The mission of TAE's Social Action Committee is to educate oursleves about local, national, and global human needs and to encourage participation in activities that respond to those needs. Our committee seeks to develop meaningful programs and to perform acts of Tikkun Olam to address immediate and ongoing issues. We strive to perform mitzvot reflecting the ideals of Reform Judaism and welcome involvement from all temple members.

Our Social Action Taskforce Team meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chosen Cup. Please join us!

Mitzvah Day is a time for our entire congregation to perform mitzvot on local and global levels. Signups will be accepted online. Projects have limited capacity so the earlier you register the better. Look for our information flyers and notifications.

Please bring your non-perishable donations, beginning, Friday April 1st. Proteins such as tuna, peanut butter, gefilte fish, canned fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereal/oatmeal, matzos and other foods for Passover...AND...TOILETRIES. No glass containers, please. Food need not be Kosher.

TAE is an official member of Jewish World Watch, an inter-congregational coalition to combat genocide around the world. Our current initiative is the crisis in Darfur, which has killed over 400,000 Black African Muslims. Synagogues throughout Los Angeles will participate in a Walk for Darfur to raise funds and awareness about the genocide that has claimed 400,000 lives and displaced another 2.5 million people over the past five years in the western region of Sudan. The walk will take place at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills. Please register at . Our team name is Temple Adat Elohim. Throughout the year, we host various events to raise both awareness and funds to help the 2.5 million refugees who have been displaced. Contact Karen Stevens for more information.

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Fall Blood Drive Donors, and First Time Donors! This is going to be the same day as Mitvah Day. Donors must be 18 years and older and have 8 weeks between donations. Thank you, we look forward to assisting you in being a hero, and saving a life! Twice a year, we co-host two Blood Drives with Temple Etz Chaim. Thank you for your support and blood! Email her by clicking on her name Joyce Bloom for more information or call her at (805) 241-5440..

Chesed, which means “kindness” in Hebrew, was started several years ago by a group of parents who felt it was never too early to introduce children to the world of social action. A youth group for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade (and their families!), Chesed works to teach children about the wonderful world of helping others through monthly, age appropriate activities.

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Our food basket, located in the foyer, benefits Manna of the Conejo. This local food pantry offers free groceries and support services to people whose limited incomes makes it difficult to provide adequate healthy food for their families. Donations of canned, boxed, and other non-perishable foods are greatly appreciated.

The 2012 TAE Green Fair will be held in the temple courtyard on Sunday, February 5th. Yes, that's SuperBowl Sunday! Well before getting started with any sports related festivities, you and your children & friends can participate in this biennial event held to raise awareness about living healthier, more sustainable lives in balance with nature and Judaism. This year's fair is focused on water and all of the ways it impacts our lives and the environment. The Green Fair will not only include earth-conscious vendors, children's games and green giveaways, there will also be several new interactive learning activity centers. The TAE Green Fair is free and open to everyone of all ages. Please contact event organizer Jason Oliver with any questions or if you would like to participate in any way call (805)-657-9784 or email Jason Oliver.

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Three to four times each year, TAE participates in building and landscaping projects through Habitat for Humanity in Ventura County. We usually spend six to eight hours at a project site on Sundays. Participants must be 16 or older, but no building skills are required.

Another way to support Habitat is by shopping at “The ReStore” in Oxnard. This building materials thrift store sells new and used items to the public. Organizations and individuals donate everything, and all proceeds from the ReStore are used to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County. For information about our next Habitat project, email David Shain or call him at (805) 660-1609.

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Rachamim, which means “compassion” in Hebrew, is a program that offers social action opportunities for youths in 4th grade and up. Rachamim aims to give upper grade students and their families a hands-on program to cultivate an early focus on social action.

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Every Sunday, from December through March, TAE provides hot meals and a warm place to sleep for the needy in our community. Volunteer opportunities include preparing and serving dinner, chaperoning, laundry service, and providing breakfast and lunch bags for our guests. We would also appreciate donations of standard size pillows, DVDs, and games. There is an annual meeting in November to sign up for volunteering, and everyone is welcome!

Throughout the rest of the year, TAE contributes to the Nightly Conejo Meal Program on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 6:15 to 7:15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village. Congregants prepare and serve a hot dinner and also supply lunch bags for the guests. Please note that no children under 10 may serve food. Contact Karen Begun for more information.

Our tzedakah box is located in the temple foyer, and we encourage donations to help sponsor worthy agencies at local, national and global levels. Watch the TAEmail to learn more about the current recipient of these funds.