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Social Action Tikkun Olam Committee
Mission Statement:
This committee shall be charged with the responsibility of involving the congregation in projects that will inform and educate our congregants about important issues which impact us as Jews and as citizens of the world, as well as help improve the quality of life of people in need. It will strive to advocate for issues concerning Social Justice in accordance with the platforms supported by USCJ.
Click here to see our SATO Calendar of Meetings and Events!
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Upcoming Events and Collections
SATO Committee Meeting
Please email us at tisatocommittee@gmail.com for more information!
We usually meet on the first Monday of the month from 6:00PM-7:00PM, unless there is an adjusted schedule due to a holiday.
Our next meeting is: Monday, September 9th
We would love to see some new faces at our meeting! Please reach out if you want to join us or have a great idea! See you soon!
Lend A Hand @ The Regional Food Bank
A group of covid vaccinated volunteers gather for our Lend a Hand program at the main warehouse of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY to sort produce and non-perishables for families in need from 1:00pm-3:00pm. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! YOU MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOED SHOES! The more the merrier!!
Upcoming Dates: Sep 22 Register Today!
2024: Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 8
Mitzvah Sundae: Sandwich Brigade!
Join us at Temple Israel to help make sandwiches for the City Mission. Our goal is to make 100 sandwiches and we need your help! If the weather is okay, we hope to be outside, otherwise we will most likely be in the smaller social hall.
Please click here to register!
Blood Drives at Temple Israel, B'nai Sholom & Ohav Shalom
TBD
Our blood drives are co-sponsored by B'nai Sholom and Ohav Shalom and we rotate locations. Register to give blood here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time code: Sholom
Click here to volunteer at our drive!
Helping Hands: Adopt-A-Neighbor!
Please help us ensure that our members are safe and feeling cared for. Call & check on a "neighbor", pick up some groceries, mow the grass, change a light bulb, give a ride to shul or an appointment, be a friend to someone in need.
Register to help or let us know if you need some help or a friendly voice for a check-in. Contact our main office to register to help, if you need some help, or if you would like a call, at (518) 438-7858 or tidirector@tiablany.org.
We had a gr8 MITZVAH DAY!
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Our Projects this year!!
Personal Hygiene Packs for Women for Capital City Rescue Mission
Personal Hygiene Packs for New Immigrant Families at The Albany branch of Unites States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Make Brown Bag Lunches for IPH: Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
Compile 1st - 6th grade Literacy Bags for Trinity Alliance
We collected books for Grassroot Givers, Cat and Dog Food/Treats for Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, and Non-Perishable food and hygienic items for the Food Pantry.
2nd Annual JDAIM Weekend 2024!!!!
Kabbalat Shabbat: Friday, February 9
Click here to hear from Helena Mills
Shabbat Morning: Saturday, February 10
Please email us at tisatocommittee@gmail.com for more information about our committee, SATO project ideas, or to see how you can get involved!