Tikkun Olam

Through community service, social justice, and other volunteerism, Tikkun Olam at PAS seeks to help our community in NYC, our country, Israel, and other places where there is need for our support. Our initiatives to “repair the world” include ongoing regular projects, seasonal work  based on a theme, and projects to support a need or event. 

Upcoming Event Passover Care-Package Assembly for Holocaust Survivors with Survivor Guest Speaker

Tue / Apr 1 / 6:30 pm / 87th St

Join PAS Tikkun Olam to assemble Passover care packages for Holocaust survivors in partnership with The Blue Card, which provides direct financial assistance to needy Holocaust survivors. In a time when antisemitism is on the rise yet again, show your love and commitment to our treasured survivor community and help them celebrate the holiday of freedom. We will also hear remarks from a Holocaust survivor. 

Please bring a food item to support our Hametz Cleanout Food Drive. 

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Monthly Mitzvah Challenge Help Make a Meaningful Passover

This spring, let’s continue to make a positive impact in our PAS community and beyond through participating in our Tikkun Olam monthly mitzvah challenge. With Passover on the horizon, we encourage you to find ways to make the holiday meaningful for yourself, our community, and beyond. 

We always welcome ideas for future mitzvah challenges. Please share how you are completing the monthly mitzvah challenge by emailing us at [email protected]. 

Making a Meaningful Passover Happening at PAS

  • Mar 27 12:00 AM Apr 04 11:00 AM

    Hametz Cleanout Food Drive

    50 East 87th Street

    By Friday, April 4, at 11:00 am

    Support the efforts of the New York Common Pantry to feed our neighbors in need and clean out your hametz before Passover.

  • Apr 01 9:30 AM

    How To Make Your Seder Engaging

    50 East 87th Street

    Rabbi Solmsen

    How can your children (and everyone) be more engaged at your seder? What can you do to make your seder different this year? Learn tips and tricks.  

  • Apr 01 6:30 PM

    Passover Care Package Assembly for Holocaust Survivors

    50 East 87th Street

    Assemble Passover care packages for Holocaust survivors in partnership with The Blue Card, which provides financial aid to Holocaust survivors.  

  • Apr 04 9:30 AM

    At-Home Sandwich Making for the New York Common Pantry

    50 East 87th Street

    Join our monthly initiative to make sandwiches at home and help bring nourishment to neighbors in need. 

In Our Community and at Home

Volunteer with Dorot for Passover Package Delivery
Sun / Mar 30
Join Dorot in their yearly Passover Package delivery programs where volunteers come together to deliver Passover packages and connect with older neighbors.
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Tzedakah: Give to Those in Need
Donations to the Park Avenue Synagogue Passover Welfare Fund are distributed to organizations in New York City that help those in need. 
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Welcome Passover Guests
Share the spirit and meaning of the Passover Seder and the beautiful traditions and foods with new and non-Jewish friends.   

Set a Seat for a Hostage
We pray for the immediate release of all hostages, but if hostages are still held at Passover time, set an extra place at your seder table and place a poster of a hostage in the empty seat.
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New York Common Pantry At-Home Sandwich Making

Join our monthly initiative to make sandwiches at home to nourish our neighbors in need. Drop them off at the synagogue in the morning for delivery. 

The New York Common Pantry also accepts used FreshDirect bags that are clean, in good condition, and with personal information removed. Please bring them during the sandwich drop-off time, and we will deliver them. 

Dates:
Fri / Apr 4 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / May 9 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Thu / Jun 12 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register

View sandwich-making instructions.

Contribute to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Let's come together to help the Los Angeles community respond to this tragedy. Please consider donating to any of the organizations listed on our Los Angeles Wildfire Relief page to provide support directly to those who need it most. 

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Ways to Give Back 

Volunteer with DOROT to provide support and build bonds with older adults. 

Drop off food and FreshDirect bags at New York Common Pantry to help sustain our neighbors in need. 

 Volunteer with UJA-Federation of NY or one of its 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 give support. View the PAS Israel Resource Page. 

 Suzanne Redlich, our full-time PAS social worker, supports community members of all ages and needs. Please email her at [email protected]. 

 Hilary Forrest, our synagogue outreach social worker through DOROT, may be reached at [email protected]. Learn more about her. 

We want to keep in touch! Reach out to us at [email protected].

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