Social Action

The Social Action Committee of Congregation B'nai Yisrael provides an opportunity for all to become involved in numerous causes and issues, including both the work of local charitable organizations as well as those of national and international scope. Our teens are invited to participate in Midnight Runs in which clothes, bags of food, and a little hot soup or coffee are delivered to various locations in New York City. We support the Food PATCH (People Allied to Combat Hunger) program here in Westchester County by working with the Armonk Food Emporium to collect food on selected weekends, a High Holiday food drive, weekly collections at Shabbat services, and donated food baskets. In observance of Hunger Awareness Month, the temple participated with all the other churches in town to sponsor a hugely successful “Hunger Banquet.” Our Giving Gourmets cook meals for patients who are recovering from illness. At Congregation B'nai Yisrael, caring about and caring for our fellow human beings is a passion as well as a mitzvah for us.