For decades, the Social Action Committee has rallied Temple members to respond to needs in the Jewish community and the in community—at—large through awareness, advocacy, and service. From assisting the poor and disadvantaged, to interfaith dialogue, to environmental stewardship and 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’s Green Team is currently leading the congregation in pursuit of environmental certification encompassing building practices, education, worship, and community outreach—from the interfaith coalition, GreenFaith.

The committee also plans the annual Dinner in the Sukkah and Women’s Interfaith Forum, and organizes collections of food, clothing, toiletries, books, bicycles, baby items and more. The Social Action Committee often collaborates with Sisterhood, Men’s Club, the religious school, Early School and Confirmation Class. The committee welcomes new members to attend meetings, join in its on-going initiatives, and to help identify new directions and priorities.


           Janet O. Penn         Deborah Prinz, Chairs
           janpen@att.net       preher5@aol.com

 

 

 

Food Drive for CHOW Now!

The Social Action Committee is responding to the urgent need for donations of non-perishable foods and other staples by conducting another emergency food drive.

We are fortunate to be able to collaborate with Livingston’s St. Philomena’s church and their tireless community outreach person, Sister Barbara Thomas, who has organized CHOW (Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse). Through this effort, necessary items are being collected from more local congregations, groups and businesses and stored at St. Philomena’s from where they are distributed to soup kitchens and food pantries in Newark, Orange and East Orange. The St. Philomena warehouse is also open to families on a drop-in basis, so that it can serve local residents as well.

For more information, contact Dave Harris at daveharris3@verizon.net.