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