Social Action/Justice

The Social Action/Justice committee at Temple Shaari Emeth works to address the needs of our community.

Social Action refers to our direct service activities - donating clothing, books, toys, food, etc.

Social Justice refers to our work to educate, inspire and mobilize our congregation to advocate for changes that address injustices in our society. We work with various partners who align with our Jewish values on topics such as voting rights, protecting the environment, and ensuring equal rights for minority groups. We work with state and local government offices and we work closely with the Religious Action Center (RAC) of Reform Judaism, the hub for social justice and legislative activity for the Reform Jewish community in the United States. We are non-partisan. We campaign for policies that we believe reflect the Jewish value of pursuing justice for all.