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BUILDing Jewish ECE
BUILDing Jewish ECE was an early engagement program to guide synagogues, Jewish community centers and their early childhood education centers toward increasing enrollment, Jewish family engagement and connections to the Jewish community.
7 Ways to Celebrate Tu BiShvat – Even in the Winter
For many of us, Tu BiShvat, the Jewish holiday that celebrates trees and the earth, falls in the middle of the coldest, snowiest part of the year. Nonetheless, here are seven ways you can celebrate the new year of the trees and planet Earth
Prayers & Blessings
Find prayers and blessings for everyday activities, worship, in times of war, for facing natural disasters, for celebrating and observing holidays, for healing, and much more.
HEAL: Homelessness Ends At Leo Baeck
Combats the city’s homelessness problem by engaging in advocacy, education, marketing and direct service efforts. Community Contact Information: Leo Baeck Temple Los Angeles, CA www.leobaecktemple.org Goals: Advocate for affordable housing and other issues affecting the homeless.
Project Ochel
Congregants assist needy families in the area by preparing and delivering monthly packages of canned goods, preserved foods and family favorites. Temple Beth El of Greatneck http://www.tbegreatneck.org/ Great Neck, New York Goals: Community-building, hands-on social action project.
The Abraham House Interfaith Build
The congregation worked together with members of the Muslim community to build a home for a needy family while breaking down the barriers that existed between the two groups.
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.
8 Must-Read Books for the Jewish Social Justice Advocate
The more we learn and challenge ourselves, the more our communities have the capacity to become bastions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These books can help prepare you in your and your community’s fight against oppression.
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.
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.