Social Action
Mission: To spearhead the commitment of our congregation to Tikkun Olam and to espouse the social justice values of Reform Judaism. We accomplish this through: hands on social action programs and activities; identifying and addressing community problems through programs and volunteer activities; advocating Reform Jewish values and teachings; engaging in tzedakah; and encouraging and recruiting Beth Emeth members to participate in social action and social justice programs and activities.Social Action programs and activities provide the opportunity to work with individuals and organizations that provide direct services to those in need of assistance, and to educate and advocate on behalf of needed public policy change.
Contact:
Cheryl Gelder-Kogan, /449-4704
REFORM JEWISH VOICE ADVOCACY DAY ~ MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011
Registration is now open. Spend the day in Albany, lobbying your State Senators and Assembly Members for reproductive choice, marriage equality and independent redistricting. For more information, contact Arlene Urell at
JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF THROUGH THE URJ:
Click here for more information:
http://urj.org/socialaction/issues/relief/
SOUP KITCHEN:
Every Sunday, Beth Emeth runs a Soup Kitchen at the Holy Family Church 52 weeks a year. The Soup Kitchen serves members of the community who need a hot meal and a place to go. Volunteers work from about 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, preparing and serving the meal as well as cleaning up afterward. If interested in joining us, contact Roberta Fox at 439-8462/
For more information on any of these programs, contact Cheryl Gelder-Kogan at 518-449-4704 or
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Approval of Cordoba House Mosque & Community Center
Click here for article:
Click here for the REFORM JEWISH VOICE OF NEW YORK STATE'S WEB SITE: http://rac.org/advocacy/rjv/
Click here for the RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER OF REFORM JUDAISM'S WEB SITE: http://rac.org/index.cfm?
Click here for "The Hunger Site" Home Page to learn about ways that you can combat hunger now: http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1">
