Shalom b’Harim Engages in Tikkun Olam
The North Georgia congregation has recently coordinated several community-minded programs.
Shalom b’Harim, the Jewish community of the North Georgia Mountains, recently participated in two community service activities in support of the congregation’s commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
Since January, the congregation has collected approximately 100 pounds of food as well as financial donations for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, the Gainesville-based agency that serves 65 partner organizations in Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin, and Union counties. Donations are requested at each Shabbat service and other gatherings.
In addition, congregants participated in a bowl-painting event in support of the Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowl Luncheon fundraiser, which takes place in September. The group will gather for another bowl-painting event on July 13.
On April 25, six individuals from Shalom b’Harim took part in the Northeast Georgia History Center’s “Homeschool Day” for homeschooled children from around the area. The theme of the event was World War II. Congregants talked about family members’ experiences during the war and invited students to draw pictures of things that made them happy – inspired by artwork created by children during the Holocaust. Displays about Shabbat, bar and bat mitzvahs, and Passover were on hand, and everyone had an opportunity to taste matzo.
Shalom b’Harim, which has served the Jewish community of North Georgia for more than two decades, meets monthly in Gainesville for Shabbat services as well as for Passover and the High Holidays. To learn more and find a calendar of upcoming events, visit shalombarim.org or send e-mail to beit.sbh@gmail.com.
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