Social Action
Social Justice
Social Justice
Temple Israel's Social Justice & Action Committee - dedicated to Tikkun Olam - strives to connect members of our Temple Israel community to the many social action initiatives currently in place at the synagogue, as well as to create new opportunities for helping others.
In addition to our ongoing initiatives throughout the year, a highlight is Mitzvah Day, a great day in April in which we all come together to give back to our communities.
If you have ideas for social action initiatives in our community, contact the office.
Ongoing Initiatives
Donating Leftover Food to a Homeless Shelter
If you are hosting a Kiddush and/or larger party at Temple Israel, we are available to facilitate donating any extra food to MainSpring shelter in Brockton. If you are interested in learning more about this simple and impactful process, please contact Amy Hearne via email or call 781-603-8865.
Either you or caterer can place stickers that we will provide to you on platters/pans of unused food that you would like to donate, and a member of our committee will pick up food on Sunday and deliver to shelter. Of course, at the same time you can also retain some leftovers that you would like to take home or distribute elsewhere.
Under the leadership of volunteer Amy Hearne, we have successfully executed these shelter donations at B'nai Mitzvah held at TI this past year, and are hoping to expand the initiative. Families that have participated report that the process is simple, and not a distraction for you during what we know is an important and busy time. While both Marty Grandberg and Catering by Andrew are familiar with and supportive of the process, we are confident that it will succeed with any caterer you may be working with. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Amy Hearne via email or call 781-603-8865.
Donating to Family Table
We are continuing our commitment to Family Table through our ongoing collection of pasta and tuna. Temple Israel has committed to donate 55 cans of tuna and 85 boxes of whole grain pasta each month to Family Table, and we need your help to meet this commitment! There is a collection box in the synagogue lobby, and the Religious School classes have their own classroom "family table" to collect weekly food donations.
Please also consider creating basket(s) of non-perishable food to decorate the bimah or tables during a Kiddush or party, which we will be happy to pick up after celebration and donate to Family Table, Greater Boston's kosher food pantry coordinated by Jewish Family and Children's Service.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate please email Rebecca Rodman or familytable@jfcsboston.org.
Mon, October 2 2023
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Monday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2023Religious School: Staff Meeting (Zoom)
Monday, Oct 2nd 5:45p to 6:30p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023Bnai Mitzvah Program
Wednesday, Oct 4th 5:30p to 7:00p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Burgers and Beers in the Sukkah
Thursday, Oct 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023No Jr. Congregation
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023Simchat Torah Family Event
Sunday, Oct 8th 11:00a to 12:30p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2023Hazak: Kristhani Pappas
Thursday, Oct 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023Adult Education Presents: Ritual Objects with Rabbi Fineberg
Sunday, Oct 15th 10:00a to 12:00p
Sunday, October 15: Tallit Wednesday, November 8: Headcoverings Wednesday, December 27: Tefillin Gift shop should be open before/after/during -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023Keshet
Sunday, Oct 15th 11:00a to 12:15p
Join us for a true Israeli experience! We will meet for fun, learning, and, of course, community! We would like to open a few groups. Please register if you would like your child to be part of the Keshet Family. iac360.org/iac-events/keshet-sharon at Temple Israel -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023Kehillah High
Sunday, Oct 15th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Monday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2023The Defender of Israel: Tales and Teachings of the Kedushat Levi with Rabbi Schreiber
Monday, Oct 16th 7:45p to 9:30p
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2023Constructive Conversations About Israel
Tuesday, Oct 17th 7:45p to 9:30p
The Israel Engagement Committee presents: Constructive Conversations About Israel -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2023Education Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 18th 7:45p to 9:45p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2023Axe-throwing Event
Thursday, Oct 19th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023Kids Led Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, Oct 20th 6:15p to 7:00p
Kids Led Kabbalat Shabbat Service -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2023Shmooze and Booze
Sunday, Oct 22nd 9:30a to 11:00a