Social Action Corner

Social Action needs you!
We are looking for individuals within the synagogue who would like to get involved in our committee. This could be for one event or to join our committee. Please contact Beth Ross, chairperson at 781-341-2865 or at BethHRoss@aol.com.

Jewish Family Table Needs You!
Now in its 14th year of operation, Jewish Family and Children Service’s Family Table continues to grow. Currently Family Table is serving about 170 households and they expect this number to continue to grow during the summer months. Many of the recipients work full-time but are just not earning enough to make ends meet. Many new recipients are victims of domestic violence, have chronic physical and mental health issues, or are elderly immigrants living on very limited resources. These circumstances force recipients to make difficult choices on a regular basis; paying rent, buying needed medication, or putting food on their tables. JF & CS’s Family Table, like other food pantries, is experiencing an increase in demand for food aid. Hunger exists in nearly all communities, -including the Jewish community.

Drivers are needed each month to bring our collection to Waltham.  Our synagogue has a commitment to collect 25 boxes of raisins and 25 cans of fruit each month. Please bring raisins or canned fruit to the synagogue and put it in the Jewish Family Table bin. If you are willing to drive one month, please contact Jonathan Bloom/or Amy Snetsky at  jbloomah@aol.com or Amy.Snetsky@Polaris-group.com

Sincerely,
Beth H. Ross
Chairperson