Tikkun Olam at Shaaray Tefila

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.

A-HOME - Creating Homes to Rebuild Lives
The mission of A-HOME is to strengthen northern Westchester neighborhoods by providing people safe and affordable places to live – the foundation of a stable life.  A-HOME rehabilitates, builds, and manages affordable rental housing in northern Westchester for older adults, disabled individuals and single parent families who, because of age, disability, or family status, cannot afford market rates. They promote independent living with a network of community support.

Needed: Volunteers to do everything from holiday and celebration shopping; to drivers for doctors and other appointments; to painting, gardening, and legal assistance with health care proxies, living wills, etc.  Go to www.a-homehousing.org to volunteer and to make a donation.  You can also put donations in the Tzedakah box at the Sanctuary.

To become involved in the committee’s work, contact Hildy Sheinbaum at 238-2033, Jeff Levine at 234-7690, Amy Weber at 762-2225 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.