Ohabei Shalom is the place for connecting with a diverse community of Jews while contributing to the well-being of both the Jewish community and the broader community through its effective social action initiatives. We as Jews are charged with a legacy that mandates us to 'pursue justice, seek peace and attain harmony with every one of God's creatures’. We believe that it is the responsibility of our congregation, students and families to translate these and other religious teachings to social action. As deeds often speak louder than words our Social Action committee is continually working on a wide range of activities and events that are designed to encourage our members to get involved by helping those who are in need -- in our synagogue family, local community and beyond.
New Initiatives & Current Projects
Brookline High School-Emerson Literacy Partnership Click here to learn about and help congregant Sarah Plovnick, as she works to carry out the Emerson Elementary School in Roxbury’s dream of building a library. This is an effort continued from TOS’s Mitzvah Day 2008. And please check out IntelliJam, the BHS-Emerson Literacy Partnership’s latest fundraising event, taking place March 6, 2010. Click here to read the Boston Globe's article on IntelliJam and the Brookline High School-Emerson Literacy Partnership.
the well-being of both the Jewish community and the broader community through its effective social action initiatives. We as Jews are charged with a legacy that mandates us to 'pursue justice, seek peace and attain harmony with every one of God's creatures’. We believe that it is the responsibility of our congregation, students and families to translate these and other religious teachings to social action. As deeds often speak louder than words our Social Action committee is continually working on a wide range of activities and events that are designed to encourage our members to get involved by helping those who are in need -- in our synagogue family, local community and beyond. 