Tikkun Olam - Repair of the World

Throughout our history, CRC has indeed been a shelter of peace where everyone is warmly welcomed. But we have also been a bridge to the larger community. We understand and accept our responsibility to be a part of the solution in our neighborhoods, our city and our world. Our Tikkun Olam Steering Committee coordinates a variety of social responsibility projects for CRC members and friends.

Suggest a project!  Do you have a great idea of a tikkun olam project for CRC? Click here to tell us about your project idea.

Upcoming Tikkun Olam Opportunities at CRC:

Partnership with the St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center:
Five Opportunities this Summer!

CRC is working with the St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center to help give kids in St. Louis a second chance with more resources than they've had in the past.  There are five opportunities to volunteer this summer: click here to find out more!

Reach Out and Read:

Saturdays, 1-3 pm, July-September
Volunteer to read to children on Saturday afternoons at the St. Louis University Pediatric Clinic this summer.  Sign up for one shift or several!  Encourage literacy while helping SLU medical students provide free immunizations and check-ups to low income kids.  Click here to find out more.

Nourish Our Neighbors "Meal a Month" Program:
Donate to the St. Louis Jewish Food Pantry through CRC's "Meal a Month" Program.  Each month, volunteers select a "theme" and ask CRC members to buy and donate the suggested items for Jewish Food Pantry clients.  Click Here for this month's theme!

Volunteer with CRC at Pride Fest:
Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28
June is Pride Month for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. CRC will once again march in the Pride Fest parade and staff a booth at the festival. Volunteer and help us spread an interfaith message of diversity and acceptance, sign people up for Missouri Health Care for All, and tell interested people about CRC. Click here for more information!

Habitat for Humanity Build

Sunday, July 10, 7:50 am - 4:30 pm
CRC will again be participating in a Habitat for Humanity Build this summer. Volunteers must be 16 or older and must volunteer for the whole day.  Habitat for Humanity is a great organization and we always have a lot of fun!  For more information or to sign up, please contact Jen Bersdale at jennifer@centralreform.org or (314) 361-1564 ext. 116.

Social Responsibility Shabbat:
On the second Friday night of every month, CRC welcomes a guest speaker to speak about social responsibility.  Click here for information on upcoming speakers!

Tikkun Olam Opportunities in the Community:

Members and allies often contact CRC with information on tikkun olam opportunities in the greater community.  Click here for a list of ways in which you can make a difference.

Click here for an overview of CRC's Tikkun Olam Work.

Click here for the history of Tikkun Olam at CRC.