TAE Social Action
Making a Difference Together
July 2018
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Visit
www.AdatElohim.org/socialaction
to learn about TAE social action opportunities. The information changes regularly, so please check back often! We have great events planned - Join us!
Marcia & Harold Gordon - Social Action Co-Chairs
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Social Action Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 17th 7 p.m.
Room 6
All members are invited to join us to learn more about TAE social action, bring new ideas, help plan the next year and get involved.
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July Projects & Opportunities
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School Supply Collection, July 1 – 31
TAE and the interfaith community are collecting school supplies which will be distributed to local children in August. We are hoping to fill 250 backpacks for elementary and middle school students. The backpacks will be distributed by Lutheran Social Services.
It’s easy to help!
Temple Adat Elohim ATTN: SOCIAL ACTION
2420 E. Hillcrest Dr
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
- Join us on 8/8 at 7pm in the social hall to stuff the backpacks.
Questions: socialaction@adatelohim.com
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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is launching a nonpartisan campaign to mobilize to fulfill our sacred mandate of
tikkun olam
, repairing the world, and ensure that Reform Jewish voices are heard during the upcoming 2018 midterm elections.
With guidance from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, TAE has formed a committee committed to voter engagement. This non-partisan group will be focused on getting people to vote and planning candidate forums. If you are interested in helping with the planning, contact Penny Greenblatt at socialaction@adatelohim.com.
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Bet Tzedek and The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles are looking for volunteers.
In response to calls from community members who feel bound to take action on behalf of the young children impacted by recent events, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles has created a new initiative in partnership with Bet Tzedek. This initiative is looking for volunteers, especially members of the legal community, who are interested in providing pro bono representation for underage clients in need. If you are an attorney (or know of attorneys who want to offer their time), please contact AShpall@JewishLA.org for more information and volunteer opportunities.
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Habitat for Humanity is looking for people (16+) to help finish up their builds in Oxnard.
Help finish the 6 homes that 17 TAE members helped build in January. We had a great time and help is needed to complete the homes on time. Jobs are available for
all
skill levels including those with no experience with a hammer or nail. Instructions are provided every step of the way. There are workdays available Wednesday – Saturday from now until the end of July. To sign up go to:
https://habitatventura.galaxydigital.com/
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Upcoming Events - Save the Date
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Conejo Valley Interfaith Refugee Welcome Team Pot Luck
August 26th - 5 - 7 pm
Ascension Lutheran Church
Join Social Action Co-Chairs Harold & Marcia Gordon at this community event.
Did you know that there is a Refugee Welcoming Team in the Conejo Valley? For the past two years, this team has been helping newly arrived refugees settle into their new homes. Members of the team have taken them to appointments, provided furniture, taught English, helped with job searches, driving lessons, childcare, tutoring and much more. The team will hold the second annual potluck dinner, open to the community, to highlight what has been done and the opportunities that are still available to help. Speakers will include recently resettled refuges. No RSVP is required. Bring any pot luck dinner item to share. Questions? –
socialaction@adatelohim.com
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Learn About Human Trafficking that is Happening Right Here in the Conejo!
An Educational Forum at TAE
September 12th - 6:45 pm
You have probably heard about Human Trafficking, but did you know that it happens in the Conejo Valley? Did you know that local youth can be at-risk? Over 60% of victims are from right here in the United States.
Join us as we hear from law enforcement and local social service agencies who are fighting this crime and caring for the victims. Learn what you can do.
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Food Collection for Manna Food Pantry
On-going. Year Round.
The yellow bin in the sanctuary foyer is always available to receive your donations of food items. Make it a habit to bring something to donate each time you come to temple. Leave temple knowing that you made a difference in someone's life.
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Join the Team and Help Plan an Upcoming Social Action Event
TAE has a rich social action tradition. Each year we have many wonderful projects and
opportunities
that benefit both the recipients and the volunteers. Many of these events are planned by members of TAE.
We can use your help to plan or lead an upcoming event. Might you be interested in helping to plan Mitzvah Day (11/4/18) or the Community Holiday Dinner (12/25/18)? Perhaps another event peaks your interest or you have an idea for something new for our community. If so, please contact Marcia or Harold Gordon at
socialaction@adatelohim.com
. Whether you've planned events in the past or are new to getting involved, we invite you to contact us to learn more.
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On Yom Kippur, We Need Help from Boy Scouts and/or Girl Scouts
Temple Adat Elohim has a wonderful tradition of collecting food for Manna Conejo Food Bank. Each year on Yom Kippur, we need volunteers to help take the donations from our congregants as they arrive for services and load them onto the Manna truck. We are currently looking for volunteers for 9/19/2018. If you have contact information for local Boy Scout troops, Girl Scout troops or other organizations that might be interested in helping, please send their contact information to
socialaction@adatelohim.com
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Homeless / Community Meals
TAE is proud to participate with other faith communities in the Conejo Valley to ensure that a hot meal and sack lunch is available to those in need throughout the year. TAE provides the meal on the 4th Wednesday of each month (April - November) at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village. You can drop of your portion of the meal or stay and serve. Please contact the shelter committee at
taeshelter@yahoo.com
for more information and to sign up to bring a meal.
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Caring Community of TAE needs your help!
Our Caring Community is dedicated to reaching out to those in our TAE community who are in need.
Do you have some time to make a few phone calls to people who are in need to let them know that their TAE family is thinking of them? Do you have time to visit people who are in need of some company while they are ill? If you can help, please contact Cantor David at dshukiar@adatelohoim.com (805) 497-7101. Please also contact Cantor David if you know someone in need.
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830 Lunches Packed for Local Youth
Thank you to everyone who donated raisins and filled 830 lunch bags!
During the school year, 50% of Ventura County children receive a free or reduced cost lunch at school. For some, this is the most substantial meal of their day. Summer vacation means school is closed and lunch is no longer available for these students.
On June 13th, TAE members joined with the interfaith community at St. Jude’s Church to make 830 lunch bags. Thank you for helping these children.
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- On Saturday June 30th, TAE members TAE members attended the Family of Abraham Picnic hosted by the Islamic Center of the Conejo Valley.
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Social Action Opportunities for Families & Adult
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TAE has two Social Action Groups that are always looking for new members.
New activities will begin in the fall.
Click the following links for details.
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On-Going Projects & Opportunities
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Tzedakah Box
June and July donations to the Tzedakah Box will be used to help support our effort to collect and create back to school backpacks for children in need in our local community. Our Tzedakah box is located in the foyer right outside the door to the sanctuary. Please help us help others.
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This monthly Social Action e-newsletter is sent from the Social Action committee at the beginning of each month. It includes upcoming social action opportunities that are available to the TAE community. We invite all TAE members to find your place in TAE Social Action. We hope that you will find a project (or many!) that touches your heart. We encourage you to participate and bring your temple friends with you! There is something for everyone.
If you have charities or projects that you support, please share them with us at
socialaction@adatelohim.com
. We might be able to involve others in a project that is important to you!
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