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Social Action

The Social Action Committee is dedicated to Tikkun Olam - repairing the world, helping those less fortunate.  Committee members represent the Temple through active participation in local charitable organizations, both Jewish and nondenominational.  The committee distributes funds to worthy charities serving people in need close to home, in Israel, and around the world.  Social Action also organizes the Temple's response to world crises, including relief efforts in the Gulf Coast and in Darfur.  Ongoing projects include hosting the Emergency Shelter, cooking soups and meals for the community's hungry, preparing and delivering Christmas dinners for needy Christians in our community and collecting for local food pantries.

To become involved in the committee's work, contact Hildy Sheinbaum at 238-2033, Jeff Levine at 234-7690 or Amy Weber at 762-2225, or a general email to  hsf00@aol.com.

FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED:
As the result of the economic downturn, the Community Center of Northern Westchester is providing supplemental food to unprecedented numbers of Northern Westchester families.  More families than ever are coming to the Center for help for the first time, including people who never dreamed they would need this help.  

Please consider donating food whenever you stop by the Temple.  Collection boxes will be placed in the Religious School and Social Hall.

SPECIFIC ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDE:

·        Dried black and pinto beans

·        Hot and cold cereal

·        Tuna

·        Spaghetti sauce and pasta

·        Canned soups, fruits and vegetables

·        Peanut butter and jelly

·        Macaroni and cheese

·        Fruit juice

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