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Social Action at TBT
Tikkun olam (Hebrew: תיקון עולם) is a Hebrew phrase that means “healing the world” suggesting humanity’s shared responsibility to heal, repair, and transform the world. In Judaism, the concept of tikkun olam originated in the early rabbinic period and has developed over the millenium. For TBT, tikkun olam means that Jews are not only responsible for creating a model society among themselves, but also that we are responsible for the welfare of the society at large. This responsibility may, to varying degrees, be understood in religious, social and political terms.
Our Social Action Committee works to meet the challenges of those in need in our community, support Israel and Jews throughout the world, address social issues and to improve the lives of local school children.
The Social Action Committee continues to meet on Zoom on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. If you are not already on our email list and would like to join us or receive our minutes and news, please contact socialaction@templebethtorah.com to be included. Let us know what you think would be good ideas and let your ideas become reality!
None of the following accomplishments would have been possible without the support and participation of our congregants:
- The Social Action Committee still feeds people by bringing a monthly dinner to the residents of Our Place Safe Haven, a transitional program run by Turning Point Foundation for homeless residents suffering from mental health issues. If you want to help feed people, email socialaction@templebethtorah.com for more information or scheduling.
- We help clean up Ventura by participating in Laundry Love, helping unhoused people get their clothes cleaned. If this interests you, contact socialaction@templebethtorah.com for information.
- Collecting furniture and household goods to furnish apartments for the homeless who move into permanent housing. Email socialaction@templebethtorah.com for information and to make arrangements.
- Collecting old or unused computer equipment, printers, etc. to be refurbished and distributed to those in need of a computer. Please contact Ira Sorkin: socialaction@templebethtorah.com for more information.
- We are still collecting gently used and clean clothing, socks, shoes, etc. for the farmworkers’ families of all ages and others in need. Please drop the items off in the Social Action collection box in the administration hall or contact Ira who will be delivering them at socialaction@templebethtorah.com