Repair of the World

At Temple Israel, there are many ways to take action, do social good, and repair the world together as a community.

Our current opportunities include:

Community Mitzvah Garden

Monroe Elementary Partnership

Social Justice

Service Squad

Click any of the links above to find out more about each program. 

We're here to help. Have questions? Contact us at writeus@ti-stl.org, or give us a call at 314-432-8050 and we'll get you connected with just the right tikkun olam opportunity.

UPCOMING TIKKUN OLAM OPPORTUNities

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TuesdayTue, 30 SepSeptember, 2025

 

 

Monroe Elementary Snack Collection

Tuesday, Sep 30th (All day)Help us kick off the school year with mitzvah by collecting snacks for Monroe Elementary! Drop off individually packaged or family-size/bulk boxes of store-bought snacks now through September at the Education Center at drop off or pick up, or at the Temple’s May Chapel entrance at your convenience.

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MondayMon, 13 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Faculty Hospitality & Appreciation Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Oct 13th (All day)Our Temple community will provide treats for the Monroe Elementary faculty during their parent-teacher conference days and at other times throughout the year. If you enjoy baking, we’re in need of home-baked or store-bought goodies.

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SundaySun, 26 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Monroe Elementary Halloween Candy and Costume Drive

Sunday, Oct 26th (All day)his month, we need your help for Monroe’s Trunk-or-Treat event. For many of these children, having a safe and joyful Halloween experience isn’t always a given. Your donations of candy and lightly-used costumes and/or volunteering at the Trunk-or-Treat event will bring joy and excitement, creating cherished memories in the school setting.

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FridayFri, 31 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Monroe Elementary Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Friday, Oct 31st 8:45a to 11:30aDecorate a car for trunk-or-treat, hand out candy, paint faces or generally help out at the Halloween party held at Monroe Elementary

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SundaySun, 2 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Sunday, Nov 2nd 9:30a to 11:30aJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to stock the shelves for individuals and families this Thanksgiving!

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TuesdayTue, 4 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Tuesday, Nov 4th 6:00p to 8:00pJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to stock the shelves for individuals and families this Thanksgiving!

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SundaySun, 16 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Sunday, Nov 16th 9:30a to 11:30aJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to stock the shelves for individuals and families this Thanksgiving!

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TuesdayTue, 18 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Tuesday, Nov 18th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry to stock the shelves for individuals and families this Thanksgiving!

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SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

 

 

TI's Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday, Nov 23rd 9:30a to 12:00pA huge mitzvah to ensure our neighbors in need can cook, eat, and celebrate surrounded by those they love! Join us this Thanksgiving season to package meal kits and/or donate toward meal kits and fresh turkeys for distribution by the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

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TuesdayTue, 2 DecDecember, 2025

 

 

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, Dec 2nd (All day)Giving Tuesday is a day of radical generosity and an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.

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