Bereavement Committee
The Bereavement Committee maintains a state of readiness. We are prepared to serve a Meal of Comfort to Temple members following the funeral service of a loved one. In order to continue to serve the Temple community we need additional volunteers. Can you help us with any of the following?
- Shop for perishables and prepare a light meal when the need arises. Remain on call for one month of your choice and as backup for another.
- Sign up to be on call for serving the meal as the need arises. We try to send servers out in pairs, so you would be working with someone. Signing up indicates that you have no regular commitments for that day and that we may call you. It is not a firm commitment.
Please contact Mark Rother at Mdrother@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer.
Global Mitzvah Project
May 6, 2019 by Nicole D'Isa • Mitzvah Opportunities •
The Global Mitzvah Project (GMP) plans and conducts fund-raising, educational and global advocacy activities to inspire active involvement of Temple Emanuel youth and adults in tikkun olam. In partnership with reputable international organizations like Plan USA/International, Tevel b’Tzedek, Engineers Without Borders, Innovation:Africa, and Free the Slaves, the GMP has pinpointed critical areas of need in many countries (e.g., Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, El Salvador, Uganda, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Cambodia). Funds have been raised to improve health, education, safety, food security, and self-determination for women and children in these countries. The project has demonstrated a strong commitment to social justice while involving a majority of the congregation in multi-faceted, community wide activities.
To date, 26 different projects have been supported in 17 countries. The total amount of funds donated to these projects has exceeded $40,000 thanks to the generosity of our congregation and friends. GMP celebrated its 10th Year in 2018 and completed two milestone products: (1) booklet featuring 10 of the GMT’s successful projects;
(2) team video describing the work of the GMP. To review significant project activities and accomplishments visit:
https://globalmitzvahte.wordpress.com/
Congregants are invited to join the Global Mitzvah Team and attend our meetings. Please contact co-chairs, Stan Fagen (sfagen@verizon.net) or Caroline Smith DeWaal (dewaalcaroline@gmail.com) for more information.