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Almost two millennia ago, Rabbi Tarfon taught, “You are not required to complete the work, but you cannot abstain from it.”
Looking at the world around us, the brokenness can be overwhelming and paralyzing. But our tradition teaches us that inaction is not an option. We have countless opportunities to do small things that can make a big impact.
Tikkun Olam, repairing the world around us, is a core value of Judaism. Helping the needy in our community is an integral part of who we are at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. We strive to bring people together as we engage in meaningful work and experience the pride and warmth of our Jewish community.
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Our rabbis teach that when asked in the world to come, “What was your work?” and you answer: “I fed the hungry,” you will be told: “This is the house of God, enter into it, you who have fed the hungry.” For over two decades our Food Pantry has fed the hungry in our city. Now with locations at the Temple and in Santa Monica, it is easier than ever to get involved. It is one thing to make a sandwich or pack a lunch; it is another to actually distribute that lunch to a human being in need. Join us for a few hours on a Sunday morning and put your face on Social Action.
Dates & Times: Every Sunday
Locations: Temple Campus – Davidson Patio 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. & Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) – 503 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica – 9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
RSVP: Denise Magilnick, (213) 388-2401 x8930 or dmagilnick@wbtla.org
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Running out of room in your closet? Consider donating your new and gently used clothing to benefit the less fortunate in our community. Our partners, Food on Foot, the National Council of Jewish Women, and Dress for Success will ensure that your donations make a difference in the lives of others. See the Drop-Off bins at both our campuses.
Locations:
Temple Campus – Davidson Patio
Irmas Campus – Adjacent to the Nursery School Playground
Read for just one hour, once a week with a child and transform his/her life. Many of our congregants have already volunteered and experienced how fulfilling it can be. Koreh LA enables youto arrange your participation around your schedule—it’s the perfect way to incorporate tikkun olam into a busy schedule. Teens are welcome to participate as well.
For more information:
Koreh LA
(323) 761-8153
korehla@jewishla.org
The highest rung on Maimonides' "Ladder of Tzedakah" is to help the disadvantaged improve their own lives by teaching them how to help themselves.
There are approximately 8,000 homeless families in Los Angeles, and approximately 8,000 houses of worship. If each church, synagogue and mosque took responsibility for one family, we would end familial homelessness in our city—Imagine LA is based on this simple premise.
Imagine LA’s two-year program engages faith communities, existing service providers, and other stakeholders to address and eliminate family homelessness one family at a time. As a faith partner with Imagine LA, we have adopted a homeless family currently residing in “transitional housing,” mentoring them and supporting them as they transition into long-term housing and self-sufficiency. Speak with Rabbinic Intern Beau Shapiro to learn how you can help.
Locations: Temple and Irmas Campuses
As we gather together with our families to celebrate Thanksgiving, we cannot forget the thousands of Angelenos who are hungry and homeless. Once again, we will assemble and deliver 1000 complete Thanksgiving dinners to feed 4000 of our city’s most needy families. Last year’s event was unforgettable; don’t miss this opportunity to infuse your Thanksgiving with some added meaning.
Dates & Times: TBD
Location: Temple Campus
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Join with members of our community in a day of inspirational g’milut hasadim (acts of loving kindness) as we build community through community service. Together with over 50,000 Angelenos, we will make a difference in the life of our city. Learn about and ensure that those in need have support, shelter, and sustenance as a direct result of our mitzvot. After all, it’s not necessarily what we do, it’s that we do something.
Dates & Times: TBD
Location: Irmas Campus
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For more information about our Social Action & Social Justice programming, or to share what you’re passionate about, please contact Phil Wallace at (213) 388-2401 x8932 or pwallace@wbtla.org
