Social Justice

The Temple is a premiere social action congregation in Atlanta as well as a model for the Reform Movement. We achieve this distinction through our wide array of mitzvah opportunities, educational programs, and community involvement, led by a partnership of professional and lay leaders and an engaged membership. We understand that it is the responsibility of every Jew to aid God in the work of tikkun olam, healing the world.

• Issues Advocacy – Periodically Temple members may receive materials and opportunities to take individual action on appropriate issues such as hunger and homelessness.
   
• Mitzvah/Community Service Projects – This group organizes monthly service projects.
   
• Special Initiatives: The Temple participates in a wide array of tikkun olam with a special focus on key issues that include our Racial Justice, Education and Anti-Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking initiatives: Opportunities to make a difference with key partners include:

Fred A. Toomer Elementary School (FATE) in Kirkwood (65 Rogers Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30317)

Attend The Temple’s informational Open House at FATE on Tuesday, September 13 at 8:30AM
Mentor and tutor students, periodically aid with preparing bulletin boards and other one-time needs, donate school-based learning materials; donate new or gently-used children’s clothes to FATE’s clothing closet.

Contact: Tishy Vincent, APS Community in Schools Liaison: tvincent@cisatlanta.org

Wellspring Living

Mentor and help survivors of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking earn Graduate Equivalent Degrees through the Empowered Living Academy (ELA), help provide lunches for participants in the ELA, donate furniture to help maintain inventory at Wellspring Treasures. 

Contact: Amy Killingsworth: akillingsworth@wellspringliving.org for ELA
Contact: Kerrionne Phillips: kphillips@wellspringliving.org for ELA lunch program
Contact: 404 875-9797 to donate furniture (they will pick up!)

All Temple members are encouraged to become involved in the work of social justice. If you would like to become involved, please contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin at 404.873.1731.