Honoring the Poor

Collections for a Cause

Participate in a quarterly drive, organizing and carrying out a collection that meets a specific need in our community. This committee works closely with Jewish Families and Children’s Services to provide families in need with gifts and ritual items, such as candles for Hanukah and food at Passover. Community needs may also include hats, mittens or infant/toddler items. Chair: Sue Koritz

T’ruah

Imagine being a woman in a crisis shelter or in a dangerous situation with no way to call for help. This committee is responsible for collecting and donating used cell phones, donated by congregants to the needy for their use. The committee also collects used eyeglasses for the Lion’s Club, for distribution to those in need in developing nations. Chair: Amy Segelbaum

Tzedakah Centerpieces

Help maintain made-to-order simha centerpieces that congregants can use to add a festive touch to their next event while helping others in community. Rental fees for the use of these centerpieces directly benefit local agencies. Co-chairs Cookie Abramson & Betsy Edlavitch