“And the work of tzedakah shall bring peace.” – Isaiah 32:17" |
FOR ALL THE WAYS MLRT IS CONTRIBUTING TO OUR COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19, CLICK HERE
TIKKUN OLAM NETWORK (TON)
The Tikkun Olam Network, or TON, is a group interested in helping repair our world by doing work together in our neighborhood. We share information about projects with which we are passionate, and also create opportunities for social action for our MLRT community all year long. We are a network - if you have any social action activities connected to MLRT, please let us know.
Beth Allen & Liz Stoller Tikkun Olam Network Co-chairs
Beth Allen & Liz Stoller Tikkun Olam Network Co-chairs
Help us Create Urban Gardens here in Lower Merion Township
This Sunday, April 18, 2-4pm we will be working with our multi-faith partners in Lower Merion to create community gardens. MLRT will be partnering with Ardmore BethelAME, 163 Sheldon St in Ardmore. We will meet at Bethel, not at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church as previously announced. Folks should, if they have bring a shovel, rake, small spade, and gloves. We also have “indoor “ projects of making seed hubs for those who don’t want to get their hands dirty. We have room for a few more volunteers. Use this link to sign up.
If you have, please bring a hammer, shovel, rake or saw. Mask are required, and social distancing will be observed; gardening gloves recommended. Rain Date is April 25. And on April 25, 2:00 -4:00 pm, we will also rebuild our garden on our property at MLRT.
For details, and to rsvp, please email or call Rabbi Straus, 610-649-7800, dstraus@mlrt.org
This Sunday, April 18, 2-4pm we will be working with our multi-faith partners in Lower Merion to create community gardens. MLRT will be partnering with Ardmore BethelAME, 163 Sheldon St in Ardmore. We will meet at Bethel, not at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church as previously announced. Folks should, if they have bring a shovel, rake, small spade, and gloves. We also have “indoor “ projects of making seed hubs for those who don’t want to get their hands dirty. We have room for a few more volunteers. Use this link to sign up.
If you have, please bring a hammer, shovel, rake or saw. Mask are required, and social distancing will be observed; gardening gloves recommended. Rain Date is April 25. And on April 25, 2:00 -4:00 pm, we will also rebuild our garden on our property at MLRT.
For details, and to rsvp, please email or call Rabbi Straus, 610-649-7800, dstraus@mlrt.org
BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER: Get Involved! Be a Mentor!
As a synagogue community, we seek ways to get involved, to help those less fortunate, and to make the world a better place. We believe that MLRT now has such an opportunity, and we invite you to learn more about it so that you can decide if you would like to be a part of the effort.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of more volunteer mentors to guide and assist children and young adults in our community. Missed the Zoom information session about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister during our Martin Luther King Day of Service? Watch the recording below and then contact Garfield Jackson, Manager of Partnerships & Recruitment to take the next steps in becoming a mentor!
As a synagogue community, we seek ways to get involved, to help those less fortunate, and to make the world a better place. We believe that MLRT now has such an opportunity, and we invite you to learn more about it so that you can decide if you would like to be a part of the effort.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of more volunteer mentors to guide and assist children and young adults in our community. Missed the Zoom information session about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister during our Martin Luther King Day of Service? Watch the recording below and then contact Garfield Jackson, Manager of Partnerships & Recruitment to take the next steps in becoming a mentor!
SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND FOOD BANKS, FRONT LINE WORKERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS
With Food it Forward, you’re giving not once, but twice. One hundred percent of all donations will go directly to purchasing gift cards from locally based, regionally owned food establishments which will then be donated to first responders and families in need.
Your donations helps on multiple levels and will make a difference during this awful time. Click here to donate.
With Food it Forward, you’re giving not once, but twice. One hundred percent of all donations will go directly to purchasing gift cards from locally based, regionally owned food establishments which will then be donated to first responders and families in need.
Your donations helps on multiple levels and will make a difference during this awful time. Click here to donate.
MLRT CARING COMMITTEE
One Mitzvah Makes All the Difference
Can you commit to helping a Congregant in need by delivering one Shabbat care package or offering one ride to services? Just one mitzvah in the coming month? If so, the Caring Committee wants you, and the Congregation needs you. Please contact Sandy Norman if you are able to deliver packages or Eileen Roberts if you are able to give a ride.
Can you commit to helping a Congregant in need by delivering one Shabbat care package or offering one ride to services? Just one mitzvah in the coming month? If so, the Caring Committee wants you, and the Congregation needs you. Please contact Sandy Norman if you are able to deliver packages or Eileen Roberts if you are able to give a ride.
HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) Pennsylvania
HIAS, since 1882, has been committed to the Jewish value of welcoming the stranger, as well as the American sentiment of sanctuary. HIAS PA provides legal and supportive services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from all backgrounds in order to assure their fair treatment and full integration into American society. It also advocates for just and inclusive public policies and practices. HIAS PA does this through four programs: Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Legal Services, Citizenship Assistance, and Asylee Outreach. Main Line Reform Temple has had a long and extensive involvement with HIAS PA helping in a variety of ways, including providing critical assistance with in-kind donations for the Refugee Resettlement Program, and volunteering to work with refugees through the Philly Neighbor program. We also have several congregants serving on HIAS PA’s board.
For additional information, please contact: Linda Brock or Adele Margulies.
If you are interested in joining these efforts, click here to go to the HIAS Pennsylvania web-site Volunteer page.
For additional information, please contact: Linda Brock or Adele Margulies.
If you are interested in joining these efforts, click here to go to the HIAS Pennsylvania web-site Volunteer page.