Tikkun Olam

Click here for the \Social Action brochure_2025 distributed at our Mishkan Or Stern/Samuels Social Action Lecture and learn more about what’s coming up.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:

IGAH Interfaith Book Discussions:
Saturday, October 4, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Join us for Coffee & Conversation at Nervous Dog Coffee Shop (LaPlace, 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood) Sponsored by the IGAH Community Committee. Please register through this link: https://forms.gle/M7j6jDMPyH3kqVGA6

Sunday, October 5, 2:30 PM
Book Discussion: Snow in August by Pete Hamill at Heights Christian Church, 2860 Coventry Rd., Shaker Heights.
Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 PM Book Discussion: Woodworking by Emily St. James at Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights
Please use this link to register for each of these book discussions: http://bit.ly/3Umb2Bi

Want to Learn more The Interfaith Group against Hate? Join us on Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 to 8:00 PM IGAH Monthly Planning Committee, held in October at Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights. Contact David Biegel at david.biegel@case.edu for more information about this event.

The Interfaith Group Against Hate

In May 2024, Interfaith Group Against Hate galvanized local and international attention on the burning of 100 Beachwood Library books on LGBTQ+ themes, Black history & Jewish values. The protest was followed by book fairs collecting and acquiring 1,000 books in response to destruction of 100 library books. IGAH is now planning book discussions at faith institutions, fostering unity and combating hatred.

Helping An Afghan Family

In early Summer, Rabbi Joshua Caruso shared a message about Mishhan Or’s support of an Afghan family. To read his message found here (halfway down the page) and you can help by making a donation here thru Mishkan Or , and selecting HIAS in drop-down menu.

Greater Cleveland Congregations

Our community has a deep-rooted legacy in social justice, with a history of involvement in Greater Cleveland Congregations a grassroots coalition of over 30 local faith communities and allied organizations. Through GCC’s commitment to community organizing, we address systemic injustices, leading to meaningful reforms in healthcare, education, criminal justice gun violence, and employment. For further information, and to learn more about GCC, contact core team leader David Biegel at david.biegel@case.edu.

Interfaith Group Against Hate (IGAH)

The Interfaith Group Against Hate (IGAH) is a group of faith-based congregations who have joined together to be a voice in society to challenge the rise in hate groups and white supremacy. The group, which represents many religious traditions, plans educational events, relationship-building events, and strategic research toward action.

For more information connect with Donna Weinberger, IGAH lead, at drw508@gmail.com.

Racial Justice Task Force

Our ongoing work will be integrated into broader social justice efforts, allowing congregants to collectively set priorities and shape our future engagement. Together, we will explore various initiatives and educational programs while developing and deepening relationships with community partners including, but not limited to, Elizabeth Baptist Church and Rid-All Green Partnership.

Our community is passionate about a range of issues

Join us and share your voice!

In the coming months, we’ll be organizing house meetings to build community, share our social justice passions, and explore ways to collaborate.

Sign up for updates

Connect with Co-Chairs Laura Creed lwcreed@gmail.com and/or Patti London pklondon@me.com to receive future programming information.