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(On left: Gardening on Mitzvah Day)
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Tikkun Olam/Social Justice Calendar
All events take place at Temple Sinai unless otherwise noted.
Social Action Spotlight on ...
We have just celebrated Purim commemorating the escape of the Jews of Shushan from Haman’s efforts to exterminate them, led by Queen Esther and Mordecai. The text tells us how the Jews of Shushan celebrated their deliverance: “the same days on which Jews enjoyed relief from their foes and the same month which had been transformed for them from one of grief to joy and from mourning to festival, they were to observe them as feasting and merry-making, and as an occasion for sending gifts (mishloach manot) and presents to the poor (matanot l’Evyonim).” — Esther 9:22
In Jewish life when we celebrate blessings we often pause to think about what is still shattered in our world. Even though joyous at their unexpected survival, the Jews of Shushan remained aware of suffering and hardship. It is a mitzvah to celebrate Purim and still recall that there is much more to do to repair the world: the continuing trauma of Haiti, poverty and unemployment in America, the millions of Americans without health care, among other pressing issues.
Coming Events:
- Making Sense of the Healthcare Debate, Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 PM
Gary Kaplan, professor of health law at CMU, will speak about the current healthcare legislation. There will be a very lively discussion about this crucial topic, and refreshments will be served.
- Tikkun Olam Shabbat March 26
- Mitzvah Day June 6
Ongoing Programs (see calendar above for dates and times):
Global Links Wednesday, March 24, 5:30-7:30 PM
Global Links is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that recovers surplus medical materials from U.S. hospitals and makes it available to hospitals that serve the poorest members of society in less developed countries. Volunteers sort and pack these medical supplies and equipment for shipment. This activity meets once a month from 5:30-7:00 pm at Global Links on Penn Avenue. For 2008 dates contact Jean Kablack: jkablack@county.allegheny.pa.us, if you would like more information or if are planning to attend.
Visits to the Charles Morris. Contact Celia Stock, dstockcomp@aol.com
Super Mitzvah Bowl Mishpachah
Sunday, February 21, 12:00-1:15
For parents and children up to third grade. Contact Jonathan Mayo: jonathan.mayo@mlb.com.
Initiative on Empowering Women in Third World Countries.
Single Payer Health Care. Let us know what you care about! Contact Sandy Fox, sm2fox@yahoo.com
PIIN. Temple Sinai is a member of PIIN, Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network, an interfaith organization of over 30 congregations and organizations that works to promote social justice: Health Care Reform, Responsible Development and Jobs, Putting a Stop to Racial Profiling, Immigration Reform & the Civil Rights of Immigrants, Transit / Transportation Financing. For more information contact Ruth Weinberger, weinbergru@aol.com.
Just Congregation (Community Organizing)
Date and Time TBA - Watch the website!
Rabbi Jonah Pessner of the Reform Movement’s Just Congregations Program will help us to organize community meetings to determine what issues mean the most to our congregants.
EECM Men's Shelter Dinner bimonthly on Thursday evenings, and other activities
Temple Sinai cooks and serves a meal for the EECM Men's Shelter. Five to six volunteers are needed to cook and serve the meal. Contact Robert Kraut, robert.kraut@cmu.edu
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