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Mitzvah Day
The Mitzvah day committee overseas planning for this central day in the
life of the Temple. Held each Spring, Mitzvah Day incorporates more than
20 separate programs. We need a lot of volunteers to make this day a success!
High Holy Days Food Drive
This drive collects and distributes canned goods to soup kitchens in Chicago.
Chanukah Toy and Clothing Drive
Collect and distribute clothing and toys for the needy over the winter holiday season. Chairs: Merle Terry
Sunday Supper at Fourth Presbyterian Church
Reba Blick continues to staff this popular monthly program of cooking and serving supper to over 100 needy people at Fourth Presbyterian Church with a rotating group of Sinai congregants. The program is a truly ecumenical “mitzvah” for both congregations, with members working side by side to assist the needy. Contact Susan Solomon at SSolomon@chicagosinai or Merle Terry at MTerry1013@aol.com.
Russian Connection with the village of Tambov
Last year we began a Russian Connection through Chicago Action for Soviet
Jewry. We hope to widen the scope of this connection by collecting over-the-counter
medications, school supplies and winter clothing to be sent there as well
as matching individual members of our congregation wit hcitizens of Tambov
through emails.
Chairs: Heidi Kon (hkon@chicagosinai.org) and
Merle Terry
The Caring Committee
This committee is the voice of Sinai to members in need. For example,
the Caring Committee provides care baskets to elderly Sinai members, and
contacts members facing major life changes.
Chair: Blair Goldberg
Hirsch High School
Members of this committee, chaired by Pam Tate-Stavinoga host a motivational
luncheon for students attending the Emil G. Hirsch High School, named for
one of the most influential rabbis in Sinai's history. A scholarship is
awarded to the class valedictorian.
Chair: Pamela Tate-Stavinoga
Partners in Education
We would very much like to assist with the tutoring at 4th Presbyterian Church through Partners in Education - this meets evenings during the school year. We are currently looking for a Project Coordinator. Contact the temple office for more information.
Community Concerns Fund
Distributes funds collected during the High Holy Days Community Concerns drive - funds are provided to various local, national, and international organizations.