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.
November 2025 General Election Get Out the Vote in NYC!
New York City has a general election coming up on Tuesday, November 4!
Participating in the democratic process through voting is an important mitzvah that each of us who is eligible can undertake. Whether voting in person or by mail, early on or Election Day, we want to help everyone in our community fulfill this mitzvah.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: General Election
Vote by Mail:
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Any registered voter may apply for an early mail ballot.
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Last day to apply in person at your county board of elections is November 3, 2025
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Request an early mail ballot: https://requestballot.vote.nyc/
Early Voting
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The early voting period in New York City is from October 25 - November 2, 2025
Voting on Election Day
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On Election Day, Polls are open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
You can find your voting site for early voting and election day here: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/
Upcoming Programs
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Fri / Nov 14
At-Home Sandwich Making for the New York Common Pantry
87th Street
Join our monthly initiative to make sandwiches at home and help bring nourishment to neighbors in need.
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Sun / Nov 23
Vicki K. Wimpfheimer Mitzvah Day
87th Street
Join us for our 30th Mitzvah Day. Participate in projects for all ages that support our local NYC community and beyond on this annual day of good deeds.
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Sun / Nov 23
Community Park Cleanup
To Be Announced
Get outside for a park cleanup in our neighborhood!
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 delivery tote 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 / Sep 12 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / Oct 10 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / Nov 14 / 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].
Elisha Fine, our synagogue outreach social worker through DOROT, may be reached at [email protected].
