“It is not what one says but rather what one does
that makes all the difference in the world.” — Pirkei Avot 1:17
that makes all the difference in the world.” — Pirkei Avot 1:17
Many of our volunteer activities are organized through the Tikkun Olam Committee, which was formed in 2005 to identify ways in which we, as a synagogue, can “lend a helping hand,” particularly through social-action projects that are intended to make life better for others in our community and beyond. Other activities are long-standing traditions formed and overseen by our Men’s Club, Women’s Auxiliary and countless dedicated temple members. Whether you participate one day a year, one day a month or one day a week, we hope you find something of interest in which you can become involved.
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Sunday Lunch Program
For more than 25 years, temple volunteers have been preparing food for those in need of a meal... |
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Mitzvah Day This annual event provides temple members the opportunity to help “repair the world” by helping others... |
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Second Seder
Our annual community seder is open to elderly Jews from local senior centers… |
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Thanksgiving Dinner Our annual dinner the night before the holiday serves senior citizens and women and children from homeless and domestic-violence centers... |
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Ronald McDonald House
Help provide a “home away from home” for families of young cancer patients undergoing treatment in New York City... |
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Special Collections Various collections are held throughout the year to help special organizations... |
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Project Prom
In partnership with Central Synagogue and Park Avenue Synagogue, we help high school girls prepare for prom and graduation... |
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For the Troops Temple Emanu-El is proud to support our troops overseas... |
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Stitch'n Time
Emanu-El’s knitting program meets monthly and serves several organizations and programs… |
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Readers PanelMembers of the Readers Panel help officiate at the daily Sunset Worship Service, held Sunday through Thursday… |
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Ushers/Tour Guides
Greet your fellow congregants at services and welcome visitors to our beautiful sanctuary... |
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In Appreciation... Letters of appreciation from some of our Tikkun Olam partner organizations… |
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