Golden age – time for yourself
Time for yourself, a new life and music of the heart: how people of the “golden age” reveal their talents with “Hesed Besht”. This is a place where charity is combined with development, and care with inspiration. They say that it is never too late to start over. And also that life is just beginning in retirement. For the members of the vocal group “Shir Sameach”, which operates on […]
Strategic planning
In art, as in management, details matter. It is not without reason that they say: theater begins with a hanger. Similarly, a successful organization begins with internal order, thoughtful processes and a strategic vision. In the charitable sector, where every decision has weight, strategy is not an abstraction, but the foundation of daily work. Strategy is not a luxury, but a necessity. In conditions of war, […]
Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. High State Award
The Khmelnytsky Charitable Foundation “Hesed Besht” and its director Igor Ratushny were awarded an honorary diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. A high state award — an honorary diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — was presented to the director of the Khmelnytsky Charitable Foundation “Hesed Besht” Ratushny Igor Oleksandrovych. This recognition became an important sign that the organization’s many years of work in the social sphere received a well-deserved assessment at the highest level. […]
Wave of stress resistance
Listen and find answers. How to strengthen your inner support? In today's world, where the pace of life is constantly increasing, challenges are becoming more and more complex, more and more people are looking for ways to maintain or restore inner balance. That is why we created the YouTube channel “Wave of Stress Resistance” — an online platform where professional psychologists from the psychological support center “Or Shalom” answer important questions. On our channel you […]
Hag Lag ba-Omer sameah!
Lag Ba-Omer: A Day of Joy, Tradition, and Spiritual Unity Today, the Jewish community celebrates Lag Ba-Omer, a special day in the calendar that symbolizes joy, unity, and spiritual renewal. The holiday falls on the 33rd day of the Omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot. Traditionally, on this day, families go on picnics, light large bonfires, play folk games, and […]
Passover. From city to city - one story of freedom.
Passover, one of the ancient Jewish holidays, is associated with the exodus of the Jews from Egypt, with the liberation from slavery. It is this event that connects the acquisition of their Land by the Jews and the creation of Israel as an independent state. Thus, from sunset on April 12 until nightfall on April 19, Jews gather every evening with friends and family at a set table to […]
Presentation of the ninth issue of the collection "SHTETL" in Hesed: reflections on Jewish identity
Today, in the cozy concert hall of our Hesed, an important event took place - the presentation of the ninth issue of the literary and journalistic collection "SHTETL". Everyone who wanted to was able to join this event, full of warmth, inspiration and deep reflections. The purpose of the collection is to familiarize readers with the modern Jewish heritage of the Hesed Besht Community District through the prism of personal stories, essays, poetry, interviews and other forms of self-expression. […]
Eco-project: gazebo and flower beds
A special corner has been set up in the courtyard of the Hesed Besht Foundation — a gazebo and modern flower beds that will be decorated with fragrant herbs, vegetables and flowers. We have created a special and cozy place. Under the wooden roof of the gazebo, decorated with traditional Jewish symbols, children and adults will celebrate holidays, hold master classes, meet with a rabbi, study history and Jewish customs in a relaxed atmosphere or simply […]
The “Proskuriv Weekend” project is supported by Hillel Case.
The Hesed Besht Cultural Foundation, with the support of the Hillel Case program, launched the Proskuriv Weekend project. Its participants are active Jewish students who, together with the project mentors, discover the culture, tradition, and local history of the Jews of Podillia. Through various art workshops, excursions, classes, trainings, and joint experience of rituals and customs, the project participants create a unique community united […]
Adaptive pillows
In recent years, Ukrainian society has increasingly united around important social initiatives. Among them are volunteer projects aimed at helping people with limited mobility. What does synergy look like for the sake of supporting the health of the elderly? And this is how it is: the volunteer projects “Klubok dobra” and “1Plus1” have joined forces to support the elderly with knitted socks, belts, and orthopedic pillows. Thanks to this synergy, volunteers […]
The importance of digital literacy
Ten years ago, few could have imagined that artificial intelligence (AI) would become a part of everyday life. Today, it identifies trends and automates routine processes in all areas. But are care workers ready to adapt to the digital age? Figures that change perceptions According to WHO, by 2030, the global demand for health and social workers will increase […]
Thank you to "Dreamland" for making children's dreams come true!
The Hesed Besht Foundation sincerely thanks the Children's Entertainment Center "Dreamland" for the warm welcome and incredible experiences that our little wards received! On March 25, 30 children from our foundation had a unique opportunity to spend a day in a real world of entertainment. They rode on exciting rides, jumped on trampolines, went through mazes, played in play areas and participated in […]
Volunteer campaign "Bring Joy to a Child": happy moments for children at McDonald's
A touching volunteer campaign "Bring Joy to a Child" took place in Rivne and Khmelnytskyi. As part of the initiative organized by the Hesed Besht Children's Charity Foundation, children from low-income families, people with disabilities, and internally displaced persons visited the McDonald's fast food restaurant. A day of joy and dreams come true. The participants of the campaign were able to enjoy a warm welcome, delicious food, and special surprises. For some, it was their first visit […]
Purim: a holiday of joy and unity.
This year, Purim became a truly magical holiday for the cities and towns of the four regions of our Hesed. A cheerful and bright wave of celebrations swept through the communities, bringing joy, laughter, and an atmosphere of unity. For those who were unable to attend the event, they had the opportunity to watch the concert and hear the reading of the scroll of Esther online. In each city, Purim was celebrated with theatrical performances that […]
Digitalization of home care: modern technologies for effective work
In today's world, technology plays a key role in simplifying work processes. That is why we are implementing an innovative project to digitize the work of patronage workers. The training process under the BetterCare project has already begun on March 1. This is the name of the project, which in English means “better care” or “better care”. Thanks to the new system, working time accounting, reporting and […]
