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Social Action at Temple Jeremiah

Donation Opportunities - Temple Initiatives

Ernie Bloch Memorial Tzedakah Box

 

The next time you are at temple, please give generously to the Ernie Bloch tzedakah box in the lobby. Dedicated to the memory of long-time congregant Ernie Bloch and his lifetime commitment to tzedakah, the box provides donations to an array of charitable causes.

As noted on the box, "...do what is just and right in the land." - Jeremiah 33:15

June Donations - Will go to Dress for Success, an organization which promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive.

Tzedakah Boxes

A series of donation boxes are available in the temple lobby, each one adorned with an original work of art created by a congregant. Please bring your food, toys and clothing donations every time you come to temple.

Donation Opportunities - Regional Initiatives

Haiti Earthquake Relief

In the wake of the horrific earthquake that hit the island of Haiti on January 12, 2010, several Jewish organizations have established funds to provide emergency relief. In addition, you can sponsor a Haitian orphan living in Hope Village. Please click on the link above and give generously.

Chile Earthquake Relief

The Jewish Federation is working closely with Chile's Jewish community in the wake of the devastating earthquake on February 27, 2010.

Send your donations by calling the Earthquake Relief Hotline at 312-444-2869, by sending a check to Jewish Federation Earthquake Relief Fund, 30 S. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60606 or by clicking here.

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

MAZON distributes funds to millions of poor and hungry people throughout the world. Click above to find out how you can help.

Purchase State of Israel Bonds

Show your commitment and solidarity with Israel by purchasing bonds.

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief

A variety of organizations are continuing to offer assistance in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, learn about Temple Jeremiah's relief efforts.

Save Darfur Now

Congregants and the public at large are encouraged to make donations and write letters to government representatives, the media and relief organizations in response to the slaughter and famine in Sudan.

Donate Your Cell Phones to SHALVA

Be part of this unique fundraising opportunity for SHALVA, an agency fighting domestic abuse in Jewish homes. For every cell phone you donate, SHALVA receives a cash donation for its crisis counseling services. A contribution box is set up in the temple lobby.

Volunteer Opportunities

Sherut L'Am ("Service to the People") Volunteer Opportunities

Learn about an exciting new opportunity to get involved in the life of the temple through such activities as assisting at grade level dinners, working in the library, helping during worship services and serving our members.

Family Promise

Temple Jeremiah is participating in Family Promise, a national organization serving homeless and low-income families. Click above to learn how you can help in this ongoing program.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Temple Jeremiah hosts a variety of ways for you to take part in Social Action including our new Sherut L'am program (above).

• See our Tikkun Olam flyer listing a Midah (Jewish Value), recounting of recent Tikkun Olam projects, Caring Community information and a list of Community Resources.

Social Action Committee

The temple's Social Action Committee, chaired by Mindy Kurtz and Stephen and Barbara Miller, organize the monthly Feed the Homeless program and other social action initiatives. Contact them at Social Action.

Caring Community

The Caring Community supports our members in times of challenge and helps them to celebrate in times of joy. See Sherut L'Am to volunteer.

Brotherhood Social Action

Brotherhood has initiated a number of social action projects throughout the community.

Feed the Homeless

Second Sunday of the month during the school year
October - April

All are encouraged to participate. As part of Temple Jeremiah's 50th anniversary mission, the temple made over 1500 lunches during 2009/10 for the poor.

Feed-A-Family

The Social Action Committee, Brotherhood and Sisterhood, in collaboration with the ARK, buy groceries and visit a needy Jewish family. Volunteers are urgently needed.

Waukegan Schools Social Action

Click above to learn about past and ongoing initiatives taken by Temple Jeremiah.

Creating a College Environment

Temple Jeremiah created a college center at Waukegan East High School. Learn more and see photos from this project.

Waukegan Reading Project

Contact Roberta Mallon to learn about volunteer reading projects for Waukegan school children.

School & Youth Department Social Action

Click above to learn about upcoming and past school social action projects.

Taste of Tikkun

Sundays
10:45 - 11:15 am

Youth from K – 12th grades help people in our community.

InterAct

Post-Confirmation students - high school through college - develop their leadership skills through social justice, social action and peer cooperation.

L'taken Social Justice Seminar

Every Winter

Rabbi Emily Segal and 10th - 12th graders participate annually in the L'taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C. Learn about past L'taken trips.

Volunteer with TOV

The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Volunteer Network's Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) can link you with agencies and community service projects. For information, contact the TOV Hotline at 312-357-4762 or TOV.

TOV's Green Mitzvah Mania

In order to uphold the values of environmentalism and tikkun olam, the JUF TOV Volunteer Network offers Green Mitzvah Mania, a calendar of eco-friendly one-time volunteer opportunities.

Social Action News

Temple Jeremiah's Job Bank

In response to the uncertain economy, Temple Jeremiah has created a job bank containing forms for job seekers and for businesses seeking employees to complete in order to connect with one another.

Temple Jeremiah Offers Job Search/Job Skills Coaching Sessions

As-needed basis

If you have lost your job, are about to lose your job or want to change jobs, schedule a session with experts in the HR industry.

The group is now offering counseling for college graduates looking for employment.

Tikkun Olam Resources

"Tzedakah weighs as much as all the other commandments combined." - Talmud

Click above for a listing of 119 organizations - from soup kitchens and nursing homes to boys and girls clubs, education programs and shelters - offering numerous opportunities for you to get involved.

Community Resources

See Community Resources for a listing of places to turn for emergency assistance, medical/ psychological/counseling services, employment services, senior citizen resources, housing agencies, shelters and domestic abuse services, youth services and recreation/education resources.

Temple Jeremiah Sends Fire Truck to Israel

As part of an international effort to support the Friends of Israel Firefighters, Temple Jeremiah raised money in 2008 for a mini-pumper to protect Israeli lives and land. Read an article on this extraordinary fundraising effort.

To assist with fundraising, the New Horizons Band performed show tunes at a Chai Society Concert on May 14, 2008.

Thanks to Howard and Ruby Brenner for their leadership in this campaign, which generated $50,000 toward purchase of a mini-pumper in 2008.

Jewish Child & Family Services

This organization offers a wide range of programs and services as well as volunteer opportunities.

Sister City -
Yerevan, Armenia

Temple Jeremiah has adopted the Jewish community of Yerevan, Armenia in the former Soviet Union as its Sister City. The 1500 Jewish families who live in Yerevan depend on our financial support for survival. For further information, contact Rabbi Emily Segal.

The Penny Project

Over 100,000 Pennies Collected

Temple Jeremiah collected over 100,000 pennies in 2007 and 2008 as part of its Penny Project, which served as a reminder of the six million who died in the Holocaust. The project was held over an 18 month period in commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs

The Interfaith Housing Center works for housing justice through services and advocacy, including homesharing, foreclosure prevention counseling, education and advocacy.

Northfield Township Food Pantry

Thanks to the generous donations of our congregants and community organizations, the Northfield Township Food Pantry distributes groceries and clothes to our less fortunate neighbors in the northern suburbs.

North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry

Our school's 2003/04 social action campaign focused on Ethiopian Jewry.

With the help of school children, parents and the congregation at large, the temple hosted the Midwest premier of a photo exhibit on Ethiopian Jewry by famed photographer Win Robins, sold Ethiopian-made products, heard presentations from activists, including NACOEJ founder Barbara Ribakove Gordon, and held an Ethiopian Shabbat.

These efforts culminated in 2005 with Temple Jeremiah receiving the prestigious Irving J. Fain Award for Excellence in Social Justice Programming.