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How Can I Make a Difference?

You are not required to complete the work, but neither are you at liberty to abstain from it. (Pirkei Avot 2:21)

It is easy to feel powerless given all that is broken in our world. But we believe that each person can and
should make a difference. Temple Israel offers a variety of ways to help you make a difference in the
lives of others, whether you have hours to give or just minutes. See below for some of the opportunities we offer.

Justice circles

Powered by the Religious Action Center (RAC), Justice Circles are small groups that join together on a regular basis, virtually or in-person, to learn, share ideas, take action in solidarity with the most vulnerable, and build power so that all can have a say in the decisions that impact our lives. Working together, we can strengthen our democracy and act on our shared values to pursue immigrant justice, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ equality, and other urgent issues. From lively discussions to hands-on activities, Justice Circles are where the magic happens. We plan to get started in September 2025 and will be sending out reminders once we set a date.

For more information Contact Chris Kelley, Chair OR Ed Ginsberg, President.

Green Light NY project

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester worked with the New York Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, RAC-NY, a network of over 30 congregations across the state, to support state legislation that is socially just and reflective of Jewish values. Learn more here.

Sat, December 13 2025
23 Kislev 5786

Temple israel Happenings

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Midnight Run
Shabbat, Dec 13th 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Volunteers needed. The Midnight Run is a volunteer organization whose goal is to come together as a community in order to feed the homeless of New York City. They coordinate more than 1,000 relief missions per year with volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups to deliver food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025

Israel Engagement Committee Meeting
Sunday, Dec 14th 10:00am to 11:30am
The IEC is on our website. This will be our first meeting of the year. Come and meet our new chairs, Gordon Josey and Ed Ginsberg.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2025

Temple Tots
Sunday, Dec 21st 9:30am to 10:30am
Families with young children connect on Sunday mornings and Friday night dinners throughout the year (no membership is required!). All families with young children (ages 5 and younger) are encouraged to attend our interactive Jewish experiences. Older siblings and friends are welcome.
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2026

Brotherhood Breakfast with Acclaimed Biographer James Kaplan
Sunday, Jan 11th 10:00am to 11:30am
James Kaplan has been a prolific author for over four decades, co-wrote both John McEnroe's autobiography and Jerry Lewis' memoir of his partnership with Dean Martin, and is the author of acclaimed biographies of Frank Sinatra, Irving Berlin, and a joint biography of jazz greats Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans. James looks forward to joining us, discussing his career, his collaborations with John McEnroe and Jerry Lewis, his years of working to chronicle the lives of these musical greats and, of course, answering all your questions.
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