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Social Action/Social Justice

B’nai Tikvah is a community grounded in Jewish values acting together to change the world in a positive way. We provide members of all ages and abilities with opportunities to carry out the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world through actions that will make the world a better place.

Members are provided an opportunity to affirm the congregation’s ethical and social responsibilities to our communities by participating in social action and social advocacy, and by representing the temple in local community outreach programs concerning social and humanitarian issues, including:

  • Annual Mitzvah Day
  • Food drive for local food pantries and Jewish Family Table
  • Interfaith Mini Walk for Hunger
  • Social Action Shabbatot
  • LGBTQ+ (Pride) Seder
  • Voter registration drive
  • Providing resources on inclusion and combatting anti-semitism
  • Making afghans for hospitalized veterans
  • Collecting used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones on an ongoing basis. They are refurbished and distributed to those in need and may be donated year- round.
  • Family Table: Donate a box of kosher cereal, or a can of kosher, preferably low salt soup, and put it in the cabinet in the lobby.
  • Participate in the Community, Helping, Action, Involvement (CHAI), the South Area Social Action Collaboration, working with other local Jewish organizations to help the greater community.

Anyone who would like further information on our commitments, or would like to join the Social Action Team, and/or participate in one of our programs should contact us.

 

 

When we think of social justice, we turn to Tikkun Olam, our shared responsibility to repair the world. Every day is an opportunity to put our values into action and to vow to strive toward equity for all.

Here are some ideas for all of us to become involved:

* Join Tikkun Olam—One Stitch at a Time to knit or crochet scarves, mittens, or hats-- or any handmade item-- for resettled children and adults from Afghanistan. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE necessary. A volunteer is happy to show you the ropes and stitches. Help bring warmth and love to members of our community through crafting!

* If you see see or hear something antisemitic, DO something. Click icon to fill out a short form and you will receive an immediate response.

* Anti-LGBTQ lawmakers across the country are attacking the trans communities through bills that target trans youth and their rights to healthcare and to play sports.
 

* Local and national elections are important.  Get involved in letter writing to voters so the disenfranchised will have a vote. 

Wed, April 30 2025 2 Iyyar 5785