For decades, the Social Action Committee has rallied Temple members to respond to needs within the Jewish community and the in community-at-large through awareness, advocacy, and service. From resettlement of Jews from the former Soviet Union, to assisting the poor and disadvantaged both locally and beyond, to interfaith observances, to environmental stewardship, to support for Israel, this committee is dedicated to engaging members of all ages in acts of Tikkun Olam (healing the world).

The Social Action Committee plans annual events such as the High Holiday Food drive, voter registration, Dinner in the Sukkah, and the Women’s Interfaith Forum and organizes group participation in the Community Soup Kitchen and collections of clothing, toiletries, schools supplies, used bicycles, baby items and more. Social Action activities are often conducted in cooperation with Sisterhood, Men’s Club, the religious school, Early School and the Israel Committee. The Social Action Committee welcomes new members to attend meetings, join in its on-going initiatives, and to help identify new directions and priorities.


      Lisa Reisboard, Chair      Janet O. Penn, Chair
      lreisboard@aol.com        janpen@att.net

 

 


 

Social Action Committee's Men’s Clothing Collection for Newark Comprehensive Center for Father’s (NCCFF)

A GREAT SUCCESS!

Thank you to all who donated clothing!

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Janet Penn & Lisa Reisboard, Social Action Co- Chairs