TBA's Tikkun Olam Team
We are the social action, volunteer arm of TBA
We are guided by the Jewish principle of Tikkun Olam,
which means, literally, "to heal the world."
The mission of TBA’s Tikkun Olam Team is to inform, engage and mobilize our members to participate in a wide variety of activities both locally and globally to build a better world.
We will address issues facing us as Jews, citizens and members of the global community. There will be projects targeting Jewish and non-Jewish causes and involving varying levels of participation - from writing a check to wielding a hammer.
Please refer to the monthly Temple Bulletin for current T.O. activities!
Chairs of Tikkun Olam: Jane Silverman and Olga Prince
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Tikkun Olam Awarded $5000 UJA JSAM Grant
“Full Hearts – Empty Stomachs:” Focus on Hunger
In July, the UJA Federation of NY JSAM committee (Jewish Social Action Month) approved our proposal for a grant that will focus on hunger. There will be a variety of educational, advocacy and action programs throughout the year providing all segments of our congregation the opportunity to participate. We will have interfaith activities within our local Tarrytown community and joint programs with the Rivertowns Jewish Consortium. The grant activity kicks off during Cheshvan (beginning on October 28)–designated as Jewish Social Action Month.
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Have some interest in Israel?
Whether your interest is academic, political, cultural arts, tikkun olam or something else…we need you.
Whether you can come to an occasional meeting or communicate online or by phone…we want to hear from you! Help us bring more about Israel to TBA.
Please contact TBA at 631-1770 or tikkunolam@tba-ny.org and we’ll get back to you.
For more information, please see the Israel Committee page.
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Please bring RICE, BEANS and/or OATMEAL to the
TBA Shopping Cart
All food donations to our shopping cart support the Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow Food Pantry. The pantry is located at Christ Church on Elizabeth Street in Tarrytown. It serves the hungry in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow once per month. There are monthly volunteer opportunities at the food pantry on the first Wednesday and Thursday of every month. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions contact us at tikkunolam@tba-ny.org.
TIP: If you get a buy 1 get 1 free deal at the supermarket…consider putting one in the shopping cart.
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Gift Shop (in the temple lobby):
Support our Tikkun Olam Projects and Use Eco-Friendly Products Too – Contact us at tikkunolam@tba-ny.org with questions.
Here are some of our products for sale: fresh fair-trade coffee from Uganda, reusable bags made from recycled materials, BPA free water bottles and stainless steel Kleen Kanteens, kippot.
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Next Midnight Run:
November 12
With members of Shaarei Tikvah of Scarsdale invited to join us!
• We need: Men’s jeans, corduroys, chinos, Tshirts, long sleeve casual shirts, flannel shirts, sweaters, sweatpants and sweatshirts, sneakers, backpacks, blankets. Toiletries: deodorant, hand sanitizer, shampoo, soap. Please put in the collection boxes in the coatroom. Thank you!!
• We need: People to make bag lunches.
If you are interested in going on the Run-or if you want more information, please c ontact: Jane Silverman 762-937 7, jsilverman22@verizon.net
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Adopt a Family
“La Asociación”
Shop only once a year! Make a real difference in the life of a local family in dire need!
Thank you to Deena Goldsmith and Stephanie Paul for purchasing the groceries for May.
What is Adopt A Family? Each month “La Asociación” selects a family that is going through a particularly difficult time. Two TBA families volunteer to purchase a suggested list of supplies. The supplies are delivered to Jennefer Schifman’s home which is up the street from TBA. She delivers the supplies to the family who is able to feed their family more easily with these much needed staples.
Cost? The cost seems to average around $50 per family although you can adjust according to your personal budget. To keep your costs down and to allow your money to go further, we suggest buying sale items, store brands or items from warehouse stores like Sam’s Club.
Contact: If you are interested, please contact Jennefer Schifman 914-631-7694; jrex1205@aol.com
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Senior Luncheon
May 15 – A Great Success!!
A special thank you to Jen Greenspoon for spearheading this wonderful event. Thanks also to the Westchester Klezmer Band and Shir Chadash for providing great entertainment. Lovely gifts were given to all our guests by our Crafts for a Cause knitters – thanks so much. Of course, this event would not have been a success without the 30+ volunteers who provided food and paper goods, set up, hosted, served, and cleaned up.
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Check out the Tikkun Olam bulletin board outside the TBA main office for updated information
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Ner Shel Tzedakah and Chanukah at TBA
The Third Annual Light One Candle Program is coming on Dec. 2nd!
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