Family Activities
Mitzvah Weekend
A congregation's Mitzvah Day initiative which has turned its efforts to a Mitzvah Weekend, educating and learning about the weekend's theme: Foster Children. The Mitzvah Weekend began at Friday night services with a speaker, who updated congregants on the status of the local state's foster care system. The next morning
Mishpacha Mitzvah Missions (M3)
Hands-on service opportunities for families that include a strong educational component. Community Contact Information: Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA www.bethelohim-wellesley.org Goals: Engage congregational families in tikkun olam Model the Jewish values of social action and g’milut chasadim for our children Build relationships with partner organizations serving key community needs Strengthen
HEAL: Homelessness Ends At Leo Baeck
Combats the city’s homelessness problem by engaging in advocacy, education, marketing and direct service efforts. Community Contact Information: Leo Baeck Temple Los Angeles, CA www.leobaecktemple.org Goals: Advocate for affordable housing and other issues affecting the homeless. Educate congregants about homelessness issues. Engage the congregation in direct service to the community
General Social Action
A congregation's social action program which enables temple family members to participate in such programs, focused on inner-city residents. These intensified efforts resulted in greater participation in synagogue social action in and around the congregation. M'kor Shalom, Cherry Hill, NJ 850 Evesham Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856.424.4220 856.424.4304 http://www.mkorshalom.org
Foster Care Outreach
Pairing congregants with foster children to provide gifts, arrange special events and help subsidize costs for foster parents in need. Community Contact Information: Congregation Or Ami Calabasas, CA www.orami.org Goals: Improve the dignity and quality of life of local foster children. Partner with government and religious groups to address pressing
