Temple Emanu-El’s commitment to tikkun olam - repairing of the world - is expressed through the work of our Social Action Committee. The Social Action Comittee has a simple mission: "The Temple Emanu-El Social Action Committee promotes tikkun olam, the repair of our world, by facilitating projects and programs, and inspiring others to do mitzvot for the sake of the family, the community at large and the Torah." This group is committed to assisting with ongoing issues as diverse as the alleviation of hunger in our community, the support of Jewish and American troops at home and abroad, and the greening of our Temple community. We also respond to national and international crises as needed. By engaging in acts that promote social justice our members bring purpose and meaning to their lives and the lives of others. Take a glance at some of the Social Action Committee's past projects to see the remarkable range and importance of what it does. Find out more about ways you can support some of our current Social Action Tzedakah projects. The Bea Sacks Social Action Fund The Bea Sacks Social Action Fund supports the activites of the Social Action Committee.  Bea Sacks, a founding member of Temple Emanu-El more than 55 years ago, has been one of the leaders of the Social Action Committee from its formation and remains ia driving force. In 2008, the Fund was named in Bea's honor.  We invite you to donate to the Fund.

The Temple Emanu-El Social Action Committee collects nonperishable foods in our temple lobby Chavet Container. Please bring a can every time you come to temple! Food is distributed to local hunger agencies, both Jewish at Yad Ezra and nondenominational at Forgotten Harvest. 

CAN AND BOTTLE DAY

Collection days are held periodically. Bring your empty deposit cans and bottles to temple in support of the patients in the HIV/AIDS Hospice in South Africa. Thank you for your interest in their well-being!

If you could conserve energy and help stop global warming in one simple step, wouldn’t you? Energy efficient, cost effective compact fluorescent light (CFLs) use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs. This means less production of greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and toxic waste. If every U.S. household replaced one bulb with a CFL, it would have the same impact as removing one million cars from the road. Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) has launched a nationwide campaign to address the climate change crisis. This is a call to action that can change how American Jewry responds to the daunting environmental problems confronting us and future generations. Take this one easy action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.