As Chanukah draws near, it’s the perfect time to spread joy and hope within our community. Explore the opportunities below to make a meaningful impact this holiday season.
Sinai Family Shelter
Sinai Family Shelter Host Week Sunday, December 15-Sunday, December 22 We provide temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness through Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb various weeks throughout the year. Come together and directly impact the lives of others through our Sinai Family Shelter! Temple Sinai provides the facilities but we need your help with dinner, miscellaneous supplies, overnight hosting, Saturday day hosting, assisting the families with move in and move out, and laundry. Teens in grades 9-12 can volunteer to play with the kids and help with homework.
We've made it to our final Eco Challenge of the year - The Ultimate Challenge!
Chanukah can be a time for both joy and eco-friendly practices that align with Jewish values, respecting both the holiday's spirit and the environment. This Chanukah, we invite you to celebrate sustainably and honor our responsibility to the planet. Rooted in Jewish values like Bal Taschit (do not waste) and Shomrei Adamah (Guardians of the Earth), The Ultimate Challenge offers actions to reduce waste, conserve resources, and create meaningful memories. From eco-friendly decorations to gifts with minimal environmental impact, each night brings a new opportunity to light up the holiday with care for the Earth and each other. Together, let’s make a difference.
Shomrei Adamah: Environmental Awareness Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 pm Our commitee meets virtually every month to discuss environmental initiatives at Sinai as well as in Georgia. Please join us!
Friends of Refugees Volunteers are needed for these Friends of Refugees (FOR) programs resuming in January.
Parwana: English for Women: Act as a teacher’s aide in English classes for Afghan women. Classes take place in Clarkston. Females only and you must be 21. Learn more here.
Refugee Family Literacy: Work with children in their infant, toddler, and preschool classes Monday-Thursday in Stone Mountain. The commitment is once a week 9:00 am-12:30 pm (shorter shift possible). Must be 21. Learn more here.
Backpack Buddies Wednesdays, 10:00 am Let's help feed some deserving students at Powers Ferry Elementary! Backpack Buddies packs and delivers bags of food for kids to bring home every Friday to ensure they have meals and snacks over the weekend.
Community Assistance Center Food Pantries Share a few hours of your time in the CAC's food pantries. We have three opportunities each month to help. Assist two Mondays at the South Sandy Springs Food Pantry and volunteer at the main Food Pantry & Thrift Store every third Saturday.
- Saturday, December 21, 9:00 am, Mini-Market Food Pantry (8607 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30350). - Monday, January 6 and 13, 9:00 am, South Sandy Springs Food Pantry, 120 Northwood Drive Suite 150. Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Atlanta Airport USO Christmas is coming to the Atlanta USO. Their next volunteer dates at the Atlanta Airport are Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day). There are two shifts available each from day 10:00 am-2:00 pm and 2:00 pm-6:00 pm. Please confirm your availability with sign up. Must be 18.
Camp Jenny Dinner & Silent Auction Friday, January 31, 6:30 pm Camp Jenny Spaghetti Dinner is back again! Enjoy a Friday night Shabbat service led by teens followed by the ultimate spaghetti dinner and a silent auction. This is a fun, family-friendly fundraiser benefiting Camp Jenny.
