Torah in Action
“…the more we do good, the more readily do we grasp the meaning of duty and life…”
(Mishkan HaNefesh)
A strong commitment to social justice is a hallmark of Temple life. TBI is committed to encouraging members to become involved as they so desire. Get involved or questions: info@TBISkokie.org.
TBI Social Action Council
The TBI Social Action Council’s mission statement is to act as the “social conscience” of the congregation. The Council provides guidance and direction regarding TBI social action programming. The Council generates new ideas to engage TBI members in the work of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) both through “hands on” projects as well as advocacy initiatives. The Council evaluates and responds to requests for TBI involvement and brings resolutions to the TBI Board. In addition to several funds that support community and tzedakah needs, there are several ongoing projects, committees and activities energizing and activating TBI members in social action.
Keshet LBGTQIA+ Action Committee
The Keshet LBGTQIA+ Action Committee is focused on awareness and training. Get involved or questions: info@TBISkokie.org
TBI collaborates with many organizations:
- JUF
- Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago including JUF Disaster Relief Fund.
- JCUA
- The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) works to transform Chicago into a city free of poverty, racism and antisemitism, by mobilizing the Jewish community to be a powerful voice for economic and racial justice.
- Religious Action Center (RAC)
- For more than six decades, the Religious Action Council (the RAC) of Reform Judaism and its local affiliate, RAC-IL, have worked to educate, inspire, and mobilize the Reform Jewish Movement to advocate for social justice.
- The ARK
- The ARK helps Chicagoland Jews who are facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance.
- Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago
- Maot Chitim assists needy members of the Chicagoland community with Passover and the High Holidays and other food-related needs so they may observe the holidays and daily life in a traditional and dignified manner.
- Mazon
- At TBI events offering food, participants are asked to provide an additional 3% donation to go towards Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger.
- Niles Township Food Pantry and Respite Center
- TBI regularly collects food and needed items for our local community and contributes to the priorities outlined by the Niles Township Food Pantry in our hometown of Skokie, IL.