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 every other month on the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Chosen Cup. Please join us!

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Our Caring Community is a group of temple members who would like to be there for you if someone in your family is experiencing a loss, an illness, surgery, or an accident/injury. We will call, send a card, make a house call, and bring a meal to your home, if needed. On the first Yahrzeit of a spouse, sibling, parent, or child, we will provide you with a lovely Yahrzeit candle and holder. We are able to lead a shiva minyan when our clergy are not available.

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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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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. 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 Alison Katz for more information.

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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 purpose of the Green Fair is to educate young children, teens, and adults on how we can all contribute to building a more sustainable community by reducing our impact on the earth. Some of the family-oriented activities include eco-friendly art projects, a healthy snack contest, and sustainability games. There is a free raffle of green products for all ages. Contact Jason Oliver for more information.

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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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This annual day of service, always held the first Sunday in November, is a time for our entire congregation to perform mitzvot on local and global levels.

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.