The Social Action Committee

The Social Action Committee at Sinai Temple

The Social Action Committee at Sinai Temple is rooted in our shared commitment to performing mitzvot and living out our Jewish values. We focus on hands-on projects that make a real difference in our community and beyond. As the umbrella for all social action efforts at Sinai Temple, SAC helps connect members with opportunities to get involved, stay informed, and take meaningful action together.

Join Our Campaign &: MARK IT WITH A MITZVAH!

Honoring Simchas Through Good Deeds

What do YOU celebrate and how do you celebrate it? Commemorate events in your life by coming together with friends and family to fulfill a meaningful mitzvah.

Share Your Mitzvah and Simcha!

Email [email protected] and share your mitzvah and simcha with your Sinai Temple community. Your mitzvah can be announced from the bimah, featured on social media and highlighted at Shabbat morning services. Below is a list of great organizations that are always in need of a helping hand.

Internal Flagship Programs

Mitzvah Day

Mitzvah Day gives SAC members and volunteers a chance to engage streams of participants at the SAC station, offering a variety of projects designed for all ages. The SAC station served as a central hub, connecting organizations and expanding missions to support those in need. This year’s program promises to be equally vibrant and impactful.

Rock Wednesday

Held monthly, Rock Wednesday brings volunteers of all ages together for hands-on projects including Packing with Purpose, School on Wheels, handwritten letters to IDF troops, care kits for homeless individuals and veterans, and more. These creative and practical projects offer a living example of chesed and tzedakah. We’ve already hosted eight Rock Wednesdays this year, with more on the way.

High Holy Day Drive

Our most recent High Holy Day effort centered on two causes: supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Israeli wineries affected by the October 7 attacks. We collected over 600 cans of play dough for CHLA and partnered with “Project 24” to support Israeli wineries through our It’s a Date wine initiative, allowing congregants to purchase and enjoy meaningful bottles for the holidays.

KEEN Sundays

In partnership with KEEN and Zooz Fitness, SAC hosts monthly sports sessions for children and young adults with special needs in Sinai’s gym. These inclusive sessions create powerful bonds between participants and coaches, supported by dedicated SAC volunteers. Special thanks to Michelle Taus for her leadership in this initiative and in Mikey’s Walk, an annual event uplifting the same community.

For more information, please contact:
Rabbi Avi Taff – [email protected]
Amanda Harrison – [email protected]