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The Knitzvah Project
Members of the community take donated materials and knit items on their own time, to be donated to various causes and organizations.
The Shofar Calls, We CAN Make a Difference
Beth Hillel's Intergenerational Retreat Beth Hillel Temple in Kenosha, Wisconsin created an intergenerational weekend retreat built around social justice and advocacy to put tikkun olam in the forefront of the congregation.
The SHOFAR Project--Synagogues Helping Others Foster AIDS Resources
The Temple created a multifaceted AIDS awareness/action Project. The project provides assistance, support, advocacy, and education for all who are infected, affected, at risk, or concerned about HIV/AIDS. Temple Emanuel 280 May St.
Three Empty Chairs Project
Raise awareness of captive Israeli soldiers by leaving 3 chairs open at community events. Community Contact Information: http://sos8.wordpress.com/ Goal: Build unity between American Jewish community and Israel.
The Traveling Mitzvah
Temple members fulfill a mitzvah by picking up complimentary bottles of shampoo when traveling on vacation. Afterwards the collected items are donated to an area homeless shelter.
Tikkun Olam Religious School Project
The Temple created a Tikkun Olam project for every grade of the religious school. In this way, students learned Jewish texts throughout the year, were involved in the project with their families, and were able to build ongoing relationships with other Temple families.
Tikkun Olam: Social Action for All Congregants
The Temple revamped its social action program and in doing so, motivated congregants to make commitments and contributions to social action at new unprecedented levels.
Time for Tikkun Pledge Drive
The Temple revamped its Social Action Committee by creating pledge cards in which congregants can indicate which type of Social Action projects they are interested in doing and how often they are available.
Travelers Aid Booth
Volunteers from the Temple, staff the Traveler's Aid information booth at the airport. Every year, volunteers from the Temple staff the Travelers Aid information booth at the airport on December 24 and 25.
Tu B'Shvat Gleanings: Saving Trees and Oranges for the Hungry
Congregation Har Shalom celebrated Tu BiShivat with a weekend of indoor and outdoor activities designed to connect congregants with the local environment and Jewish ecological values. Community Contact Information: Rabbi Eliot J.