Tikkun Olam - Social Justice
Get involved with the Tikkun Olam at Beth El and help us to repair the world!
The Tikkun Olam Committee (TOC) is our congregation's catalyst for seeking social and economic justice. Consistent with the Torah's moral teachings, we are committed to engaging in acts of tzedakah in order to relieve suffering, inequity, and misunderstanding in our local, national, and global communities. We seek others who are similarly interested in doing mitzvot to join us in our mission and to share their ideas for bettering our world. If you would like further information about TOC and about how you can assist our efforts, please contact Diane Thaler.
2021 Initiatives (click on link to learn more about each):
- ReSET: Resettlement of Refugees in Northern Westchester
- Holiday Toy Drive - December 12-17
- Emergency Shelter Partnership - January 17-23
- MLK Day Blizzard Boxes - Register by January 10, Event on January 17
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Soup’er Bowl Collection - February 1-10 and Soup'er Bowl Event - February 13
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Donation for Ukraine Drive - March 27-April 3
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Treats for Shelter Pets - April 24 *NEW DATE!*
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Bone Marrow Swab Drive - May 15, 2:00-4:00 pm
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Sandwich Lunch Drive - Month of May, date TBD
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Diaper/Feminine Product Drive - June 1-10
Previous 2020/2021 TOC Programs
- Device Donation through the UJA
- Halloween Candy Donation to the Food Bank
- Interfaith Emergency Shelter Partnership, Meal Sign Up
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Chanukah Toy Drive
- Chanukah Donation Drive
- Help Feed the Hungry with Lunch Bags
- Soup'er Bowl Sunday
- Dress Up Step Up Purim Collection
- Blankets, Pajamas & Passover Food Drive
- Neighborhood Clean Up
- Planting our Mitzvah Flower Garden
- Food Drive for Feeding Westchester
- Children's Book Drive
Other annual projects generally include:
Drives:
High Holy Day Food Drive
Pajama Drive
Coat Drive
Toy Drive
Canned Food Drive
Projects:
Feeding the Needy for Thanksgiving
Housing the Homeless
Creating Soup Kits for the homebound
Making Centerpieces for Passover Seder for the Disabled
Creating blankets for Project Linus
Creating toys and treats for the ASPCA,
Volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House
