Social Action

As a congregation that strives to fulfill the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam, we are committed to coordinating, initiating, and facilitating projects to help members of our synagogue community, local community, and Israel. In partnership with the clergy, early childhood center, religious school and professional staff and other lay leaders, we share a commitment to seek social justice through individual and communal acts of tzedakah (righteous giving) and gemilut hasadim (loving kindness). By reaching out to people in need, we not only help to repair the world, but also strengthen our Jewish identity and provide an important example of our values for our children.

Projects and Activities Include:
  • January Food Drive (see the flyer here)
  • High Holy Day Hunger Project
  • Dinner at Noon at the Carver Center
  • Gleaning
  • Winter Coat Drive
  • Holiday Deliveries
  • Toy Drive with COSY (senior youth group)

To get involved with the Social Action Committee, please contact committee chairs Robin Blum at rblum@sqad.com and Richard Steinberg at steinberghome@optonline.net.

Volunteers Needed for Dinner at Noon, a Great Mitzvah Opportunity

Community Synagogue of Rye is one of several religious institutions in the area that provides Dinner at Noon to those in need at the Carver Center in Port Chester.

Our synagogue is responsible for serving on several Saturdays spread throughout the school year.

We will gather next on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

We are in need of eight to ten volunteers for each session to be successful. Volunteers gather at the Carver Center at 10:00 am to prepare, serve at noon and are finished by approximately 1:00 pm. Since its inception, the Dinner at Noon program has provided over 40,000 volunteer-prepared meals.

CSR member Marlena Schaeffer has volunteered to coordinate the meals. Please contact either if you can volunteer one or more Saturdays for this great mitzvah opportunity.