Barnert Temple Circle

Social Action Update

Mitzvah Mall 2015, Nepal Earthquake, Memories and Materials,
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ocial Action Drives
5th Annual JFS Wheels for Meals - A Bike Ride to Fight Hunger
Sunday, June 14

JFS Wheels for MealsEnjoy a family-friendly cycling event supporting JFS in its efforts to help feed the hungry in Bergen County.  

Your participation is what will make the difference in many people's lives.
This multi-distance, family-friendly cycling and walking event welcomes participants at every level.  Rides range from easy to difficult for all levels of riders. The routes include a 50 mile, a new 35 mile, 25 mile, 10 mile and 3 mile ride. Bring your non-riding friends and family members for a casual walk.

Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided, as well as a chance to win prizes. 

Meet at Jewish Home of Rockleigh, Rockleigh, NJ

Click here for full information.  Register early for a discount.  

For more information, contact Rich Brookler at [email protected] or Debbie Ungerleider at [email protected].
Team Tzedek Meeting June 14, 9 - 11 am To Celebrate Surpassing Double Chai Donations
Potluck Brunch At Co-Chair Sue Klein's Home
Logo - Mitzvah Mall

The Barnert Temple Community raised $36,427.92, more than double chai, to support Mitzvah Mall 2015 charities!

Join Team Tzedek to celebrate and keep the momentum going at a Potluck Brunch meeting at the home of Co-Chair Sue Klein on Sunday, June 14, from 9 - 11 am.  New committee members welcome.  Contact Sue Klein at [email protected] to RSVP and get directions.  


"A person who runs to do just, good, and kind deeds attains Life, success, and honor."

Proverbs 21:21  

The Victims of the Disaster In Nepal Need Your Help!
Nepal Earthquake Support rescue efforts that include on-the-ground-support including food, medical aid and shelter.  American Jewish World Service is there, providing these resources!  Click here to donate to AJWS Nepal Emergency Relief Fund today and help save lives. 
For an understanding of how American Jewish World Service provides the best practices in emergency relief, read this article by Nixon Boumba, an AJWS consultant.

Contribute to the Mitzvah Mall Archives:

Share Memories and Materials So Others May Benefit From Our Experience

Phtot Album Team Tzedek is collecting all photos, memories, agendas and handouts from past Mitzvah Malls to use for a Power Point we will be creating to share with Temples and other organizations that would like to create similar programs.  If you have anything you would like to share, please send it to Mitzvah Mall Archivist Florette Lynn at [email protected].
Family Promise - For Working Families Facing Homelessness
Fam Prom of Berg CtyVolunteers are needed to help 'staff' Family Promise Day Shelter in Ridgewood for 2 - 3 hour shifts on Sunday July 12 or Sunday August 9.  No long term commitment needed.  Great family service opportunity - kids are welcome.  Your role is to just be a presence at the Shelter while the regular weekday staff is not working.  You may play with the children there, read a story or just chat with the parents.  It is an important and rewarding service that enables working homeless families to have a 'Home Base' where they can spend
the day.  Give it a try - contact Donna Meyer at 201 681-7044 or [email protected] for more information.
Social Action Drives
We are Always Collecting Food:
 
  Check out the On-Line Option for Donating Food!
Local food pantries are struggling to meet demand.  We're always collecting food in the Atrium, but now you may also donate food through the click of a button.  Click here for our Barnert Temple Food Drive webpage at yougivegoods.com.  It's simple!  Select the food you would like to donate and pay on-line.  All purchases will be delivered to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah.


Winter Coats and Jackets :
We are still collecting for children and adults.  Please donate new or gently used coats and jackets today!  They will be donated to the Paterson community through CUMAC (Center of United Methodist Aid), a 2009 Mitzvah Mall Charity.


Toiletries New Toiletries, Cosmetic Bags, Toiletry Bags:
Center for Hope and Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters, a 2002 Mitzvah Mall Charity) still need items.  Full sizes or the small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bars of soap from hotels are great!  New cosmetic bags and toiletry bags are needed as well!


Please drop off your contributions in the baskets in the Atrium.
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