Change can happen when each of us commits to doing something with our time and resources for the sake of tikkun olam (repairing the world). At PAS, we believe that service and education are powerful tools for healing the world, and all of us have a role to play.
Get Out the Vote
This spring, our Tikkun Olam focus will be on the importance of making each of our voices heard through voting in local, state, and national elections. Our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiative will include a variety of ways to learn more about upcoming elections and help others get the information they need to vote, whether in New York State or elsewhere.
get out the vote activities
70+ Social Space Featuring Get Out the Vote Postcarding
Wed / Apr 3 / 1:15-3:00 pm / 87th St
Come to our new monthly 70+ social space for an enriching learning session with our social worker, Suzanne Redlich, followed by time to mingle, nosh, and complete postcards to encourage voter participation. Open to PAS members in the 70+ community.
REGISTER
Community Get Out the Vote Drop-In Postcarding
Wed / Apr 10 / 5:00-7:00 pm / 87th St
Wed / Apr 17 / 5:00-6:15 pm / 87th St
Stop by before or after minyan to participate in our community postcard-writing campaign, sending messages to voters encouraging informed and active participation in elections.
No registration required - stop on by!
Voter Information for College Students
Tikkun Olam and College Connections will provide customized information and resources to PAS college students about ways to vote, whether in New York or in the states of their schools. The materials will arrive with pre-Passover care packages.
Voter Information and Absentee Voting Resources for Seniors
In partnership with DOROT, we will be creating a resource sheet for seniors in New York City with information for local, state, and federal elections, as well as instructions on how to register to vote by mail. This resource will be included in DOROT’s pre-Passover packages, which will be distributed on Sunday, April 7. Volunteers needed!
Sign up for DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery
Combating Antisemitism: Info Session with NY Solidarity Network
Tue / Apr 16 / 6:30 pm / 87th St
Want to have a tangible impact combating Antisemitism in the political sphere of New York City? In partnership with New York Solidarity Network, gain actionable insights to support the Israel-American alliance and counter the efforts of those promoting hatred towards Jews.
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Upcoming Programs
Sandwich-Making for New York Common Pantry: April 2024
Fri / Apr 12 / 9:30 am - 11:00 am / 87th Street
Join Tikkun Olam to make sandwiches for our neighbors in need through the New York Common Pantry. Drop off sandwiches in the morning and they'll arrive in the hands of folks who vitally need them by the afternoon!
Hametz Drive for New York Common Pantry
Fri-Fri / Apr 5-12 / Drop-off at 87th Street
In addition to our monthly sandwich drop-off, we are doing a pre-Passover pantry cleanout to help our friends at the New York Common Pantry. Drop off your hametz and benefit our neighbors in need!
Community Park Cleanup
Sun / May 5 / 10:00am -12:00 pm / DeKovats Playground, York Ave and 91st Street
Spring is in full bloom, and there is lots to do to help care for our local parks! Get outside with Tikkun Olam for a park cleanup in the neighborhood to help beautify our community.
At Home Sandwich Making for the New York Common Pantry
Join our monthly initiative to make sandwiches at home and help bring nourishment to neighbors in need. Drop them off at the synagogue in the morning and they'll be enjoyed by the afternoon! View sandwich-making instructions.
The NYCP also gladly accepts used FreshDirect bags that are clean, in good condition, and with all personal information removed. Please feel free to bring these during the sandwich drop-off time and we will deliver them to the Pantry.
Spring & Summer Dates:
Fri / Apr 12 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / May 10 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Thu / Jun 6 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Thu / Jul 11 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Thu / Aug 8 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Ways to Give Back
- Volunteer with DOROT to connect with older adults and provide support and build bonds.
- Drop off food items and extra FreshDirect bags at New York Common Pantry to help sustain our neighbors in need
- Volunteer with UJA-Federation of NY or one of their many partner organizations to make a difference and uplift our community.
Community Resources
- At this time of crisis in Israel, PAS is responding with ways to help, find and give support, and more. View the PAS Israel Resource Page.
- Suzanne Redlich is our full-time PAS Social Worker, who is here to support the community members of all ages and needs. To reach out to Suzanne, please email her at sredlich@pasyn.org.
- Hilary Forrest is our Synagogue Outreach Social Worker through DOROT. She can be reached at hforrest@dorotusa.org. Learn more about Hilary.
- Learn about Jewish mental health resources through the Blue Dove Foundation.
- Use Coalition for the Homeless's guide to how to interact with homeless people in your community in a supportive and compassionate way.
- Browse resources from PJ Library on talking to kids about racism.
We want to keep in touch! Reach out to us at tikkunolam@pasyn.org.