Tikkun Olam at Temple Emanuel
"Social Action" does not refer to parties or social outings. Rather, it represents a personal commitment to contribute, either financially or through voluntary service, for the greater good of the community. As a member of Temple Emanuel, you can be part of the process of Tikkun Olam: healing the world.
The Temple Emanuel Social Action Committee is responsible for collecting Tzedakah funds to assist those in financial need, whether in the Roanoke Valley, throughout the United States, in Israel, or in other parts of the world. Read more about how we help.
Through Mitzvah projects, young people at Temple Emanuel also contribute to Tikkun Olam. Learn more .
Temple members have responded generously to the ongoing crisis in Darfur, the Haiti earthquake in 2010, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Learn more .
Temple Emanuel congregants have a deep and enduring connection with the State of Israel. Read more .
Shown here with Rabbi Cohen is David Bako, an Episcopal priest from South Sudan. The Darfur Action Committee sponsored Bako's appearance at Temple Emanuel in April 2010. Photo courtesy of Mim Young.
