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Social action is an intrinsic part of life at Temple Beth El and our Social Action Committee helps our Temple members and community on many levels. Whether it’s helping to feed the poor, provide respite for caregivers, or offer counseling for those addicted to drugs or alcohol, Temple Beth El is a place of refuge.
To participate in a program or join the Social Action Committee, contact Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman at jbrockman@tbeboca.org or Wendy Walin, Social Action Chair at wendyw123@gmail.com
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Calendar of Events and Meetings
September 29, 2012 (Saturday) – American Heart Association Walk, 9:00 am, West Palm Beach (The Heart Walk provides an opportunity for participants to improve their health by walking and raising funds to save lives from our country’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, heart disease and stroke. Their goal this year is to raise $925,000 for research and education in our local community.) Contact: Bob Schneiderman – bschneiderman@mhcreal.com
October 16, 2012 (Tuesday) – Candidates Forum, 7:00 pm, TBE (Candidates for all contested races in our districts will share their vision and answer questions.) Contact: Rabbi Jessica Brockman – jbrockman@tbeboca.org
October 26, 2012 (Friday) – Sisterhood Pink Shabbat (Dr. Louise Morrell, featured speaker has been a champion of multi-modality care for breast cancer patients, which has become the Center for Breast Care’s hallmark in the way it provides treatment and service to a woman diagnosed with the disease. She is recognized throughout South Florida for her role as an educator and spokesperson for breast cancer awareness, prevention and genetic counseling, as well as an advocate for the research and development of advances in imaging and treatment of breast disease.) Contact: Rabbi Jessica Brockman – jbrockman@tbeboca.org October 21 – October 27, 2012 (Sunday – Saturday) – Family Promise Host Week (Family Promise is an interfaith organization working to assist children and their families that have become homeless in our community. TBE is one of 12 hosting congregations that provides temporary shelter, meals and hospitality for a maximum of 14 people for one week, 4 times per year. We provide dinner and 2 overnight hosts (I male/1 female) at a lovely 4 bedroom house in East Boca.) Contact: Rick Steinberg – r.steinberg@verizon.net
October 24, 2012 (Wednesday) – Social Action Committee Mtg, 7:00 pm, TBE
November 10, 2012 (Saturday) – Light the Night Walk for Leukemia & Lymphoma, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton; 5:00 pm-8:00 pm (LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.TBE has a dedicated team every year.) Contact: Mike Blackman – mblackman99@gmail.com
November 14, 2012 (Wednesday) – Cookies for Caregivers & 30th anniversary of Shared Care (Shared Care, created by Temple Beth El, St. Joan of Arc & First Presbyterian Church, is an interfaith volunteer program for the elderly which provides respite for their care givers. They meet every Wednesday from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at TBE. Cookies for Caregivers is an annual event that celebrates and gives thanks to the caregivers, with breakfast, lunch, workshops, cookie baskets and presentation by the Mayor.) Contact: Marbie Mallet for Shared Care – 561-302-3771 and Abbi Bentz for Cookies for Caregivers – sbentz1014@aol.com
November 28, 2012 (Wednesday) – Social Action Committee Mtg, 7:00 pm, TBE
November 29, 2012 (Thursday) – Sisterhood/WIZO Event, 6:00 pm, TBE (“FOLLOW ME: The Yoni Netanyahu Story”, Documentary Presentation with Filmmaker Jonathan Gruber marking the 65th Anniversary of the UN vote on the partition Plan paving the way for the declaration of the State of Israel.)
December 2, 2012 (Sunday) – Mitzvah Day at both campuses, 9:30 am-12:00 pm (Promote Tikkun Olam by engaging TBE members and community in a day of mitzvot.) Contact: Wendy Walin at Wendyw123@gmail.com
December 2, 2012 (Sunday) – Mitzvah Day Concert with Avi Hoffman
December 14, 2012 (Friday) – Chanukah Under The Stars & Giving Tree Tzedakah Collection Contact: Lori Shapiro – lshapiro@tbeboca.org December 24, 2012 (Monday) – Giving Tree Delivery of Presents at Dixie Manor (Temple Beth El members “adopt” a local child’s holiday wish list from “The Giving Tree” located in the TBE lobby and Beck campus starting each October. Join us Christmas Eve as we play Santa Claus by delivering gifts and a full Christmas dinner to the residents of theDixie Manor Public Housing Community. The Giving Tree of TBE and our Quiet Giving program benefits underprivileged children and seniors throughout the year.) Contact: Suzy Broad - givingtreeboca@gmail.com
December 25, 2012 (Tuesday) – Caring Kitchen in Delray Beach, Prepare & Serve Christmas Dinner (The Caring Kitchen is our hot meal program in Delray Beach, serving 102,240 combined breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. The program has added numerous services such as job search assistance and referrals to human service and social service agencies in an effort to move people to self-sufficiency. All of the Caring Kitchen programs are carried out primarily with donated food and volunteers.) Contact: Elinor Josephson - goldie2u@aol.com
February 24, 2013 (Thursday) – Emb(race) race for disabilities (“emb(race)®” event to bring together people with and without disabilities for a morning of racing, walking and fun. All alumni and friends of FAU are invited to join the FAU Alumni Association team, to help raise funds for Stand Among Friends’ programs and services that support individuals with disabilities.)
February 27, 2012 (Wednesday) – Social Action Committee Mtg, 7:00 pm TBE
March 31, 2013 (Sunday) – Easter Dinner at The Wayne Barton Center (The purpose of the Wayne Barton Study Center is to enhance the health, welfare and education of children in need in our community. We believe that positive choices empower our youth into leading productive lives. High School graduation is the expectation of the Study Center; a college education is the goal. WBSC is intended to fill those needs that are not being met through the home or school. The Study Center emphasizes academic development, counseling, nutritional needs, study skills, recreational activities, living skills, and citizenship in a multicultural society. For the past six years, TBE members have volunteered to organize, prepare and serve a wonderful Easter Dinner at the Wayne Barton Center to less fortunate children and families in the East Boca community.) Contact: Jack Jaiven - jack@cenrec.com
April 7, 2013 (Sunday) – Camp Jenny Fundraiser (BOFTY’s annual fundraiser for Camp Jenny, a camp that gives inner-city children the experience of a lifetime.) Contact: Jules Wolfberg – jwolfberg@tbeboca.org
April 24, 2013 (Wednesday) – Social Action Committee Mtg, 7:00 pm, TBE
April, 2013 – Sober Seder – TBD (The TBE Addiction Support Team reaches out to those in the Jewish community who are going through the process of recovery. They provide information and awareness, prevention education and referral assistance. Every year they hold a Sober Seder for TBE members and those in the community who are in or know someone who is in recovery.) Contact: Barbara Blue - bblue10483@bellsouth.net
June 12, 2013 (Wednesday) – Social Action Committee Mtg, 7:00 pm, TBE
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