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I Have A Dream
Temple Emanuel in Westfield, NJ established a program to help underserved children reach their educational goals.
Choosing Judaism: Learn the Basics
People convert to Judaism for many reasons. Learn the basic facts about converting to Judaism, and how to take the first steps.
Winter Nights
An interfaith county-wide rotating homeless shelter.
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
Temple Committee Against Human Trafficking brought awareness on the issue of human trafficking to the community.
Mini-Mitzvah Day
A community's initiative program which suggested inviting guests to a "Mini-Mitzvah Day" after services to add a socially responsible element to Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.
Project Ezra
Non-profit organization that serves the Jewish elderly of the Lower East Side in New York City. Community Contact Information: Project Ezra New York, NY www.projectezra.org Goals: Provide comfort to elderly Jews. Welcome elderly Jews into the synagogue for a special day of honor.
How We're Teaching Tzedakah (Charity) to Our Child
A child's choice on how to allocate tzedakah teaches them how be a member of the community, to be kind and generous towards others, and to understand that tzedakah comes from the heart.
Focus on the Courts: New Supreme Court Term
This past Monday, as Jews around the world gathered together to celebrate sukkot, a different sort of gathering was occurring at 1 First St. NE in Washington D.C. – the Supreme Court began the first day of their new term.
Small but Mighty
“When you grow up, you’ll understand.” Have you heard this sentiment recited to young people by parents, and perhaps teachers who didn’t know the answer to a probing question, or were simply hesitant to approach it? It framed generations, in a way. Set boundaries. But in a time when we have just recently witnessed a 17-year-old becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to date – I’d say the sentiment has expired.