A Day to Repair the World
By Education Director Emily Ascher
On Sunday, April; 21st, about 25 families joined together for Shir Hadash’s 8th annual Yom Tikkun Olam (Day to Repair the World).
Families chose projects to help the elderly, the environment, the soldiers, teachers who need books for inner city classrooms, and those who are in general need. Locations ranged from Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield and Chicago.
Participants made kosher gift bags and cards for Jewish soldiers, played bingo and schmoozed with the seniors at Gidwitz, planted trees at The Grove, and brought food and toiletries to The Ark in Chicago. They also donated books and clothing.
The best way to express the value and truly special nature of this day is with some pictures:
The planning for Yom Tikkun Olam started many months ago. The amount of work involved in making it happen was way more than any of us on the education committee anticipated. With the help of the committee and in particular, Emilee McArdle, Dawn Allen, and 7th grade teacher, Judith Kleinman, we were able to put together a day that not only helped heal the world, but that brought our community together. Next year we look forward to housing many activities in our building.
Thank you
to everyone involved! (If you would like to volunteer to serve on the 2013 – 2014 Yom Tikkun Olam committee, please contact Emily.
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