleOfHopeMerrick.org
