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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.
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: Phyl Wallace (213) 388-2401 x269 or pwallace@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.
Location: Temple Campus – Davidson Patio & Irmas Campus – Adjacent to the Nursery School Playground
From tuna and peanut butter to socks and shampoo, we’re gathering items to feed and clothe the needy among us. Shop our wishlist on Amazon.com and Amazon will ship your donation directly to the Temple for distribution.
If you are unable to participate online, please send us a check, payable to “WBT HHD Project,” or call Cristina Mauro with your credit card info (213) 388-2401 x523 and we will use your tzedakah to buy in bulk, making the most of your gift.
For more information:
Phyl Wallace
pwallace@wbtla.org
(213) 388-2401 x269
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.
Info: Korah LA (323) 761-8153 or korehla@jewishla.org
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 fed 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: Sunday, November 21, 2010. 1:30 – 5 p.m.
Location: Temple Campus
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: Sunday, May 15, 2010
Location: Irmas Campus
For more information about our Social Action & Social Justice programming, or to share what you’re passionate about, please contact Phyl Wallace at (213) 388-2401 x269 or pwallace@wbtla.org
