At the heart of our B’nai Jeshurun community sits the value of Tikkun Olam, our sacred obligation to heal the world. At all stages of life, from the youngest members of our Early Childhood Center, Religious School, teen programs, and through adulthood, TBJ is committed to living out the values of Reform Judaism and the teachings of our ancient tradition by infusing tzedakah (charity), g’milut chasadim (acts of kindness), and tzedek (justice) into each and every corner of TBJ.
If you are interested in more Tikkun Olam efforts, please contact chair Hilary Danziger: hjd245@me.com or Rabbi Leah Sternberg: lsternberg@tbj.org.
To learn more about opportunities with the Early Childhood Center Tikkun Olam committee, please reach out to Brittney Fischer: bfischer497@gmail.com.
Save the dates for annual Tikkun Olam events, such as:
Mitzvah Day: MARCH 10, 2024
Family Tikkun Olam events for grades K-6 at different times throughout the year.
Caring Committee
The TBJ Caring Committee is here to be a resource for our members in moments of joy and need.
How we can help:
Friendly check-ins over the phone or at home
Deliver meals
Provide rides
Run errands
How you can help:
If you would like to learn more about volunteering with us to support our members, contact Co-Chairs: Susan Farber or Stephanie Weinstein, at caring@tbj.org.
Volunteering is a low commitment with high impact, and we hope you will join us!
Family Promise 2023
TBJ is once again sponsoring the families housed by Family Promise the week of November 20th. Our teens will be preparing home cooked meals for the families, but we need volunteers to participate through shopping for groceries, or by donating gift cards to Shoprite (most needed), Uber, Walmart, and Target. Please sign up HERE.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sharon Portnoi at or Sarah Leonard.
Volunteering with IFPO
On Mondays and Wednesdays, Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges is always looking for volunteers to help pack and distribute bags of food and necessities to our neighbors in need.
Click here to sign-up for a slot. Check back often for more dates to open up
Food Truck Fundraiser
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
6:00 PM
Support the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges and our ongoing mission to assist our food-insecure neighbors at this outdoor, festive fundraiser. The IFPO looks forward to honoring 3 of their most dedicated volunteers, aka “Warehouse Warriors," including our own TBJ Member: Frank Langendorff. This event includes unlimited sliders, tacos, pizza, empanadas, ice cream, beer and wine! Rain or Shine. Early bird pricing is available through May 1st only.
Learn more & sign up here
Community Vegetable Garden
Volunteer at our new Community Garden in the Spring!
This is open to volunteers of all ages. Teens are welcome, if under the age of 13, please plan to come with an adult.
Questions? Contact Hilary Danziger.
Community Resources
Down The Block - Downtheblock.org - Millburn short-term financial help
Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Lnhn07039.org - Livingston short-term in-kind and financial help