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Social Action

  • <span class="slider_title"> Soup Kitchen During Covid-19 </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Soup Kitchen Volunteers During Covid-19 </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Volunteering at the CBE Soup Kitchen </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Mitzvah Day </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Volunteering at Diane's Farm </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Volunteering at Diane's Farm </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Volunteering at Diane's Farm </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Strawberry Harvest at Diane's Farm </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Working at the CBE Soup Kitchen </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Volunteering at Diane's Farm </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Mitzvah Day </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Working with Our Interfaith Community </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Volunteering at the CBE Soup Kitchen </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Mitzvah Day </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Mitzvah Day Crew </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Diane's Farm </span>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Food Drive </span>

 

Welcome to Beth Emeth Social Action Committee!

Tikkun olam, the Jewish concept that translates to "healing the world," is the core of social action and the heart of social justice. Congregation Beth Emeth's Social Action team initiates and promotes programs and activities that provide direct services to the greater Albany community, helping those in need, and advocating for public policy change to improve society for the benefit of all.

If you have any questions, contact Abby Nash or Judy Kahn.

 

Soup Kitchen: Congregation Beth Emeth runs a soup kitchen on Sundays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at 369 Livingston Avenue (corner of Livingston & Thornton) in Albany. For more than three decades, our volunteers have been preparing hot meals and serving those in need in our community. Volunteers are responsible for preparing, serving, and cleaning up. Individuals, families, congregation committees, and friends are all welcome!

Want to help?  CLICK HERE to register on line. Questions? Contact Taylor Alfred.

 

Diane's Farm ~ Soup Kitchen Garden
(funded by the Goodman Family Fund)

https://images.shulcloud.com/3408/uploads/Images/Website/04-Be-Involved/Social-Action/dianesgardenmedium.jpgCalling all who want to help feed the hungry in the Capital District!

At the back end of the parking lot at Beth Emeth is Diane's Farm, a wonderful garden cared for by our congregants. If you have a few hours to spare, please consider signing up to help maintain our Farm -- no experience necessary! We meet seasonally on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 7:00 PM and Sundays from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. CLICK HERE to Sign Up! Questions? Contact Marni Tesser.

 

Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC)

For nearly six decades, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) has been the hub of Jewish social justice work in the United States. Congregants interested in advocating for public policy issues on the national level or attending the annual Consultation of Conscience or other programs can learn more about RAC in Washington, DC at the following site: https://rac.org/
RAC-NY advocates for social change on a wide range of state issues and holds an annual advocacy day in Albany each springs.
 
January 2023: 

RAC-NY is committed to taking action to combat climate change. In 2022, a state ballot measure was passed that will provide funding to protect our environment, expand green energy infrastructure, and advance environmental justice. 
At the next meeting on Wednesday, January 11 from 7-8 pm on Zoom, you will be asked for your feedback on various proposals for the upcoming year. Your input is very important – anyone is invited to join.
Contact Abby Nash to learn more about RAC-NY.
Tue, January 31 2023 9 Sh'vat 5783