In keeping with the mitzvot of Tzedaka (sharing of resources) and G’milut Hasadim (deeds of lovingkindness), the SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck is continually working to help make our community a better place. Please join us! Listed below are a few of the many volunteer opportunities available. We invite you to fulfill mitzvot of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.

Habitat for Humanity

The House of Abraham is a partnership where Jews, Christians and Muslims join together to build a Habitat for Humanity House. This is the fourth interfaith build in our city. No experience necessary! Volunteers are needed! (you must be 16 years or older and pre-register as we have a limited number of spots)

Our next build is Fall 2009.

Please contact Shari Lipp-Levine at the synagogue office bez613 {at} bez613(.)org if you’d like to participate.

Dress for Success

We are excited to continue our partnership with Dress for Success Indianapolis, which is a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in Central Indiana. Throughout the year, Beth-El Zedeck  participates in a wide variety of educational, volunteer, and donor events:

If you are interested in volunteering for Dress for Success Indianapolis, Boutique Assistants and Personal Shoppers are always needed. For more information about the synagogue’s partnership, volunteering, or making a donation, please contact the synagogue office.  Additional information about the organization is available at www.dressforsuccess.org/indianapolis.

Interfaith Hunger Initiative

In the fall of 2007 Jim Morris, freshly returned from five years as head of the World Food Program of the United Nations, called together about 20 Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders in Indianapolis. Jim had personally seen many hungry and starving children in places all around the world. He reminded us that all of our faith traditions encourage us to “feed the hungry,” and he encouraged us to work together to help feed hungry people in our community and around the world. Consequently, we began work on the Indianapolis Interfaith Hunger Initiative.  Please check back for upcoming events.

Kosher to Go

We offer Kosher meals Mondays and Wednesdays to homebound members of the Jewish community. If you know of anyone in need of this service, please contact the synagogue office. We are also always looking for volunteers to devote not more than 2 hours a week each month to deliver meals. Contact Shari Lipp-Levine at the synagogue office to help out. This program is made possible through the Sidney Maurer Memorial Fund to Feed the Hungry.

Environmental Activities

We, Congregation Beth El Zedeck, accept and embrace our responsibility to care for Creation by:

• proactively promoting environmental responsibility within the Beth El Zedeck family and beyond
• adopting and increasing green practices
• educating ourselves in the importance of taking action

Watch for upcoming activities!

Mitzvah Day

Check back for our annual Mitzvah Days. Young and old, families and children will join together to perform Mitzvot at Beth-El Zedeck and in the community.

 

Our Social Action/Tikkun Olam Committee is open to ideas for projects and can always use volunteers. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Shari Lipp-Levine at the synagogue office slevine {at} bez613(.)org.

Thank you for making a difference. It’s a Mitzvah!