Tikkun Olam – Repairing the World – Committee Mission Statement
The mission of the CJC Tikkun Olam Committee is to guide our congregation to fulfill our communal responsibility to pursue the mitzvot of social, economic, and environmental justice through impactful activities. “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” (Deuteronomy 16:20)
Ongoing Efforts
- Hineni: CJC’s Caring Cooperative In Torah, Hineni means here I am. It is the answer to a sacred call for action. For this reason, Hineni is also the name of CJC’s newest initiative – Hineni: CJC’s Caring Cooperative. Hineni envisions a kehillah [community] deeply-connected and uplifted through our mutual care for one other. The Cooperative’s mission recognizes the covenantal relationships we share as members of CJC, and our dedication to co-creating a world [and a congregation] based in loving-kindness. Members of Hineni are currently serving in the following ways: Bringing meals to members experiencing lifecycle events including, but not limited to, birth, adoption, death, and unexpected illness, Driving members to and from CJC-sponsored events and Engaging in check-in calls to members – to provide a listening ear and to help connect CJC members to further resources.
- Helping an Afghan Refugee Family Resettle in Howard County CJC is a partnering organization involved in an interfaith response. Click here for an update of the interfaith partnership. For more information on how to participate, please contact Alex Ross, alexande_ross@comcast.net.
- Standing for Racial Justice strives to educate and motivate members to make CJC a welcoming community for all people, to educate our youth about racial injustice and the world community and to participate in community activities that promote a just society.
- Green Team educates the congregation in efforts to make OMI and CJC a greener organization and participates in a host of community efforts through the Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake including stream cleanup, etc.
- Immigration policies in the county and state are brought before the congregation to provide advocacy through partnering organizations and membership in HoCo Coalition for Immigration Justice.
- Grassroots each month congregants prepare a meal for the Grasroots shelter in Howard County. Register here or contact Marlene Trossman for more information.
- JSafe – provides training to recognize domestic abuse and offer resources for victims
Annual Efforts
- Bridges to Housing Stability’s Chili Cook-Off raises funds for this community organization that helps deal with homeless individuals and those needing affordable housing.
- Rebuilding Together brings CJC’s James Walsh Rebuilding Team to rehabilitate one home in Howard County.
- NAMI Annual Dinner is hosted by CJC volunteers for this organization which provides services for individuals and families dealing with mental illness.
- Red Cross Blood Drives
