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.
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.
Tikkun Olam Monthly Mitzvah Challenge
Make a positive impact in our community and beyond through our monthly mitzvah challenge. Each month, we will announce the PAS monthly challenge to engage in one act of Tikkun Olam. We will provide resources and suggestions for ways to fulfill this challenge and will encourage you to share your experiences, reflections and photos with us on social media. As a PAS community, we look forward to fostering our bonds and fulfilling our responsibility to repair the world (Tikkun Olam) in meaningful ways. We invite you to join us in this journey toward making the world a better place.
Fighting the Good Fight: Combating Antisemitism
January is full of opportunities:
There are plenty of ways to take part in the PAS Tikkun Olam Committee's monthly mitzvah challenge, which encourages congregants to do acts of kindness and make a positive impact in the community, driven by relatable monthly themes that are planned for the year ahead! As we look to January, we encourage you to participate in small mitzvahs that will have a big and lasting impact Whether through the opportunities below or your own ideas!
Kick off 2025 by participating in the PAS Tikkun Olam Committee's monthly mitzvah challenge. This month, we will learn to identify, stand up to, and combat antisemitism with the resources below. Please join us.
Resources:
ADL | Antisemitism Uncovered: A Guide to Old Myths in a New Era: A comprehensive resource with historical context, fact-based descriptions of prevalent antisemitic myths, contemporary examples, and calls to action for addressing this hate.
AJC | Translate Hate: A guide to identifying antisemitic rhetoric in the digital age and making positive change.
Stand Up to Hatred: A division of StandwithUs, the Center for Combating Antisemitism will show you how to play an active role in fighting antisemitism.
For Parents and Children:
PJ Library | How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism: Book and story recommendations for parents on discussing antisemitism in an open way.
For Teens:
Attend the Teens Combatting Antisemitism Task Force, which is dedicated to educating, advocating, and empowering teens in our communities and beyond to unite against antisemitism and hate. The committee meets monthly on Sundays; the next meeting is Jan. 26.
REGISTER
For Adult PAS Members:
Attend the PAS Shabbaton "And You Shall Teach Your Children," focused on the climate on American college campuses, which for over a year have been the scene of intense and polarizing protests that have fomented a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents.
We always welcome ideas for future mitzvah challenges. Please share how you are completing the monthly mitzvah challenge by emailing us at [email protected].
Continue to check back for each month’s new challenge! And do not forget to subscribe to our Tikkun Olam newsletter for latest updates.
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 / Jan 10 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / Feb 14 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / Mar 7 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
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.
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
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UJA@PAS MLK Day of Service
Do a good deed with PAS on MLK Day. In partnership with UJA-Federation of NY, volunteers will help out at Met Council, which supports low-income seniors, families, and college students in the greater New York City area. Join us in packing food and essentials for those in need.
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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. Drop them off at the synagogue in the morning. and they'll be enjoyed by the afternoon!
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Feb 25 7:00 PM
Under G-d: Reproductive Rights and Religious Freedom
87th Street and Online
Paula Eiselt, Dr. Christine Ryan and Rabbi Zauzmer
After a screening of the short documentary Under G-d, a panel will discuss the legal, political, and Jewish halachic angles of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Feb 14 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.
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Mar 07 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.
We want to keep in touch! Reach out to us at [email protected].