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CARING, GIVING
AND DOING- Social Action, Jewish Values and Tzedakah at BJC |
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Social action is a core
value at Bethesda Jewish Congregation. Our members take an
active role in helping to bring about tikkun olam, repair
of the world. Learn about our many projects:
Last updated
05/16/2008
Latest
News and Activities:
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Help NCCF: NCCF is having
a car wash on 5/17, 6/14, and 7/26 to support their summer
student activities. The car wash will be held on the NCCF
campus at 6301 Greentree Road from 9:00am to 2:00pm on each
date, and NCCF will charge $ 5 per car and $ 10 per van/SUV.
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For information about non-BJC-sponsored
community social action events, please see the
Local Events Calendar
page.
Ongoing Events
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Archive of Completed Events
from Current
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Social Action Committee News and Events
Stay tuned for news of
planned events for the 5769 (2008-2009) congregational year |
BJC
Members Needed at Dinner Program for Homeless Women
The Dinner Program for Homeless Women (DPHW) provides food
and offers a range of services to assist them in their daily
lives. We need a group of BJC members (9-12) to participate to
give BJC a monthly presence. Ideally, 3-4 BJC members would
serve dinner once a month; with a group of 9-12 volunteers,
everyone could participate 3-4 times per year. DPHW is located
in a church near the Judiciary Square metro stop, and volunteers
arrive at 4:30 p.m. and leave at 6:30 p.m. Contact:
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| NEW: BJC's
Enhancing the Flame: Building Our
Jewish Community Campaign |
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Human Rights
are fundamental Jewish values. This page provides links to
information about human rights and peace activities in the
Middle East and elsewhere, as well as a calendar of local events
related to peace and Human rights that may be of interest to our
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Tzedakah Links
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Tzedakah, which has come to mean charitable giving,
derives from the Hebrew root meaning "justice." Here are some
links to information about the practice of tzedakah, as well as
information about opportunities for charitable giving.
The practice of Tzedaka:
Help deciding where to give:
Environmental Concerns:
Supporting the Synagogue -
as it is said, charity begins at home. Here are some ways in
which you can support and enhance congregational life at
Bethesda Jewish Congregation.
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For more information contact:
Congregation Social Action Chair
Steve Turow and Linda Blumberg
Religious School Social Action Chair Gail Rothberg
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SERVICES |
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Friday July 3
BJC will be dark this Friday
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Saturday
BJC is dark on Saturdays
until September |
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