Social Action News Welcome to a new and informative column from the Social Action Committee. I hope we can write with committee updates regularly and open numerous paths by which we can all "repair the world." You are welcome to join us.
The current campaign is for food. During the month of February, we are supporting the Jewish Family and Children's Service Food Bank by donating staples. There are collection bins by the office and by the library. Please bring staples in when you come to Adath Emanu-El to share with those less fortunate.
But what about fresh fruits and vegetables? They also have a place in healthy diets. As you participate in meetings around the synagogue, don't be surprised to see a tzedakah box passed around. Please throw in your change. We'll use the money to buy supermarket scrip from our synagogue scrip program, and JFCS can distribute these to their needy clients. The change in our pockets can bring healthy joy to those in need. And Adath Emanu-El benefits from the scrip purchases. What a win-win situation!
Get ready.... The March/April campaign is a drive for toiletries to be shared with area homeless shelters. Every time we travel and stay in a hotel, we pick up small shampoos and lotions. The dentist gives small toothpaste samples. and we wind up with a drawer full. Bring them to the collection bins at Adath Emanu-El to be organized in small bags for distribution. It helps us feel good when we help others.
Stay tuned. Next month we'll give you a preview of Spring Mitzvah Day, scheduled for May 6. Mark the date, as there will be lots of opportunities to help those in need.
The Social Action Committee
Social Action Food Collection
Imagine what it would be like to go to bed hungry. Adath Emanu-El Social Action Committee is holding a food drive to benefit the Jewish Family & Children's Services. We will be collecting non-perishable kosher-approved foods in a collection bin outside the library door. Canned goods such as tuna, soup, tomato sauce, fruits & vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, juice & snacks will be greatly appreciated. Look for the posted list outside the library. Do a Mitzvah -- get involved with Social Action projects here at Adath Emanu-El. Contact Fran Green if you have any questions.
Tikkun Olam
At Adath Emanu-El we feel that Tikkun Olam, "repairing the world" is an important part of who we are as a community. We have several programs that you can participate in, and we are always open to suggestions on new ways we can help, so please email us or call our office with any ideas you may have.
Green Team The mission of the Adath Emanu-El Green Team is to educate, motivate and empower the community of Adath Emanu-El to adopt environmentally friendly practices in our synagogue, homes and community in order to reduce our carbon footprint. Tikkun Olam (Repair the World) is an integral part of Jewish life.
Mitzvah Cooking This is done by Adath's Social Action Committee who invite you to join them in preparing meals for those in need. For more information, contact Shellie Buckman
Bikur Cholim Gift Making Join us as we socialize and create gifts for those in need. For more information, contact the Temple office. Those unique craft projects will be delivered to con-gregants both in the hospital and at home.
Social Action Committee The Social Action Committee has many projects going on. Please go to their page to see how you can help!
Green Team Cork Collection
Green Team Cork Collection The Green Team is collecting wine corks. Both cork and synthetic cork are being collected. They are working with a company called Terra Cycle to keep corks out of landfills. Terra Cycle is paying us two cents a cork. The corks will be used to make cork flooring, cork boards, and other cork products. Help support the Green Team and the environment by saving your corks and putting them in the wine cork bin at the synagogue.
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Imagine what it would be like to go to bed hungry. Adath Emanu-El Social Action Committee is holding a food drive to benefit the Jewish Family & Children's Services. We will be collecting non-perishable kosher-approved foods in a collection bin outside the library door. Canned goods such as tuna, soup, tomato sauce, fruits & vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, juice & snacks will be greatly appreciated. Look for the posted list outside the library. Do a Mitzvah -- get involved with Social Action projects here at Adath Emanu-El. Contact 
The mission of the Adath Emanu-El Green Team is to educate, motivate and empower the community of Adath Emanu-El to adopt environmentally friendly practices in our synagogue, homes and community in order to reduce our carbon footprint. Tikkun Olam (Repair the World) is an integral part of Jewish life. 
