Social Action
MITZVAH SQUAD ~ Beth Emeth's Newest Tikun Olam Project!!Join our e-mail list and periodically you will receive an announcement of a project, date, time as well as the number of volunteers needed. You are not obligated to sign up for any particular project! Click Here For More Information:
To join our MITZVAH SQUAD, contact
HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF:
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast of the United States, doing billions of dollars in damage, causing dozens of deaths, and leaving more than 7.5 million people without power. As the storm was downgraded to a low pressure system, it continued to wreak havoc as far west as Cleveland, Ohio, and as far north as Toronto, Ontario.
Even as we work to determine the specific impact to URJ congregations and families, and to our larger communities, it is already clear - too clear - that this storm will require a long-term, coordinated recovery effort. The URJ is in the process of reaching out to all our congregations on the east coast and throughout the Midwest to determine what the most immediate needs are in impacted communities.
With your support the URJ will provide relief to congregations, families and communities, just as we have done for victims of natural disasters around the world. Together we can provide hope and help to those in need. U.S. Donations can be made online to the URJ Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund or by mail:
Hurricane Relief Fund
Union for Reform Judaism
633 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10017
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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.
Interested in getting involved? Contact: Barry Davis or call 237-5553
SOUP KITCHEN:
Every Sunday, Beth Emeth runs a Soup Kitchen located at 369 Livingston Avenue (corner of Livingston & Thornton) in Albany, 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.
Questions? Contact or call 487-4754
TO REGISTER ON-LINE: CLICK THE DAYS YOU WISH TO VOLUNTEER & COMPLETE THE FORM
May 19, 2013
May 26, 2013
June 2, 2013
June 9, 2013
June 16, 2013
June 23, 2013
June 30, 2013
July 7, 2013
July 14, 2013
July 21, 2013
July 28, 2013
DIANE'S FARM ~ BETH EMETH'S SOUP KITCHEN GARDEN (funded by the Goodman Family Fund)
We have also begun to plant a garden that will be used to grow fruits and vegetables that can be served a the soup kitchen as well as for other purposes. We are hoping to grow this garden as a congregational community. If you'd like to help or need more information about our garden, contact
TO REGISTER ON-LINE, CLICK HERE!!
REFORM JEWISH VOICE ADVOCACY DAY 2013 ~ MAY 6, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE REFORM JEWISH VOICE WEB SITE:
CLICK HERE FOR THE RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER OF REFORM JUDAISM'S WEB SITE:
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">
