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What is Kosher?: Sinai Temple (Springfield, MA)
When they began to discuss synagogue food policies a few years ago, members of the social action committee at Sinai Temple were engaged in a conversation about kashrut.
Winter Nights
An interfaith county-wide rotating homeless shelter.
Winter Warm-Up Clothing Drive
A synagogue can work to gather cold weather garments for area homeless shelters. Target Groups: Multi-generational Social Action Program A clothing drive during the cold winter months is a simple, yet very important mitzvah.
WOW- Women at the Wall
Women were able to have their photographs taken holding a Torah at the synagogue as a way of taking a stand for religious pluralism in Israel.
Yad B’Yad: Joining Together to Heal the World
Temple Dor Dorim cultivated meaningful personal and communal relationships with two local churches, creating the foundation for genuine interfaith collaboration on a series of events aimed at the entire local community and designed to raise awareness of the suffering in Darfur, as well as within our
Yad b'Yad: Assistance to farmworkers
Throughout the year, the congregation had a "Mitzvah of the Month" which provided supplies and caring for the Wimauma community of farmworkers.
Year Long Commitment to Tikkun Olam
Social Action calendar was created to allow congregants to choose activities that fit in their schedule. Community Contact Information: Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Indianapolis, IN www.ihcindy.org Goals: Make social action a flexible “one stop shopping” for the congregants.
Year of Social Action
With a focus on congregant’s social justice interests, synagogue provides numerous programming and advocacy opportunities all year. Community Contact: Temple Beth Torah Melville, NY www.tbtny.org Am Shalom Glencoe, IL www.amshalom.com Goals: Foster a sense of community.
Year of Tzedek
Congregation creates a year of programs and opportunities to reflect on and perform tzedakah. Community Contact Information: Mt. Zion Temple St. Paul, MN www.mzion.org Goals: Support and sustain congregational involvement in social justice issues. Support local charitable organizations.
You CAN Help Project
Congregants sign up for three month commitments to buy an extra can of food each time they shop. Donations are brought to the Temple and donated to local food banks.