“The world stands on three things:
on Torah, on service to G-d, and on acts of human-kindness.”
Pirke Avot 1:2
Ohev Shalom’s Social Action Team
“The world stands on three things: on Torah, on service to G-d, and on acts of human-kindness.”
Pirke Avot 1:2
The Social Action Team invites you to join us in our effort to “repair the world,” one of the most important ways to lead a Jewish life. Together, we engage in projects and activities which address human needs, such as food, shelter, and health security, as well as welcoming the stranger, preserving our environment, and building community connections. Whether by joining our committee or signing up for just one event, please share your talents, energies, and interests with us.
Ohev Shalom’s mission affirms that our congregation will “open the heart by assuming a leadership role in the performance of Tzedakah, both within the congregation and in the larger community.” If we understand that the performance of Mitzvot is not an option afforded to us, but a commandment incumbent upon us to follow, we will help the Ohev Shalom community to reach toward Tikkun Olam.
our tikkun olAm programs for 2024-25
Food Insecurity
High Holiday Community Food Drive - Mitzvah Food Pantry & Northampton Police Food Drive - Tue 10/1 to Tue 10/27/24
Food Loading with Hebrew School for JRA - Jewish Relief Agency - Sun 12/15/24
Martin Luther King Service Program with Hebrew School - Mitzvah Pantry and KleinLife - Mon 1/20/25
Hametz Collection - Warminster Food Pantry - Tue 3/25 - Sun 4/11/25
Meal Donation - Advocates for the Homeless and Those in Need - 5th Monday of the Month - Mon 7/29/24, Mon 9/30/24, Mon 12/30/24, Mon 3/31/25, Mon 6/30/25
ECONOMIC Insecurity
School Supplies Drive - Cradles to Crayons - Tue 7/16 - Sun 8/11/24
Coat Drive - In coordination with Goldstein’s Funeral Home - One Warm Coat Philadelphia - Thur 10/29 to Sun 11/24/24
Purim Collection of Household & Personal Goods - A Woman’s Place - Tue 2/18 - Sun 3/16/25
Book Collection - Project Home’s Home for LGBTQ Young Adults - Wed 6/4 to Sun 6/29/25
Health
Blood Drive - Red Cross - Tue 12/3/24
Blood Drive - Red Cross - Tue 5/6/25
We hope you will get involved in one of our many projects. New ideas are always welcome. If you are interested in joining our committee, participating in our activities, or if you have any suggestions for our programs, please contact us at ohev@ohev.org.
