TIKKUN OLAM
Tikkun Olam is a core value of Kedem and underpins our social action commitment.
The Kedem community acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and offer our respects to the elders past and present. We recognise and respect the cultural heritage of this land.
If you have a Tikkun Olam project that you would like to initiate, or a project that you would like to suggest we take onboard, contact Shaun Miller, Tikkun Olam coordinator, 0439 391 377 shaun@shaunmillerlawyers.com.au
FOOD COLLECTION
Throughout the year Kedem collects non-perishable food items, unopened and with current “use by dates,” for the emergency relief pantry at the Christ Church Community Centre, St. Kilda. Donations can be put in the Mazon bin at shule services at Orrong Rd, brought to Service for the Soul, or contact Susan Kohn: 0408 349 292.
See the list of items needed, under “Mazon Australia Pesach Food Drive,’’ below.
PURIM AND PESACH 2020 PROJECTS
FITTED FOR WORK
Kedem is again supporting Fitted For Work as our Purim and Pesach project. Fitted for Work provides a free service to women experiencing disadvantage - a complete personal outfitting and interview preparation service. Their aim is to dress women in a carefully co-ordinated outfit that is professional, suitable for an interview and builds confidence. This ties in with themes of Purim: dressing up for a good cause; and themes of Pesach: empowerment and freedom, including economic freedom.
Donations of clean and good quality, work appropriate, women’s clothes and accessories, and unopened, new toiletries, make up and underwear are being sought.
Donations can be brought to Kedem shule services, the Purim party, or contact Shaun,
0439 391 377 for other options.
MAZON AUSTRALIA PESACH FOOD DRIVE
“ARE KITNIYOT KOSHER FOR PESACH? WHO CARES: THEY FEED THE HUNGRY!”
The debate over whether or not to eat kitniyot (rice, corn, soybeans, peas, lentils and legumes) during Pesach has been waged for centuries. No matter which side of the debate you sit on, we can all agree that kitniyot are essential for the diets of those who are hungry.
This Pesach Food Drive allows us to act upon the command to, “let all who are hungry come and eat.” Kedem donations will go directly to the Christ Church Community Centre, St. Kilda, who we support throughout the year, for their emergency relief pantry.
You can bring your donations to Kedem shul services at Orrong Rd or to Service for the Soul. If you prefer, you can make a donation on the Mazon Australia website https://www.mazonaustralia.org/pesach and they will do the shopping for you. All monetary donations over $2 are tax deductible.
As well as Kitniyot, the following items are also welcome: (unopened and with current “use by dates.”)
Stews • Spaghetti • Hearty soups • Noodle bowls/cups with chicken, beef, etc. • High protein foods such as tuna, salmon, sardines • tinned ready meals especially with ring tabs are greatly appreciated Staples such as: • Tea, instant coffee, sugar • Long life milk • Vegemite • Honey • Jam Toiletries such as: • Soap • Shampoo and conditioner • Deodorant • Razors – especially needed • Toilet paper • Tissues • Women’s sanitary products are not needed.
The Kedem community acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and offer our respects to the elders past and present. We recognise and respect the cultural heritage of this land.
If you have a Tikkun Olam project that you would like to initiate, or a project that you would like to suggest we take onboard, contact Shaun Miller, Tikkun Olam coordinator, 0439 391 377 shaun@shaunmillerlawyers.com.au
FOOD COLLECTION
Throughout the year Kedem collects non-perishable food items, unopened and with current “use by dates,” for the emergency relief pantry at the Christ Church Community Centre, St. Kilda. Donations can be put in the Mazon bin at shule services at Orrong Rd, brought to Service for the Soul, or contact Susan Kohn: 0408 349 292.
See the list of items needed, under “Mazon Australia Pesach Food Drive,’’ below.
PURIM AND PESACH 2020 PROJECTS
FITTED FOR WORK
Kedem is again supporting Fitted For Work as our Purim and Pesach project. Fitted for Work provides a free service to women experiencing disadvantage - a complete personal outfitting and interview preparation service. Their aim is to dress women in a carefully co-ordinated outfit that is professional, suitable for an interview and builds confidence. This ties in with themes of Purim: dressing up for a good cause; and themes of Pesach: empowerment and freedom, including economic freedom.
Donations of clean and good quality, work appropriate, women’s clothes and accessories, and unopened, new toiletries, make up and underwear are being sought.
Donations can be brought to Kedem shule services, the Purim party, or contact Shaun,
0439 391 377 for other options.
MAZON AUSTRALIA PESACH FOOD DRIVE
“ARE KITNIYOT KOSHER FOR PESACH? WHO CARES: THEY FEED THE HUNGRY!”
The debate over whether or not to eat kitniyot (rice, corn, soybeans, peas, lentils and legumes) during Pesach has been waged for centuries. No matter which side of the debate you sit on, we can all agree that kitniyot are essential for the diets of those who are hungry.
This Pesach Food Drive allows us to act upon the command to, “let all who are hungry come and eat.” Kedem donations will go directly to the Christ Church Community Centre, St. Kilda, who we support throughout the year, for their emergency relief pantry.
You can bring your donations to Kedem shul services at Orrong Rd or to Service for the Soul. If you prefer, you can make a donation on the Mazon Australia website https://www.mazonaustralia.org/pesach and they will do the shopping for you. All monetary donations over $2 are tax deductible.
As well as Kitniyot, the following items are also welcome: (unopened and with current “use by dates.”)
Stews • Spaghetti • Hearty soups • Noodle bowls/cups with chicken, beef, etc. • High protein foods such as tuna, salmon, sardines • tinned ready meals especially with ring tabs are greatly appreciated Staples such as: • Tea, instant coffee, sugar • Long life milk • Vegemite • Honey • Jam Toiletries such as: • Soap • Shampoo and conditioner • Deodorant • Razors – especially needed • Toilet paper • Tissues • Women’s sanitary products are not needed.
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