Our community is committed to Tikkun Olam, healing the world.

Making a positive impact.

As Jews we are committed to healing, whether it be our Temple world, our surrounding communities, or supporting and lobbying for national and international social and political issues. Our active Social Action/Social Justice committee provides a Jewish framework for congregants to perform Tikkum Olam. It's mission is to be the central resource for to both temple groups and individuals looking for ways to make a positive impact on the world.

Providing many opportunities to help people in need.

Our social action programs benefit shelters, the homeless and the hungry, the elderly, and our environment. The social justice projects involve education, communication, and outreach. By reaching out to people in need, we not only help to repair the world, but also strengthen our Jewish identity and provide an important example of our values for our children.

Choosing the programs we develop and support:

• We try to be nonjudgmental, progressive and encourage collaboration with other faith and community groups.

• We support pluralism, inclusiveness and tolerance.

• We embrace issues supported by our Jewish teachings and tradition: justice, openness to the “other”, and support of the needy and vulnerable.

• We work on a national level by being an active part of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.

Ongoing activities

Assisting with IINE (International Institute of New England)

The Lowell IINE serves refugee families and individuals from around the world. creating opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. We help by delivering food, setting up apartments and providing transportation to various appointments.

The Wish Project

The Wish Project provides clothing, diapers, household goods and beds at no cost to low income and homeless families in need throughout greater Lowell and the Merrimack Valley. We help by coordinating donation drives of PJ’s, Mother’s Day bags, birthday bags and clothing. Additionally, a few times a year, our members volunteer in their distribution center sorting, organizing and helping in the Thrift Store.

Food for Lowell Transitional Living Center (LTLC)

The Lowell Transitional Living Center is an emergency shelter for unaccompanied individuals over 18 experiencing homelessness. Our members help every month with food donations.

Additional projects

• Every Voice, Every Vote nonpartisan postcarding campaign to engage under represented voters.

• High Holiday Food Drive benefiting local food pantries

• Red Cross Blood Drives

• December Holiday dinner at local senior living center

See a project that interests you? Contact us.