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Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive organized at the synagogue. Community Contact Information: American Red Cross 1-800-448-3543 www.givelife.org www.redcross.org Goals: Help the Red Cross to replenish blood supplies for the region.
B'nai Mitzvah (Bar/Bat Mitzvah) Centerpieces
Creation of charitable centerpieces for a B'nai Mitzvah celebration. Community Contact Information: Temple Am Shalom Glencoe, IL www.amshalom.com Goals: Engage the b’nai mitzvah student in a simple, personal act of tzedakah. Provide gifts of new toys to needy children.
Book Connection Literacy Project
Volunteers are trained to tutor local students. Community Contact Information: Congregation Beth Israel-Judea San Francisco, CA www.bij.org Goals: Unify the congregation in a common goal. Provide resources for the creation of a local inner-city library.
Brain Calisthenics: Activities for Healthy Brains
Playing certain cognitive games can help make your brain healthier or maintain an already healthy brain. Organizations such as the AARP offer tips on brain health. Many games are available online or through book stores.
Breaking the Circle of Hate
A program designed to sensitize the congregation's youth to anti-Semitism and racism develops into a multicultural dialogue program.
Building Hope & Justice: Assisting Those in Nicaragua
The Temple participated in an interfaith youth trip to Nicaragua with a local Presbyterian Church. They helped build homes and spent time caring for the Nicaraguan children.
Cans for Kiev
Congregation sends non-perishable kosher food to hungry Jews in Ukraine.
Capital District Alliance for Universal Health Care
Program on the need for Universal Health Care The social action committee at B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany, NY grew concerned about the status of the health care system with 46.6 million Americans currently uninsured they decided to create a special Shabbat program on the need for
Care Fair Symposium
A program providing support and training for adult children of the frail and elderly. Community Contact Information: Temple Beth Orr Coral Springs, FL http://www.templebethorr.org/ Goals: Presenting a multi-faceted program addressing the needs of the elderly and their caregivers.
Care Kits for the Homeless
Distribution of toiletry kits to local homeless shelters. Community Contact Information: Ohef Sholom Temple Norfolk, VA http://www.ohefsholom.org/ Goal: Encourage congregation to get involved in local homeless and housing issues through an ongoing hands-on project.