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And Justice for All
Local clergy work together to create an inter-religious coalition to combat homophobia. Community Contact Information: Temple Kol Emeth Marietta, GA www.kolemeth.net/ Goals: Challenge discriminatory legislation in the community. Work with other religious groups to fight anti-gay prejudice.
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition
Series of events about gun violence in advance of a local NRA convention. Community Contact Information: Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC www.beth-el.com Goals: Educate the community about issues of gun control. Engage the Jewish and general community in peaceful assembly against gun violence.
Leaders in Action
The URJ offers a variety of training and engagement opportunities and resources that emphasize critical thinking and practical skills.
ASK: Asking Saves Kids
Initiative to educate community about issues of gun control, safety measures and awareness.
Assistance to the Abayudaya (Jewish Community in Uganda)
Congregation fundraises to help members of a small Ugandan synagogue. Community Contact Information: Woodlands Community Temple White Plains, NY http://www.wct.org Goals: K’lal Yisrael: Engage congregants in the cause of world Jewry.
Baby Quilts to Israel
Synagogue members make baby quilts, which are sent to Israel with community members and donated to organizations that work Israeli families affected by poverty, terror and/or other difficult experiences.
Back Door Food Drive (BDFD) Program
An interfaith local food pantry and distribution center.
Be a Piece of the Puzzle: Year-Long Congregational Tikkun Olam Project
Congregants pledged to volunteer 18 hours a year. Community Contact Information: Temple Judea Tarzana, CA www.templejudea.com Goals: Encourage members to engage in individual, as well as congregational acts of tikkun olam. Establish the idea that individual mitzvot connect a community.
Beit Tikvah: Building a Home with Habitat for Humanity
Congregation built a house with Habitat for Humanity Community Contact Information: Congregation B'nai Israel Bridgeport, CT www.congregationbnaiisrael.org Goals: Engaging the congregants in a hands-on, tangible act of tikkun olam.
Bikkur Cholim: A Special Fund to Aid and Assist Children
A synagogue's initiative to aid and assist children who are ill and are in need of support. They host three annual events at a local area Hospital and they encourage as many temple members and children as possible to participate in order to foster one-on-one relationships with the patients.