Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, is infused in every aspect of our Temple community. As Jews we are committed to healing, whether it be our Temple world, our surrounding communities, or supporting and lobbying for national and international social and political issues. Our social action committee, school and youth group are a few examples of how Congregation Shalom is active and invested in repairing our world. Here are a few of the projects that we are planning in the near future:

Red Cross Blood Drive – December 13, 2010 (click here for flyer) 
We need help setting up (December 12th @ 7 PM) and running (December 13th,several time slots available) this blood drive. To sign up, please visit http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/362345634183528096. If you would like to also give blood, please visit www.givelife.org and search for Congregation Shalom or call 1-800-RED-CROSS(1-800-733-2767).

Serve Lunch or Dinner 12/24 or 12/25 at the Lowell Transitional Living Center
We will be serving clients of the center dinner on Friday, December 24th and both lunch and dinner on Saturday, December 25th. To sign up, please visit http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/622345633681274058.

Serve Lunch 12/25 at the Renaissance Club in Lowell – IMPORTANT!-ADULTS (>18) ONLY
We will be serving lunch to members who struggle with mental illness. To sign up, please visit http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/682345634240760021.

Caring yarns and the Caring Committee support our members in times of crisis and sometimes even reach out to the community at large. Mitzvah day is a well organized event that leads us to action and serves as a reminder to us all about just how much there is to be done. Many of our youth participate in the Gift of Israel program which encourges them to visit Israel as a participant in one of dozens of educational programs.