"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."- Anne Frank

Happy and Healthy 5772! As you make your New Year's Resolution, please consider helping others through one of TBS's Social Action projects. There is something for everyone, and if you do not see what you are looking for, please let us know -- perhaps your idea can be added to one of our projects or on Mitzvah Day. The Social Action Committee is actively involved in coordinating the efforts of TBS' multifaceted activities and fulfilling the mitzvah of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Thanks for your interest and we hope to see you at these great events throughout the year!

Cori Cherkas, Social Action Chairperson

Social Action Projects 

Mitzvah Day -- Sunday May 6, 2012
Congratulations to TBS for having over 500 people participate in Mitzvah Day 2011!! It was a concerted effort, on a single day, to bring the entire congregation together to volunteer in the community and participate in the holy task of tikkun olam, repairing the world. In addition to the amazing and meaningful activities, we raised over $1,800 for various charitable causes including Alex's Lemonade Stand, Hazon, National MS Society, Jeremy Kane Benefit Run and the Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund. TBS congregants also donated bags of toiletries, clothes, shoes, suits, purses, bikes, cleaning supplies, paper towels, sports equipment and animal items as well as a trunkload of food for various local organizations. We would love to hear your feedback or suggestions for next year. It's never too early to get involved in Mitzvah Day 2012!! Stay tuned for more details...

Cook for a Friend
Selected Thursdays (see below for dates) from 6:30PM-8:30PM in the meat kitchen volunteers prepare, package and deliver meals to the Jewish elderly. There is no need to sign up -- just show up and help out!

2011

August 18
September 19 and 22 (Rosh Hashanah cooking event) We will be participating in an extraordinary cooking event by providing meals for the Jewish community in need at Rosh Hashanah. TBS will be cooking with Beth El and other area synagogues. Cooking will take place at Beth El. Mark your calendars!
October 27
November 17
December 15

 

2012

January 19, February 23, March 22, April 17, May 6 (Mitzvah Day), June 21, August 16

Donations to Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
Clothing, household items, recreational materials including games, videos, books, arts & craft supplies, and greeting cards are all needed. Some items are used by the patients and others are sold in the thrift shop.

Blankets from the Heart
Please consider crafting blankets for the neonatal unit of a local hospital. Blankets of heavier wool will be accepted for use by older children. Please contact us when you have completed your blankets and/ or squares.

      Blanket Specs:
      Minimum size: 25" x 36"
      Maximum size: 40" x 60"
      Child friendly colors
      Light-weight yarn that is machine washable and dryable

      Square Specs:
      6" x 6"
      Knitted or crocheted
      Squares will be combined to make blankets

Social Action Fund Contributions
When making a contribution to TBS in honor or in memory of someone, or for a speedy recovery or yahrzeit, please remember that there is a Social Action Fund whose monies help defray the cost of these projects.

Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer
(http://www.state.nj.us/helpoutnj/reasons.html)