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Tikkun Olam
Highlights
PCS is deeply committed to Tikkun Olam—repair of the world. We encourage—even challenge—each of us to participate in the many projects that help repair this world; for we are ultimately known by our deeds. The organizations and sources below represent a sampling of ongoing activities and projects we support year round. Please see "Current Projects" for seasonal and other special efforts.
For more information please email Tikkun Olam/Social Action Committee Chair, Leslie Mack, or call the PCS office at 769-2672.
For more information please email Tikkun Olam/Social Action Committee Chair, Leslie Mack, or call the PCS office at 769-2672.
Refugee Crisis
By working with the interfaith community, we are engaged in assisting with Westchester's efforts to "welcome the stranger." We have contributed furniture for refugee families settling in the area and we are engaged in advocating and supporting all efforts of the Westchester Task Force, in concert with HIAS and Catholic Charities, to safely settle refugee families in Westchester. Food Drive Our annual food drive during the High Holiday season and ongoing throughout the year is a long-standing commitment to assisting those who are hungry. Toy Drive During the winter holiday season, we collect toys and books for the children involved with Neighbor's Link (see below), an agency based in Mt. Kisco whose mission is to "strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants." JCCA- Pleasantville We are committed to organizing and participating in semi-annual activities with the JCCA-Pleasantville, sharing fun afternoons with youth from the Edenwald campus of the JCCA residential treatment center. Passover Food Drive During the Passover season, we participate in Project Ezra, collecting food and creating Passover baskets for those individuals in need. Current Events Committee members are actively involved and engaged in current events and issues, such as collecting essential toiletries for the victims of the hurricane in Haiti or by advocating -- by letter writing or attending rallies -- for important issues in our country and throughout the world. Under One Roof Under One Roof is a group of Muslims and Jews who are guided by principles of tolerance, compassion and connection who provide assistance and relief to the local and global community. For more information e-mail PCS Social Action Committee Chair Leslie Mack. Volunteer Projects through Time for Good, UJA Federation Are you: · A recent retiree looking to contribute your time as a pro bono consultant? A parent who wants to teach your children the important values of Tikkun Olam and Gemilut Chasidim by helping those in need? A teenager who needs to receive community service credits through volunteer hours? Join other Jewish New Yorkers to make a difference in your community! Click on the link above for details. Neighbor's Link Click on the link above to view video and for more information. Mission: To strengthen our community by actively enhancing the healthy integration of recent Latino immigrants. |
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