Or Shalom Tikkun Olam
Or Shalom has always provided many programs focused on Tikkun Olam or ‘repairing our world’. Our efforts center on a basic need of food for those in need. The Tikkun Olam committee has organized our efforts and our commitment for this need under 3 areas of congregation, community and Israel.
Congregation
- B’nai Mitzvah projects: Prior to stepping-up as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, each student elects a meaningful volunteer opportunity demonstrating Tzedakah or Tikkun Olam (Directed by Rabbi Clark)
London Community
- London Food Bank: Every other month, a group volunteers help onsite at the London Food Bank
- Project Isaiah: Coordinated with our USY (United Synagogue Youth), during our New Year (Rosh Hashanah) monetary donations are made to the London Food Bank
- Come in Out of the Cold: In concert with the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and the National Jewish Fund (NJF), a full hot meal and clothing are provided to those in need
- Purim Baskets (Mishloach Manot): Providing a parcel of food to those in need.
Israel
- Leket Israel: A fundraising event at Shavuot supporting Israel’s largest food bank and food rescue network.
Our Tikun Olam success has resulted from the heartfelt efforts and commitment by volunteers wishing to make a difference in the lives of others to meet g’milut hasadim [acts of loving kindness]. Consider joining our team to help make a difference.