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Tikkun Olam (Repair the World)

“You are not obligated to complete the work of repairing the world, but neither are you free to desist from it.“
Rabbi Tarfon, Pirkei Avot 2:21 (Talmud)

We feel compelled to make our world a better place. 

At BAI, we work to improve the lives of others through our monthly collection drives, service projects, and learning sessions about issues and organizations engaged in tikkun olam.  Our collections are crisis-driven (e.g. toiletries to ICE detention centers) and also planned around known needs (e.g. food at holiday season).  Many of our most successful, inspiring collections are spearheaded by our students as a component of their Mitzvah Project.

Current Projects

Here are the items that are not consistently in stock:
  • Canned Beans Kosher required; lower salt preferred (i.e. legumes, chickpeas, etc.)
  • Nut Butters Kosher required; lower salt preferred (i.e. peanut butter, almond butter, etc.)
  • Canned Fish Kosher required; (canned tuna, salmon, sardines, etc.)
  • Shelf Stable Non-Dairy Milk; Kosher Required; (soy milk, oat milk, etc.)
Please donate to JFCS – Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center 345 Montgomery Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Please call 215.832.0815 prior to donating.

Mother Compost is a Main Line based organics collection service that facilitates a simple solution to turn household waste into fertilizer. Test drive if composting works for you during our 30 day free trial. Sign-up here, use code ‘BethAm22’ to get $5 off your first bill!

Looking to do an act of g’milut hasadim (loving kindness)? Hosts for Hospitals is looking for offers of lodging at: a) Host-home with Hosts present, where Hosts and guests are vaccinated b) Private-Setting Housing: hotels, in-law suites, AirBnB’s, cottage houses, corporate apartments, vacant residences whose owners are away. Learn more here.

Bring your small household electronics to Beth Am and PAR will recycle them for you. There is one bin located outside on the upstairs porch available 24/7 and a second bin available Tuesday-Friday 10am – 3pm in the lower lobby (no stairs to access). PAR was just featured on 6ABC. Learn more about PAR here.

When you’re baking challah, please consider making an extra loaf for a ‘neighbor”, email to coordinate donation.

Collecting non-perishable food, most needed items: dried beans/lentils, farro, quinoa, granola bars, microwave popcorn, ketchup, mayo, shaving cream, deodorant & toothbrushes. Drop off to collection bin at BAI or email to coordinate donation. Driver Needed- Mondays 12noon to 1 to deliver food to homebound community members, Email to volunteer/for more info.

Info on hosting a Ukrainian family. FB Page to connect to host Ukrainian Family. A single young widow, mom of an 11 month old is in need of housing, email if want to house or know someone that can host this vulnerable family.

Watch this video, our very own BAI member Rabbi Mira Wasserman takes the stage at 47 minutes in. Take Action click here.