Our Humanistic Jewish Congregation participates in several community
projects
each year. In this way we
practice our philosophy of humanism and demonstrate the
Jewish ideals we believe in.
Rachel's Women's Center
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members donate, cook and
serve a special meal twice a
a year for homeless women, as well as
giving toiletries and clothing.
House of Israel
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Our Madrikha (leader) and members host refreshments for
visitors several times a year at the House of Israel
in Balboa Park.
Yom Ha Atz'maut -
We have an information booth
and an activity especially for children at
at the Jewish Community Center's Israel Day celebration each May.
In
addition to these group projects, many Congregation members volunteer as
individuals at
various community agencies. We participate with Jewish organizations such
as Seacrest Villages, the Jacob Center, Jewish Family Services, Hadassah, ORT, Technion, and National
Council of Jewish Women.
As Jews we also appreciate the need to do meaningful volunteer work for
non-Jewish community agencies. Among these are St. Claire's Home for abused mothers & children,
Escondido Association for the Arts, Rolling Readers USA, Museum of Making Music, Camp Reach for the
Sky, Mission Trails Park, the San Diego Zoo and Meals on Wheels.
