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
Bring Light to Lives in Need This Holiday Season!
Congregation Beth Jacob, in partnership with Jewish Family Services Silicon Valley, is reaching out to make this holiday season brighter for those who need it most in our local community:
Older adults, including 185 Holocaust survivors, many of whom are isolated, frail and live below the poverty line.
Families who are struggling economically and in need of support and holiday cheer.
How You Can Make a Difference - Giving this year is easy and impactful. Through the Congregation Beth Jacob virtual dreidel board hosted by JFS Silicon Valley, you can select a wish from an older adult, survivor, or struggling family and fulfill their holiday needs directly.
Here's how you can bring light to their lives:
Choose a dreidel wish: Visit the SignUpGenius page to browse the wish list specifically designed for CBJ and select a gift wish.
Make a secure online donation: Contribute the amount listed for the chosen wish using your credit or debit card. JFS Silicon Valley will handle the shopping and delivery.
Receive a heartfelt thank you: JFS Silicon Valley will send you a thank you letter for your generous support.
Additional Ways to Give
Donate a Target gift card: Send a Target gift card to JFS Silicon Valley so JFS clients can shop for themselves.
Make a check payable to JFS Silicon Valley with "EAF" in the memo line: JFS will use your contribution to purchase gifts for those in need.
Mail gift cards and checks to: JFS Silicon Valley P.O. Box 320490 Los Gatos, CA 95032
Share the Gift of Giving
Please share this information with your family and friends who might be interested in supporting this vital program. Together, we can ensure that our vulnerable community members have a brighter holiday season
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Stanford Bloodmobile at CBJ
Wednesday, March 19, 3 pm-8 pm
Signup Link coming soon.
Faith in Action
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
Food and Diapers collected for local families in need.
CBJ teens preparing sandwiches for Maple Street Shelter.
