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Social Justice at Temple Israel
Yom Kippur Social Action Service
(September 22, 2007)
Juan Gomez joined Temple Israel at the Social Action Service last Saturday afternoon. You will remember that Juan is an undocumented student who will possibly be deported by the Office of Immigration due to his alien status. Juan is just one of over 65,000 students who has grown up in the United States, attended schools here, and knows the United States as his/her country. Legislation known as the Dream Act is now before Congress. This act will offer an opportunity for some students to remain in this country so that they can contribute their skills and talents to the land that they know as their home.
Summary of the Dream Act
The DREAM Act is bipartisan legislation that addresses the tragedy of young people who grew up in the U.S. and have graduated from our high schools, but whose future is circumscribed by our current immigration laws. Under current law, these young people generally derive their immigration status solely from their parents, and if their parents are undocumented or in immigration limbo, most have no mechanism to obtain legal residency even if they have lived most of their lives here. The DREAM Act provides such a mechanism for those who are able to meet certain conditions.
This act is under consideration in Congress. Please contact your Congresssional Representatives and Senators to urge passage of the Dream Act.
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PROJECT STEP-UP
Temple Israel in a joint venture with the six Reform Synagogues
of Greater Miami has adopted the
TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Located in Little Haiti off NE 2nd Ave & 64th St. )
We have a wonderful opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of a group of children and their families. If you’ve always wanted to see where your Tzedakah efforts go, here’s a perfect opportunity.
Please -- step up to the plate and get involved!
Contact your Project Step-UP Liaison today!
Here are some things you can do for the school:
Volunteer as a classroom assistant for an hour or more 8:45 AM – 4 PM; Be a Career Day speaker; Help to maintain the school website.
Donate Books, School Supplies (paper, pencils, pens etc), DVDs & VCRs for children to take home; TVs, CD players, school room furniture, playground equipment for Kindergarten wing and much more.
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Feed the Homeless Opportunity
Through the Charles Held Jr. Fund to Feed the Hungry, Temple Israel supports two nights of serving meals monthly. But, most importantly, for us and the HAC's residents, we can personally assist the food preparation and/or serve the meal on the first and fourth Monday each month,. Assist with food preparation from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM and/or serve residents on the food line from 4:45 PM to 7 PM.
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Yom Kippur Food Collection
Many thanks to the members of Temple Israel and others who gave grocery bags filled with non-perishable food. Your generous contribution has been given to the Pass Along Ministry for those in need.
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