Temple Judea’s Social Action Committee Meets Local Needs

Temple Judea has a tradition of “tikkun olam”, a concept in Judaism literally meaning “repairing of the world.” A more general interpretation refers to various forms of action intended to meet the challenges and needs that may be presented in the community.

The Social Action Committee of Temple Judea has often over the years, provided much-needed food, supplies and clothing to needy residents living in local Nassau County communities. The Committee actively engages in the concept of “repairing the world” on a very local basis.

In the Fall of this year, the Committee collected cleaning supplies, which in partnership with the Sid Jacobson JCC distributed an assortment items to local agencies for distribution to needy families.

Most recently, the Committee, under the guidance of the two chairpersons, Alicia Munves and Rita Marcus, provided roast chicken dinners, side dishes and desserts to a local shelter for homeless women and children. Pictured below are the two chairpersons and members of the Social Action Committee