COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | REPAIR THE WORLD
Social Action
“A Jew is asked to take a leap of action rather than a leap of faith.”
What are you passionate about?
TBE Green Team
Help ensure our building and community are environmentally sound and sustainable. Educate our community to protect the health of our planet and all who inhabit it.
Upcoming events
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Craig Forman
Ending Hunger Initiative
Hunger in Massachusetts is at historic levels as one in three of our neighbors face food insecurity. TBE’s Ending Hunger Initiative aims to strengthen and align the efforts of TBE’s many lay-lead and organizational efforts addressing hunger through education, direct service and advocacy. Together we can amplify our collective power to end food insecurity.
Upcoming events
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Marilyn Komessar
Eretz: A Family Climate Initiative
Eretz is TBE’s new family climate change initiative. Together, we will envision vibrant sustainable Jewish communities, enriched by Jewish wisdom, authentic nature connection, and environmental responsibility, to create a better world for all. Join us with your families to kick start our intersection of Jewish and Environmental learning and programming together!
Upcoming events
Contact
Wendy Cohen
Nicole Roos
Reach Out
Nicole Roos
VP Tikkun Olam
Sandy Aronson
Director of Tikkun Olam Initiatives & Partnerships
Repair the World with TBE
Read the latest Mitzvah Moments Newsletter
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Donate to the Social Action Fund
Greater Boston Interfaith
Organization (GBIO)
TBE is a member of GBIO which
works to coalesce, train, and
organize people from all religious, racial, ethnic, class, and neighborhoods for the public good.
Upcoming events
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Sheri Kassirer
Bud Schram
Gun Violence Prevention
Since 2012, we have worked to achieve stronger gun laws in MA. Now, we have formed the Jewish Partnership for Gun Safety, a collaboration between members of local synagogues, to protect them.
Read blog posts from the Gun Violence Prevention team
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Beth Kramer
Joanna Troy
Immigration Justice
Our tradition commands us to welcome the stranger. We passionately affect immigration change locally and nationally.
Read blog posts from the Immigration Justice team
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Michael Gilman
Mental Health Initiative
Help de-stigmatize mental illness through education, advocacy, prayer, and support.
Mental Health Community Resource Guide
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Alan Posner
Racial Justice Initiative
We provide opportunities to develop our understanding of how racism impacts our economic, social, and justice systems and to reduce racial inequalities.
Upcoming events
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Ilisa Aronow
Ediss Gandelman
Responding to Antisemitism and Hate
We continue to respond to antisemitism and hate though work including: further collaboration and advocacy with the ADL, continued education, partnership with local town leaders, and relationship building with other communities of faith.
Upcoming events
Resources
- ADL Resources to Address and Challenge Antisemitism
- Antisemitism Uncovered: A Guide to Old Myths in a New Era
- How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism
- The Wellesley Freedom Team Rabbi Saphire has helped to establish this non-partisan, community-based initiative made up of volunteers who are available to support individuals feeling victimized by incidents of racism and bias that occur in town.
Congregants for Reproductive
Justice
Healthcare, including safe, legal abortion, is a Jewish value. The decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade resulted in a reproductive equity crisis in the United States. The goals of CRJ include providing education, resources and advocacy relating to reproductive health and equity.
CRJ Resources
Reproductive Justice Panel Recording
Upcoming events
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CRJ Committee
Co-chairs: Meredith Ross and Abigail Posner
The 13th Tribe
This committee is an expression of and expansion upon TBE’s commitment to welcoming all people. Our initiative supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ identified individuals.
Upcoming events
Contact
Mira Warmflash
Reach Out
Nicole Roos
VP Tikkun Olam
Sandy Aronson
Director of Tikkun Olam Initiatives & Partnerships
Repair the World with TBE
Read the latest Mitzvah Moments Newsletter
Sign up for Tikkun Olam Email Updates
Donate to the Social Action Fund