Upcoming Social Action Events:
Sunday, October 3, 10:30 a.m. Join the Social Action Committee for a discussion of "The Case for Reparations," an article by Ta-Nehisi Coates from The Atlantic magazine. We'll meet outdoors, at TOS, weather permitting. RSVP required; email socialaction@ohabei.org
Sunday, October 17, 10 a.m. Join the Social Action Committee's Climate Justice group from 10 am to noon, when we have the opportunity to assist the Emerald Necklace Conservancy in their efforts to preserve and protect Boston's public green spaces. The Conservancy will provide tools and work gloves. Children, families, and volunteers of all ages welcome! Limited to 25 participants; RSVP to socialaction@ohabei.org.
Save the date: Thursday evenings, beginning January 20: "Our Liberation is Bound Together:" Racial Justice Through a Jewish Lens. We're excited to welcome Kavod Boston for a 5-session racial-justice training, thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Synagogue Council. We'll meet on Thursdays through mid-February; pre-registration required. Email socialaction@ohabei.org.
18 Actions for Social Justice
Deeds of loving-kindness are equal in weight to all the commandments.
-Jerusalem Talmud, Peah 1:1
The Social Action Committee at Temple Ohabei Shalom works for tikkun olam, community engagement, and social justice through advocacy, volunteering, and direct service. Our ongoing initiatives include our GBIO partnership and volunteer opportunities for service within and outside of our congregation. All TOS, ARS, and TCEE members and families are welcome to participate in current initiatives, or suggest new opportunities and paths of action for our community. The Social Action Committee meets roughly once a month.
The Social Action Committee Board: Lori Berry, Shoma Dhar, Robin LeWinter and Jessica Ullian.
If you have specific questions, you can contact our Social Action committee at socialaction@ohabei.org.
Social Action at TOS
Committees and Schools
Many of our members and students are involved in Social Action projects through committees and projects. Get in touch with our committee chairs to find out more.
Family Table
Throughout the year, we collect and distribute canned tuna or salmon and whole grain cereal in support of Jewish Family and Children’s Project. 
High Holy Days Food Drive
Every year, we support the Brookline Food Pantry, Grow Clinic and Family Table by running a food drive during the High Holy Day season.
Holiday Toy Drive
We support The Grow Clinic at Boston Medical Center serving malnourished and at risk children.
Brookline Literacy Partnership
Born out of a TOS Mitzvah Project, our very own Sarah Plovnick founded the Brookline Literacy Partnership which has collected over 4,000 books to build a library at the Emerson School.
Annual Mitzvah Day
Temple Ohabei Shalom’s commitment to making a difference in our local community is never more evident than on Mitzvah Day when members of all ages participate in activities that support our local and wide-spread community.
Access the TOS Social Action Members Only Page
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Pride Parade
