Social Action

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE TEMPLE BETH-EL SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

TBE's Social Action Committee is rooted in the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam - repairing the world - and is guided by the mitzvot that call us to care for the vulnerable and act with compassion. We continually strive to make a tangible difference within and outside of our community. Our initiatives are multigenerational, offering opportunities for children, teens, adults and seniors to work side by side and learn from one another while strengthening our shared sense of purpose. All of our efforts are grounded in Jewish teachings with a deep commitment to lifting humans and their experiences. If you are interested in joining us to craft these meaningful opportunities, email Jessi Hersman at jhersman@templebeth-el.org.

Every Fall, our school hosts a Sunday Mitzvah Day where students and their families can participate in a variety of activities in service of Tikkun Olam.  Click HERE to learn about TBE's next Mitzvah Day!

A JUST HARVEST'S mission is to fight poverty and hunger in the Rogers Park and greater Chicago community by providing nutritious meals daily while cultivating community and economic development and organizing across racial, cultural and socioeconomic lines in order to create a more just society. You will see food baskets decorating the bimah to show our support for this wonderful organization. For more information visit www.ajustharvest.org.

Through TBE, you can volunteer to shop and/or deliver food to A Just Harvest, the largest community soup kitchen in the Chicago area. Volunteers from Temple Beth-El join together four times a year to help feed those in need. Volunteers are active on the 5th Wednesday and Thursday of the month.  The next sign-up is posted on the left side of this page prior to each date. If you have questions about volunteering, please email Barb Charal at becharal@att.net.

Would you or your family like to bring more joy into the life of an elderly person? Teach your children about a different kind of mitzvah and enjoy a feel good experience? TBE Sisterhood is partnering with Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living in Deerfield to create a one-on-one matching program for residents and any TBE congregant/ family. You or your family will be matched with a resident who could use an occasional visit to bring them some much needed happiness. You would commit to visit your “mensch match” at least once a month. You can bring activities or games to play, books to read, or even a special treat to eat together. Even just stopping by briefly to say hello will make your resident feel special. Please reach out to Jolie Genender at (847) 224-5052 if you’re interested.