There's still time to make a difference this summer! See below for all of our upcoming initatives to help our community and repair our world including the CAC Night of Hope at Jersey Boys. Only two days left to get your tickets!
Community Assistance Center (CAC) Night of Hope at Jersey Boys Tuesday, July 16 5:30 pm Dinner at Sinai 7:30 pm Show at City Springs Tickets are still available! City Springs Theatre has dedicated its July 16performance of Jersey Boys as the CAC Night of Hope. The CAC will have the entire Byers Theatre and receive 20% of the proceeds from ticket sales. A reception will follow. Use password CACHOPE (all caps) when purchasing your tickets.
Those attending are invited to join us at Sinai before the showfor a fun dinner. Registration is required. Cost is $12 per person.
Sinai Family Shelter Host Week Sunday, August 25-Sunday, September 1 We provide temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness through Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb various weeks throughout the year. Come together and directly impact the lives of others through our Sinai Family Shelter! We need your assistance with dinner, miscellaneous supplies, overnight hosting, Saturday day hosting, helping the families move in and move out, and laundry.
Information about opportunities for teens (grades 9-12) will be coming soon.
Social Action Programs
Monthly Food Pantries Share a few hours of your time in the CAC's food pantries. We have three opportunities each month to help. Assist two Monday of the month at the South Sandy Springs Food Pantry and volunteer at the main Food Pantry & Thrift Store every third Saturday.
- Saturday, July 20, 9:00 am, Mini-Market Food Pantry & Upscale Thrift Store (8607 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30350). - Monday, August 5 & 12, 9:00 am, South Sandy Springs Food Pantry, 120 Northwood Drive Suite 150. Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Leading the Fight Against Antisemitism on Campus: Noa Fay in Conversation Tuesday, August 20, 7:00 pm Noa Fay, a recent college student whose efforts have garnered respect from teens all over the country, was a Jewish student leader at Columbia University, the epicenter of the anti-Israel protest movement that unfolded on American college campuses this past spring. Pro-Hamas, antisemitic, and anti-Israel demonstrators occupied academic buildings, set up overnight tent encampments, and staged demonstrations, all while Jewish students faced increased threats, antisemitism, and violence.
Noa will share her first-hand perspective, a perspective experienced by many high school and college students, on what it was like to be Jewish on campus during that time and offers insights into both what to look for when considering schools and how to respond should something similar happen on your campus. Learn more about Noa Fay in this now viral video here and about her AJC advocacy award here.
While this program is geared towards teens, college students, and their parents, it is open to all and the greater community.
We are now in the midst of our July Eco Challenge. Take the challenge and make being green part of being Jewish.
This month our focus is Plastic-Free Picnics. By reducing plastic usage, which often contributes to pollution and harm to wildlife, individuals are actively fulfilling their duty to preserve and protect the Earth as stewards. How does a plastic-free picnic align with Jewish values?
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World): Choosing a plastic-free picnic is a practical way to participate in tikkun olam by reducing one's ecological footprint and contributing to the overall health of the planet.
Bal Tashchit (Do Not Destroy): By avoiding single-use plastics at a picnic, individuals are adhering to this principle by minimizing waste and preventing harm to the environment
Community and Togetherness: Picnics often involve communal gatherings and shared meals, which are significant aspects of Jewish tradition. By organizing a plastic-free picnic, participants can promote community engagement while also fostering discussions about sustainability and environmental responsibility within the Jewish community.
Visit our July Eco Challenge web page for ways to enjoy a plastics-free picnic. Empowering people with the skills to go plastic-free, even just for one meal, is a great way to kick-start a bigger change.
