Social Action
Social Action
EBJC has a vibrant social action community.
We collect non-perishable food items for the Kosher Food Pantry and are one of the largest supplies of food items to the Jewish Family Services pantry.
Every month we focus on a different collection of items for the poor and needy. It ranges from coats, to paper goods, to linens, towels and bedding. We bring the items to the appropriate organization where they are given to those in need. We will often have a special Shabbat honoring our veterans (with a donation drive), for cancer awareness (with opportunities to donate to cancer research), etc.
We make soup for the Stein Hospice Center every month with adult volunteers and with our Kesher students. The soup is then packed up into quart containers and delivered to the residents of the hospice center.
Once a year, we hold a “Mitzvah Day” where we focus on EBJC beautification. Volunteers will be seen painting classrooms, planting annuals and perennials around the grounds, repairing fences, cleaning out closets, organizing supply rooms and kitchens, and so much more!
We are always open to suggestions and are more than eager to fill a need for the community - please reach out to Hollie Cerame, our Chair of Social Action at sltcbear@aol.com if you have any ideas or would like to get involved. No one has to put in more time than they are willing or able to. We take it one project at a time!
Fri, March 29 2024
19 Adar II 5784
EBJC Gala !
May 5 - Gala honoring Dr. Bob and Liz Salston and Hollie Cerame - Fun-filled event featuring "a day at the races" with Bob Scott. Put on your best Kentucky Derby hat and ascot, and join us for a wonderful event! REGISTER HERE
5784 Passover Wine Sale
An extensive wine list is now available. To see the list and learn how to place your order, CLICK HERE .
Pickleball Tournament 2 -
March 31, 2024 - 10am -2pm. Doubles play, random pairing. CLICK HERE to register. 24 player limit!
Community Bingo
April 4 - 6:30 pm. Location: B'nai Shalom Temple. Fern Road
CLICK HERE to volunteer to help.
Tot Shabbat Dinner
Friday, April 5 Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm. Kid-friendly service and dinner. CLICK HERE for more info and to sign up.
Parshat HaShavua Class
Friday, April 12 11 am - ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he journeys through the monthly parshiot. JOIN HERE
Sisterhood Torah Fund Event
April 12 - 6:00 p.m. Service, Shabbat Dinner and Oneg, at which we continue to raise critical funds for JTS. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE .
Tricky Tray
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. - hundreds of great prizes, bundles available, 5050/ birthday board and a grand prize worth over $5,000! CLICK HERE for registration and more information
Lunch and Learn
Wed, April 17 @11:30-ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he discusses topics dealing with current Jewish events.
Hazak
Thurs, April 18 @ 12:00 p.m. Folk musician James G. - Carol King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Carpenters, Carly Simon! CLICK HERE to sign up.
Hike 6.0
Sunday, April 28 2 p.m. Men's Club will be sponsoring another in its series of hikes in Ireland Brook County Park. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Yom Hashoah 2024
Thurs, May 2 @ 8:30 p.m. Sheila Pallay recounts her experiences with all of the Torah's saved from Czech Republic's synagogues. CLICK HERE to register.
Go Karts!
Thursday, May 23 7 p.m. Our regional Men's Club is sponsoring Go Karts, at the world's largest bi-level track, on Route 1 in Edison. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.
Sisterhood Book Discussion
Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30 p.m."Hope" - Andrew Ridker. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.