Social Action
Winter Food Drive
Many people have asked how they can help the Israeli soldiers and support Israel at this difficult time. Here are some websites that you can look at and pledge through them.
The mission of the Social Action Committee is to provide members of Ohev Shalom withopportunities to perform the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world…one of themost important ways to live a Jewish life. Some of our programs are: –clothing and food drives–hametz collection–blood drives in cooperation with the American Red Cross–responding to the need for aid after natural disasters —Cook for a Friend(Volunteers meet at Ohev Shalom the third Wednesday of eachmonth to assemble dinners for area seniors who are unable to cook for themselves. Thedinners are distributed by the JCC in NE Philadlephia.)—Adopt a Student(Congregants are matched with impoverished students to purchaseschool clothing and backpacks for them over the summer.) If you are interested in joining our committee, participating in our activities, orhave any suggestions for programs…please contact us at ohev@ohev.org.