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.
Tikkun Olam Monthly Mitzvah Challenge
Make a positive impact in our community and beyond through a monthly mitzvah challenge. Beginning in September, 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.
The monthly mitzvah for September is Support IDF Soldiers. As the war in Israel and Gaza continues and conflict is escalating in the North, IDF soldiers and reservists continue to serve on many fronts. We want to provide support to our troops any way we can. Here are some ways you can help through PAS:
mitzvah of the month - SEPTEMBER: support idf soldiers
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Attend our Tikkun Olam Together for Israel event on Sep 18 at 6:15 pm, where, in partnership with Grilling for Israel, we will prepare cards with notes of support and love for IDF soldiers.
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Can’t attend our event? Pick up a blank card from the PAS front desk or download a card here to print some out at home, write a note of support, and return it to our letter collection box by Sep 18.
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Consider ways to support an organization that helps IDF troops and soldiers returning home from war. Here are some resources:
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Israel Emergency Fund (through UJA-Federation of New York)
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Friends of the IDF (champions the men and women of the IDF)
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The Michael Levin Base (supports lone soldiers)
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Brothers for Life (injured soldiers helping other injured soldiers)
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Grilling for Israel (boosting soldier morale through freshly prepared meals)
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Know an IDF soldier? Call, send a video or audio message, or use other channels to send love, strength, and support, especially as Rosh Hashanah approaches.
Upcoming Programs
Tikkun Olam Together for Israel
Wed / Sep 18 / 6:15 pm / 87th St
Kick off the fall with a community-wide event to support IDF soldiers. In partnership with Grilling for Israel, we will gather to write cards with messages of love, solidarity, and strength for our soldiers who fight for Israel and Jews around the world.
At-Home Sandwich-Making for the New York Common Pantry: September 2024
Fri / Sep 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. Drop them off at the synagogue in the morning and they'll be enjoyed by the afternoon!
Vicki K. Wimpfheimer Mitzvah Day
Sun / Nov 24 / 10:00 am–1:00 pm / 87th Street
Celebrate more than 25 years of doing mitzvot together by joining us for a morning of activities for all ages that help benefit our local 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.
Fall Dates:
Fri / Sep 13 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Fri / Nov 15 / Drop off 9:30-11:00 am - Register
Thu / Dec 13 / 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.