🤝 Volunteer with the TBD Havurah at My Stuff Bags! Wednesday, May 28 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | My Stuff Bags, Westlake
Join the TBD (Temple Buddy Doers) havurah as they pack comfort and care into duffel bags for at-risk children at My Stuff Bags in Westlake Village. If you would like to join, please email socialaction@adatelohim.com.
Help Set Up Ventura County’s First Homeless Shelter!
Temple Adat Elohim has been invited by Many Mansions toassemble and set up furniture at Thrive Grove, East Ventura County’s first homeless shelter tomorrow, Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Volunteers will assist with unpacking, assembling, and staging IKEA furniture in preparation for the shelter’s opening. This is a meaningful, hands-on way to support individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
Shift Details: 🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and/or 🕐 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Address provided after registration 📝 Sign up for one or both volunteer shifts using this link.
Project Information:
Thrive Grove, East Ventura County’s first homeless shelter, has officially completed construction and will soon welcome 30 participants on their journey toward permanent housing. This landmark initiative, led by the City of Thousand Oaks, has been featured in numerous local news stories. To learn more, check out this video or read this VC Reporter article.
Please note: This project may involve lifting up to 25 lbs, sitting on the ground, and assembling furniture. IKEA staff will be on hand to assist.
Questions? Email us at socialaction@adatelohim.com.
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Temple Adat Elohim’s Kulanu Team is a small group of TAE congregants working together to develop programs to fight rising antisemitism. We are seeking new members to bring fresh ideas for educational and/or advocacy initiatives for our congregation, as well as the local community.
The primary election is approaching, paving the way to the general election this fall. Join Temple Ahavat Shalom, Kol Tikvah, Temple Adat Elohim, Temple Judea, Congregation Or Ami, and Temple Emanuel for an engaging and informative virtual discussion on the Primary Election through a Jewish lens with David Bocarsly, executive director of JPAC (Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California). Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Sunday, September 18, 2022: Helping those who are food insecure Food donation collection, make snack bags for homeless children who attend CVUSD, and make lunches for Harbor House.
Sunday, October 2, 2022: Helping children in the hospital Make giggle boxes for children at Tarzana hospital
Sunday, November 6, 2022: Expressing gratitude Collect leftover Halloween candy, make gratitude cards
Sunday, December 25, 2022: Help those in need celebrate the holidays Help decorate for the Community Holiday Dinner at TAE
Sunday, January 8, 2023: Helping animals Make dog toys, dog biscuits; Collect towels, pillowcases.
Sunday, February 5, 2023: Celebrate Tu B’Shvat and help the environment
Plant a tree (off campus).
Sunday, March 5, 2023: Help at our TAE Purim Carnival
Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Participate in TAE’s Mitzvah Day
Sunday, May 7, 2023: Help local seniors
Project TBD