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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SaturdaySat, 12 OctOctober, 2024

 

 

Personal Care Item Drive

Shabbat, Oct 12th 11:45a to 12:30pEvery year, we collect personal care items throughout the High Holy Days for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. All are invited to help us organize, sort, box, and bag these items for donation throughout the hour. Volunteers of all abilities are welcome!

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SaturdaySat, 12 OctOctober, 2024

 

 

Hands-on service projects to benefit Monroe Elementary School

Shabbat, Oct 12th 1:30p to 2:30pJoin us on Yom Kippur afternoon for meaningful hands-on mitzvah opportunities to support the students and faculty of Monroe Elementary School, TI’s partner school in South St. Louis city.

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MondayMon, 14 OctOctober, 2024

 

 

Faculty Appreciation & Hospitality Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Oct 14th (All day)Love to bake or shop for treats? Do it for a great cause! Our Temple community will provide treats for the Monroe Elementary faculty during their parent-teacher conference days and at other times throughout the year.

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SundaySun, 27 OctOctober, 2024

 

 

Monroe Elementary Halloween Candy and Costume Drive

Sunday, Oct 27th (All day)Help students at Monroe Elementary celebrate Halloween! Drop-off store-bought bags of candy and new or gently used Halloween costumes at the Education Center during drop off or pick up, or at the Temple’s May Chapel entrance at your convenience.

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ThursdayThu, 31 OctOctober, 2024

 

 

Monroe Elementary Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Thursday, Oct 31st 9:00a to 10:30aDecorate 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, 3 NovNovember, 2024

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Sunday, Nov 3rd 9:30a to 11:30aJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin pies for the Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need and the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry! 

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ThursdayThu, 14 NovNovember, 2024

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Thursday, Nov 14th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin pies for the Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need and the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry! 

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SundaySun, 17 NovNovember, 2024

 

 

Pies with a Purpose

Sunday, Nov 17th 9:30a to 11:30aJoin a Temple Israel tradition and help make and bake pumpkin pies for the Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need and the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry! 

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TuesdayTue, 3 DecDecember, 2024

 

 

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, Dec 3rd (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. You can give to Temple Israel, other organizations that touch your heart, and just reach out to those who may need a little extra love or support.

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TuesdayTue, 10 DecDecember, 2024

 

 

Holiday Gift Store for Monroe Elementary

Tuesday, Dec 10th (All day)To ensure that each child at our partner school has a holiday gift this season, we’re creating a Gift Store at Monroe so parents or caregivers can select an item and have it beautifully wrapped by volunteers. It’s a Hanukah mitzvah!

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