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Justice/Charity/Tzedakah
Hanan Harchol's new animation, "Justice/Charity/Tzedakah," is part of Jewish Food For Thought: The Animated Series -- a collection of animated conversations that explore Jewish teachings on themes such as forgiveness, love, and gratitude. In these animations, Hanan impersonates the voices of his mother and father, z"l.
The Top Five Questions Interfaith Families Have About Reform Jewish Life
Making the decision to explore connection with a Reform Jewish congregation can open the door to rich meaning, lifelong friendships, and inspirational community. But it can also lead to a lot of questions! We’ve collected the top five questions interfaith families ask when on their journey with Judaism.
CHESED Social Action Program for Youth
Monthly social action activities for families with children grades K-3.
Chicago Sinai/Schiller School Partnership
Congregation adopts local at-risk public school.
Children of Jerusalem, Families of Faith
An interfaith program to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict including a lecture, painting exhibition and a series of community dialogues.
Children’s Initiative – Connecting to our Community; Bridges to Benefits
Program to train social service agencies on how to help at-risk families become aware of public resources available to them.
Christmas Dinner for the Hungry
Congregation sponsors an annual Christmas Dinner for their local homeless, distributing meals, toys and care packages to families in need.
Church-State Committee
Synagogue creates a committee to speak about issues involving Church and State. Community Contact Information: KAM Isaiah Israel Chicago, IL www.kamii.org Goals: Educate community about the importance of keeping the line between church and state distinct.
Clipping Coupons
Synagogue members cut coupons to donate to agencies that purchase food for the needy. Community Contact Information: Temple Sinai Roslyn Heights, NY www.templesinairoslyn.com Goals: Assist local food agencies in purchasing supplies to feed the hungry. Foster awareness of issues of hunger.
Community Garden
Cultivating produce on synagogue grounds to serve at a local soup kitchen. Community Contact Information: Temple Oheb Shalom Baltimore, MD www.templeohebshalom.org Goals: Foster relationships between local Jewish and African-American communities. Grow fresh produce for a population in need.