Tikkun Olam (Social Action) Committee

Mt. Moriah Bag Lunch Prep: Monthly at 9:30am
On the third Sunday of each month Beth Ahabah brings fresh-packed lunches to Mt. Moriah. Join us the Sunday before when we assemble the lunches. (Ages 6+) Contact: Jackie Cohen: jackiecoh67@gmail.com
Art Supplies Drive for SCAN: Month of October
Give the calming gift of art to a child in crisis. We’re collecting art supplies for Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) to help fill their coffers with markers, coloring books, paper and scissors for the children to use while their parents receive services from SCAN. Contact: Beth Tacey: btacey@comcast.net
Belle Isle Cleanup: October 19th at 12:30pm
Show gratitude for the James River with a fall cleanup. We will get together after Religious School for a quick snack and then head off to the river to collect trash. (All Ages) Contact: Emily Shane: Emily.D.Shane@gmail.com  Sign up HERE
Snack Drive for SCAN: Month of November
Give the gift of comfort food with a box of snacks for a child in need.  We’re partnering with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) this month to provide nonperishable snacks to children in crisis. Contact: Beth Tacey: btacey@comcast.net
Blanket Drive: Month of December thru January 18th
There’s nothing like a warm blanket during RVA’s cold winter months. Give the gift of warmth to families in need by donating a new or lightly used blankets.
Winter Holiday Meals for Doorways: December 23rd Evening and December 25th Brunch
We’re looking for groups of 6-10 to prepare and serve a warm meal for families staying at The Doorways over the winter holidays. Create the menu, prep it at The Doorways kitchen and serve it to grateful families. (Ages 8+) Contact: Linda Pinsky: drlindapinsky@gmail.com  Sign up HERE
Feed the Police: January 18th at 9:30am
Make Beth Ahabah’s Religious School Day of Learning and Service a family affair. Join us in the
Beth Ahabah kitchen as we prepare a family-style meal for the synagogue police precinct, among other service related projects. (Ages 6+) Contact: Meredith Wilkerson: mwilkinson142431@gmail.com  Sign up HERE
Rise Against Hunger: February 1st at 12:15pm
Join the annual RISE Against Hunger event where we’ll assemble over 12,000 meals for the hungry! This fun food assembly event has jobs for every age and skill level. (Ages 5+) Contact: Beth Tacey: btacey@comcast.net  SIGN UP TO COME
Doorways Windex Day: April 19th at 1pm
Join us for a Doorways Windex Day where we’ll clean and spruce up the area for residents. We will also make lunches for families staying at Doorways. Please bring a toiletry item or single-serving snack as your entry ticket. (Ages 8+) Contact: Linda Pinsky: drlindapinsky@gmail.com  Sign up HERE
Sankofa Community Orchard Garden Prep: May 3rd at 12:30pm    
Join us as we support the Sankofa Community Orchard, a one-acre space dedicated to food justice and climate resiliency. We’re looking for as many volunteers as we can assemble to get their hands dirty in the garden prepping the ground, planting fruits, veggies and flowers. (Ages 5+) Contact: Shari Litow: sharilitow@gmail.com  Sign up HERE

Other volunteer opportunities and Social Justice Events are sponsored throughout the year.

Here are some local and national organizations we have worked with or use as resources:

• The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
• The URJ’s Biennial
• Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA)
• World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ)
• Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC)
• Weinstein JCC
• Richmond Jewish Foundation
• Create a Legacy
• Jewish Family Services