Social Justice is the unifying mandate of Reform Judaism, central to who we are and what we do in contributing to Tikkun Olam, repairing the world -- through direct service, Tzedakah (Righteous Giving), and advocacy.   

Join us! 

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

וְאָהַבְתָּ לְרֵעֲךָ כָּמוֹךָ‎

Do you really know Overtown?                                       

Our long-standing commitment to neighboring Overtown will be the focus of the Yom Kippur “Social Justice Hour” (October 5th) – and is the basis of our ongoing volunteer programs at Chapman Partnership (Empowering the Homeless), Overtown Optimist Club, Lotus House, and the Dunbar School. This is our community, these are our neighbors!  

To volunteer for any of our projects, contact  

socialjustice@templeisrael.net

The Temple Israel Food Drive is now in its 21th month because 38 million people face HUNGER every day and depend on food pantries, including our friends and neighbors!

For the High Holidays and throughout October, we are collecting for Buddy System Miami: A network of 10 Community Fridges/Pantries (“Take what you need, leave what you can!”) and a Homebound Food Access program providing weekly food delivery to the elderly/immunocompromised experiencing financial hardship. Please be generous, someone out there is truly depending on you!

NEEDED NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS: peanut butter, rice (1 or 2lb. bags), dry or canned beans (pinto, kidney, black), canned vegetables, pasta/pasta sauce, canned tuna/chicken, crackers, cereal/oatmeal, protein bars, fruit/applesauce cups.

Your High Holiday Food Donation will be collected on Yom Kippur! 

NOTE: We serve dinner every 4th Monday of the month at Chapman Partnership Empowering the Homeless – next on October 24th 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Join our Chapman Team by contacting Elaine Litvak at elitvak273@aol.com for an extraordinary community experience! 

Rescheduled for October 25th!

“Pray With Your Feet” Mitzvah Project

In partnership with the Overtown Optimist Club

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Meet in the heart of Overtown to distribute non-partisan voting information plus flyers promoting the amazing Optimist Club programs for children. Debrief with a light lunch and planning for future shared action.

Register HERE!

It is our obligation to make our voices heard, not sit idly by – especially regarding basic freedoms as informed by our Judaism and supported by the RAC “Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign." Lift your voice from a place of knowledge. Do your homework: know the issues and candidates at every level!

BE ELECTION READY, YOUR VOICE COUNTS!

 General Election: Tuesday, November 8th

Early Voting: October 24-November 6

(You can vote at any Early Voting location, but

only at your precinct location on Election Day

– check your Voter Information Card!)

Eligibility: US Citizens 18 or older

Last day to register: October 11th

Request a Vote-by-Mail ballot by 5 PM October 29th

NON-PARTISAN Voter Guide

Miami-Dade Election Department

(Where you can verify your Voter Information)

Customer Service: 305-499-8683

Stay in the RAC loop by subscribing HERE.

The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County – a non-partisan organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion – encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Do your part HERE!

“My greatest fear is that one day we may wake up  and our democracy is gone.” ~ John Lewis

Social Justice Committee: Gary Brown, Jacqui Carmona (RAC-FL), Patty Craven, Elaine Litvak (Chapman Team), Aidan McAdams (TIFTY), Alice Miller (Lotus House), Julia Monk/Adam Roddy (Food Drive), Is Perlman, Julie Scheingoltz (Religious School), Rebecca Stanier-Shulman (Unity), Suzie Sponder (Chapman Xmas Eve Mitzvah Project), Judith Stopek (Homestead), Allison Weinstein (Dunbar School), Tom Wharton, Paula Xanthopoulou (Chair), Julia Zaias.