The mission of the Social Action Committee is to facilitate the work of Kehila’s members, either as a community or as individuals, to help protect the lives, rights and dignity of those outside of our own community.

We meet our mission by:

1. identifying communities and individuals in need;
2. organizing and running direct activities that respond to those needs;
3. coordinating responses to public policies that address issues of human rights;
4. educating our community about additional opportunities to work for social justice.

In recent years, Kehila members have organized to:

• Feed the hungry, by preparing and serving dinner once a month at the Shepherd's Table dining room. (See the Calendar for scheduled dates.)
• Clothe the needy, by donating and unloading used clothing at the Interfaith Clothing Center.
• Aid the sick, by partnering with organizations in Africa to serve families stricken with AIDS.
• Help the homeless, by participating in a fundraising walkathon and providing "wish list" items through the Housing First program.
• Preserve the environment, by cleaning and clearing trails and streams.
• Advocate for those in need, by writing letters to national, state and local leaders on timely social policy issues.
• Improve the homes of low-income residents, through hands-on repair and painting of their houses during the annual Rebuilding Together (Sukkot in April) weekend.

Community efforts also helped member families reach out to others by coordinating family mitzvah opportunities.

Upcoming social action opportunities are announced in the newsletter and via e-mails.