Social Action
Dear TBS members,
I am excited to announce the reactivation of the TBS Social Action Committee.
If you have passion for a particular cause to “repair the world” and lift up people in need in our community and beyond, or if you would simply like to learn more about opportunities to get involved, please join us.
We will find the best meeting time for people and begin by learning about past activities and brainstorm ideas for the future where the temple can have a direct impact on people’s lives.
To attend, please text me your name, email address and availability, 216-630-6075. You are also welcome to call me evenings and weekends with questions or ideas in advance of our first meet up.
Eric Draper
OPPORTUNUTIES TO HELP
Akron Foor Bank Drive Extended
Dear TBS Congregants and Guests,
Did you know that there are approximately 73,510 food insecure people and 22,710 food insecure children living in Summit County?
Our temple has a long tradition of gathering food during the High Holy Days and this year is no exception. Donating food is a way for us to make the world a better place- Tikkun Olam. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is the recipient of our collection, and they are very grateful. During the COVID pandemic, we made the decision to only accept monetary donations. This has made the choice to donate simpler, and we have decided to continue this practice.
If you wish to give a monetary donation, please visit http://give.akroncantonfoodbank.org/goto/templebethshalom
Checks are also welcome by the Foodbank. Please address your check to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and write “Temple Beth Shalom High Holiday Food Drive” in the memo so we can track our donations. Then, mail your donation to the following address during either Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur:
Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank
350 Opportunity Parkway
Akron, OH 44307
Each $1 you donate provides 3 meals.
Your support of the Foodbank and local hunger-relief efforts could mean the difference for our neighbors in need. When every $1 donated helps provide the equivalent of 3 meals, your support can make a significant difference. In 2024, Temple Beth Shalom donated $2,003 = 6,009 meals (last year, $1=3 meals).
Thank you for your support with this important project.
L’shana tova,
Marcy Caplin
Holiday Food Drive Chair