Time for yourself, a new life and the 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 it's never too late to start over. And they also say that life is just beginning in retirement. For the members of the vocal group "Shir Sameach", which operates on the basis of the charitable foundation "Hesed Besht", these words have become not just a slogan - but a reality.
All participants are representatives of the “golden age.” They are all retired, but instead of focusing only on everyday life or treatment, they have chosen something else: self-expression, creativity, and joy of life.
The Shir Sameach group is more than just a singing group. It is a community of like-minded people who convey warmth, experience, memories, and inspiration through music. Translated from Hebrew, the name of the group means “Joyful Song,” and this truly reflects the spirit of the members.
The group's repertoire includes traditional Jewish songs, popular modern songs, and compositions from past decades, performed in different languages - Ukrainian, Yiddish, Hebrew. The participants practice regularly, and for many, these rehearsals have become not just a hobby, but a real source of vital energy.
Second wind - in the second half of life
Many of the band members had no musical education, had never performed on stage, and did not even imagine themselves as artists. Some had been ashamed of their voices their whole lives, others simply had no chance to try. But it was in Hesed Besht that they found support, self-belief, and inspiration to reveal their talents.
Thanks to the atmosphere of acceptance, professional mentoring, and warm human relationships, they overcame fear and insecurity — and sang at their full potential. And today, Shir Sameach gives full-fledged concerts, including in other cities, performing in front of Jewish communities and receiving heartfelt applause and gratitude.
A space where you are seen
The Hesed Besht Foundation has become a safe space where people of respectable age can develop, be active, and be needed. For many of them, this opportunity — to express themselves, learn new things, and be part of a team — is no less valuable than material or social support.
After all, over the years, not only circumstances change, but also needs. People want to remain in the center of life, to create, to be heard. And it is precisely initiatives such as the vocal group that prove: retirement is not the end of an active life, but a new stage for self-realization.
Joy in every day
The story of "Shir Sameah" is a story about how it's never too late to become yourself. That caring can be not only about providing help, but also about creating conditions for a decent, fulfilling life. This is an example of how Charity is combined with development, and care is combined with inspiration..
In a changing world, we all seek support. For people of advanced age, this support can be not only family or medicine, but also community, creativity, and music. It is this - the song of the heart - that helps us believe in ourselves again.
If you have the inspiration and desire, you can always realize your potential with Hesed Besht, because we have clubs based on your interests. You will definitely find something that suits your taste.
