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Forgetting Chinese Food and the Movies
Congregants bring the spirit of Christmas to needy families through gift-giving and by hosting an annual Christmas dinner. Community Contact Information: Larchmont Temple Larchmont, NY www.larchmonttemple.org Goals: Make the holidays a happier time for families in need.
Hamans Pocket - Gift-Giving
Emphasizing Purim gift-giving to children in crisis. Community Contact Information: Temple Israel Tulsa, OK www.templeisraeltulsa.com Goals: • Provide gifts for less fortunate children and families.
Resolution on the Rights of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
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Submitted by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
Background
Evolution of a Social Action Congregation
A congregation's commitment to Social Action initiated two comprehensive projects. The first was an annual three-day trip for underprivileged students which takes place at URJ Greene Family Camp.
For We Were Once Strangers in the Land of Egypt
Since my first day working on the Syrian refugee crisis, the response of the Jewish community has been inspiring.
Equal Marriage Rights Forum
Panel of local experts discuss the evolving views of homosexuality and definitions of marriage. Community Contact Information: Congregation Beth Elohim Brooklyn, NY www.congregationbethelohim.org Goals: Educate congregants about Jewish views on homosexuality.
Initiative for Independent Living: A Commitment to Miami-Dade Foster Kids
Temple Sinai of North Dade supports foster children in the Miami area. Temple Sinai of North Miami Beach, Florida commitment to children in foster care encourages self esteem and successful independent living.
Leon Klinghoffer's Legacy to the World
Leon Klinghoffer’s claim to fame would have been his invention of the Roto-Broil Rotisserie Oven had he and his wife not taken an ill-fated, anniversary cruise.
Foster Care Outreach
Pairing congregants with foster children to provide gifts, arrange special events and help subsidize costs for foster parents in need. Community Contact Information: Congregation Or Ami Calabasas, CA www.orami.org Goals: Improve the dignity and quality of life of local foster children.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Noach: Electing a Righteous Leader
Almost everybody knows the story of Noach. God tells Noach that there is going to be a flood that will destroy all living things, and it’s up to Noach to build an ark in order to save his family and repopulate the Earth.
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