Beth El provides its members with many different opportunities for social action. Our programs benefit women's and teen shelters, foster children and homeless veterans. Our Chesed Committee provides support for congregants in times of need. By reaching out to people in need, we not only help to repair the world, but also strengthen our Jewish identity and provide an important example of our values for our children.

Event Details

Projects include:

• Making breast cancer comfort pillows - October 26, 2008
• Hanukkah Bazaar and Information Fair - November 9, 2008
• JFS-SD Food Bank Run for the Hungry - November 27, 2008
• Mighty Mitzvah Sunday - December 7, 2008
• Teen shelter dinners
  
• Rachel Women's shelter dinners
  
• Friday night services at Wesley Palms and Chateau La Jolla
  
• Annual Standdown for 700+ homeless veterans
• Western Services Workers Association (for very low income)
  
• Volunteers work on site weekly
  
• Food drive
  
• Food distribution
  
• Collection of back to school supplies
  
• Assistance with holiday activities
  

In addition volunteers are appreciated to help with Hesed activities such as assisting at time of death and illness, arranging transportation etc.

Contact Shawn Schlossberg at tikkun@congregationbethel.org