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). Our tradition gives us a blueprint: na’aseh v’nishma, we must act and we must learn. At PAS, we believe that service and education are powerful tools for healing the world, and all of us have a role to play.
Ways to Give Back
- Volunteer with DOROT to connect with older adults and provide support and build bonds.
- Donate medical supplies to Afya Foundation, which delivers critical supplies to places in need around the world.
- 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.
Upcoming Opportunities
At-Home Sandwich-Making for the New York Common Pantry: October 2023
Fri / Oct 13 / 9:30-11:00 am / Drop off at 87th Street
Join our monthly initiative to make sandwiches at home and help bring nourishment to neighbors in need.
Met Council Day of Service
Sun / Sep 10 / 10:00 am – 3:30 pm / 171 Lexington Ave
REGISTER
Join us as we pack custom High Holiday grocery bags, emergency food relief boxes, and a special care kit to support our clients as we approach the fall.
There will be two volunteer shifts available to select from: 10:00 - 11:30 am or 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery with Dorot
Sun / Sep 10 / 10:00 am–12:30 pm
Do a mitzvah and help our senior neighbors by picking up and delivering a special package to an older adult this holiday.
Community Resources
- Suzanne Redlich is our new 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.