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:

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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SundaySun, 26 OctOctober, 2025

Monroe Elementary Halloween Candy and Costume Drive

Sunday, Oct 26th (All day)This 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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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 pies 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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MondayMon, 8 DecDecember, 2025

Faculty Hospitality & Appreciation Drive for Monroe Elementary

Monday, Dec 8th (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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WednesdayWed, 10 DecDecember, 2025

Holiday Gift Store for Monroe Elementary

Wednesday, Dec 10th 8:00a to 1:30pTo ensure that each child 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. Drop off new, store-bought gifts in the collection bin located near the May Chapel entrance. It’s a Hanukah mitzvah!

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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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Repair of the World