Social Action

Social Action - Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam is Hebrew for “repairing the world.”

At Congregation Beth Jacob, our vision of a successful synagogue is a diverse, integrated community that revolves around mitzvot, and where the congregants see themselves as partners in creating meaning and connection towards this goal.

Our Social Action committee coordinates projects throughout the year that bring together different ages and groups within the congregation to support the local community. Here are a few volunteer opportunities this fall:

Volunteer Opportunities

Family Volunteer Day at Stulsaft Park

Sunday, February 23 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

All ages welcome. Sign up here

Join your CBJ friends and naturalists from local nonprofit Grassroots Ecology to honor Tu B'shvat by planting seedlings at Stulsaft Park! Gloves and tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own gloves and be sure to bring a water bottle. Stulsaft also has a fun playground and picnic tables to enjoy before or after volunteering.

For more info contact Roni Ben-David

Stanford Bloodmobile at CBJ

Wednesday, March 19 | 3 pm-8 pm

Signup Link coming soon.

Faith in Action

Faith in Action Bay Area (FIABA) is a multi-racial, multi-lingual, and cross-class organization that is led by those most affected by injustice, such as low-income families and workers, immigrants, and people of color. CBJ members have been working with local FIABA community leaders and members of other churches and congregations for the past 4 years to push for change on the state and local level. Our current campaigns focus on stopping displacement of our lower income neighbors from their homes and fighting homelessness by pushing for stronger tenant protections.

For more information, click HERE, or contact Linda Leeb LindaLeeb@gmail.com or Nancy Nagel at NancyNagel9@gmail.com

Refugee Welcome Circle

CBJ has recently been matched with a refugee family to sponsor. The family is seeking asylum from the Putin regime in Russia. They are a lovely couple with two young children, eager to be productive citizens here. The asylum process and work permit may be granted in 6-9 months. They cannot work without the permit, as they will face deportation if caught. Read more HERE.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

High Holidays - Food Drive

Bringing Hope and Nourishment to Those in Need

One purpose of our fast is to create empathy with those who suffer from hunger and food insecurity. As part of our commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and embodying the spirit of compassion and generosity during the High Holidays, we are holding our annual High Holiday food drive. Please bring the equivalent of what you would have eaten during the day (and a little bit more) and donate it to our food drive. Look for clearly marked barrels placed around the synagogue. Congregants and visitors can place their food donations in these barrels at any time during the High Holidays. For more information, Click HERE

Social Action - Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam is Hebrew for “repairing the world.”

Volunteer Opportunities

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

High Holidays - Food Drive

Food and Diapers collected for local families in need.

CBJ teens preparing sandwiches for Maple Street Shelter.