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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MondayMon, 26 JanJanuary, 2026

 

 

Faculty Hospitality & Appreciation Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Jan 26th (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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SaturdaySat, 28 FebFebruary, 2026

 

 

7th Annual Winter Outreach Donation Drive for the Unhoused

Shabbat, Feb 28th (All day)As temperatures drop across the St. Louis region, those experiencing homelessness bear the brunt of the brutal cold. For a 7th year in a row, the Jewish community is coming together to gather winter clothes, warm outerwear, and shoes to donate to those in need. (December 2025 - February 2026)

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SaturdaySat, 28 FebFebruary, 2026

 

 

Monroe Elementary Snack Collection

Shabbat, Feb 28th (All day)Let's warm tummies and hearts with a snack collection for Monroe Elementary! Temple Israel is collecting individually packaged snack donations to support the hard-working students at Monroe Elementary through the spring semester. Drop off individually packaged, store-bought snacks now through February 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, 9 MarMarch, 2026

 

 

Faculty Hospitality & Appreciation Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Mar 9th (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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MondayMon, 4 MayMay, 2026

 

 

Faculty Hospitality & Appreciation Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, May 4th (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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FridayFri, 8 MayMay, 2026

 

 

Mother's Day Jewelry Store at Monroe Elementary

Friday, May 8th 9:00a to 2:00pThis spring, reorganize your costume jewelry and donate like-new items that you no longer wear as a mitzvah opportunity to benefit Monroe Elementary School students. Then join us for a special pop-up jewelry store that gives Monroe students the opportunity to "shop" for the perfect gift for their mothers and female caregiver!

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FridayFri, 15 MayMay, 2026

 

 

Monroe Elementary Field Day

Friday, May 15th 9:30a to 1:30pWe’re looking for folks to run a few fun games and serve as face painters. You’ll get so much out of bringing joy to this awesome group of young students. Please join us to celebrate with the students!

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