What's Happening@CBSW
Tikkun Olam at CBSW: "Feeding Minds and Bodies"
CBSW's Social Action Committee provides multiple ways to give back to our local community, whether through time, money, or attention and raising awareness of local needs.
Two specific activities available through Social Action include support for the Montgomery County Food Bank and our ongoing snack food drive for homeless students in the Conroe ISD.
If you have questions about any Social Action Committee activity, please contact Jeri Dushkin or Maddy Collins.
Volunteer at the Montgomery County Food Bank
CBSW members (ages seven and older) can volunteer at the MoCo Food Bank on the first Friday of each month. The next shift is Friday, March 7, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. Sign up for any "first Friday volunteer opportunity."
Additionally, we have been given a rare Saturday time slot to volunteer at the Food Bank on April 26, 9:00 a.m.- noon. CBSW must provide at least 14 volunteers to hold that Saturday time slot, and sign-ups are due by March 1. Sign up today for this rare opportunity and spend Shabbat engaged in tikkun olam!
Snack-Food Drive for CISD Homeless Students
CBSW Social Action Committee distributes snacks and water to The Woodlands, College Park, and Grand Oaks High Schools, where the needs of homeless teens are significant.
Donation bins are located in the Social Hall and Sanctuary foyers for the collection of nonperishable food and drink items (monetary donations are also welcome!). All donations are appreciated.
All snacks must be individually wrapped. Suggestions include:
- Water bottles
- Maruchan Cup O Noodles (Chicken)
- Chips (large variety box; Doritos/Spicy Cheetos is a favorite)
- Cheese Its
- Fruity Granola Bars
- Oreos
- Chips Ahoy
- Mini chocolate bars
Thank you!
Sign Up for two upcoming Houston day trips
On March 26, we will travel to Houston for lunch and the Jewish Film Festival. The cost per participant is $32, which covers a seat on the bus, the driver's tip, and a movie ticket.
On March 31, we will travel to Houston to perform a mitzvah and enjoy lunch, followed by a Passover shopping experience. The cost per participant is $20, which covers a seat on the bus and the driver's tip.
Registration closes on March 12 for both experiences.
Join Rabbi Goldberg for our Winter/Spring Adult Ed Program
Registration is now OPEN for Camp Shalom and Camp Sababa!
A Look Ahead
Here's a snapshot of upcoming events. Please view our calendar for details of this month's events.
- March 4, 12:00 p.m.: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Goldberg
- March 5, 1:00 p.m.: Mahjongg
- March 6, 7:00 p.m.: Evening Mahjongg
- March 7, 1:00 p.m.: Social Action at MoCo Food Bank
- March 7, 7:30 p.m.: Shabbat Worship Service
- March 10, 12:30 p.m.: CBSW Europe Trip luncheon (invitation only)
- March 10, 1:00 p.m.: Knitzvah
- March 10, 7:00 p.m.: Introduction to Judaism class with Rabbi Goldberg
- March 14, 7:30 p.m.: Shabbat Worship Service - Friday Night Lights with the CBSW Band
- March 15, 8:30 a.m.: Shabbat Torah Study (in person and via Zoom)
- March 17, 1:00 p.m.: Knitzvah
- March 23, 9:00 a.m.: CBSW Community Blood Drive