Volunteer with the Tikkun Olam Council and Change Lives
Congregants on the Tikkun Olam Council are dedicated to making change in the lives of individuals and their families in our community.
Our program is carried out through service, education and action work. Working groups focus on mitzvah and service projects, Israel, community engagement and partnership (interfaith as well as with Jewish communal organizations), and legislative action and advocacy.
B’rit Olam Policy and the Religious Action Center – Texas
Below are our current projects:
Shomrei Adamah (Green Team)
ESL@TSD (English as a Second Language)
Other local service opportunities
Interested? Email tikkunolam@templeshalomdallas.org and a team member will contact you.
ISRAEL CONNECTION COMMITTEE
Sponsors programs educating congregants about Israel and Israeli customs.
Email israelconnection@templeshalomdallas.org for information.
EMBRACE
- Sharing Experiences
- Building Bridges of Friendship
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EMBRACE is an interfaith women’s program bringing together women from The Islamic Center of Irving, Temple Shalom and Northwood Church in Keller. If you are interested in participating, contact Jane Lachman at embrace@templeshalomdallas.org or 972-735-0133.
CHAI
Provides community homes for individuals with cognitive difficulties.
Temple Shalom Sisterhood hosts an annual CHAI dinner at Temple Shalom and Temple Shalom Brotherhood hosts Bingo games throughout the year. We also sponsor Sukkot and Chanukah celebrations.
“DAI” DALLAS AREA INTERFAITH
DAI is an inter-congregational group of concerned citizens who meets about local issues of importance to their congregational membership and acts together to create change for those who might not otherwise be represented in the government or other forums.
Temple Shalom is a member of Dallas Area Interfaith, an organization of over 40 faith and community based organizations with over 90,000 individuals. Current areas of DAI interest are in health care, workforce development, immigration and education.
For information on DAI efforts on education, Health Care Marketplace, asthma, wage theft, worker rest breaks, immigration reform, Skillquest (workforce development), public safety, and Durable Medical Equipment see the DAI website or contact Barry Lachman at (214) 808-0042.
Check the weekly reminders for updates!
Please e-mail the Tikkun Olam Council for further information on becoming involved and joining our work to repair the world!