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Social Action

At Temple Solel we seek the divine spark in each individual by working together, based on the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam and the teachings of Torah, to help the needy in our community and affect social change. We invite you to become part of our tapestry of neighbors helping neighbors, striving to fulfill our mission of being a vibrant and engaged social action community. 

“It is not upon you to finish the work, but you are not free to ignore it” -Mishnah, Pirkei Avot 2:21

Social Action Leadership

Social Action Chair: Joan Matlock – solelsocialaction@templesolel.org

Social Action Coordinators:
Linda Ribnik, Robert Ransom, and Susan Wine                                                                                                                      

Tikkun Olam
Social Action – Acts of Kindness at Solel

  • The gift of life: American Red Cross Blood Drive – Signup info coming in eNUZ or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/
  • Heat relief supplies: Arizona Faith Network – Heat Relief Collection Site. Drop off crucial
    supplies in the Temple lobby: Water bottles, nonperishable snacks, cooling towels, and hygiene
    items are welcome.
  • St. Vincent de Paul: Members handle the evening meal every Tuesday at the center. On
    average, 150 individuals receive meals. For more info, please contact Jimmy Weisman at
    james.weisman70@aol.com
  • Knitting for a Purpose: Crafters meet as a group and work independently to provide goods to
    CASA, Hushabye Nursery, and the Marine Corps for homeless vets. For more info, please
    contact Carol Brillman at azuwmad@gmail.com
  • Saving Amy: Groceries are collected just prior to Thanksgiving for families who have recently
    moved in to their homes. A list of families to adopt will be available in the coming months. For
    more info, please contact Joan Matlock at joaniematlock@gmail.com
  • Family Promise: The temple hosts families in transition from homeless. We provide a safe
    environment during times of transition for these families. Upcoming dates to be announced.
    For more info, please contact Susan Wine at susanwine1@gmail.com
  • Spin A Little Love: Support military families and others in the community in need of gifts for the
    holiday. More info to come.
  • Mitzvah Day: A day for members and their families to participate in various activities to give
    back to our community. Coming February 2026

G’milut Chasadim—acts of loving kindness

Family Promise:
Temple Solel members volunteer to help plan evening activities and meals for homeless families during our host week quarterly at Temple Solel.

Thanksgiving Meal Project:
Prior to Thanksgiving, Solel members come together as a community to create and package individual Thanksgiving meals for Saving Amy, an organization supporting those who are transitioning from homeless shelters to apartments. Last year we made 90 turkey dinners with all the fixings.

Spin a Little Love:
Each December Temple Solel members support military families and community members in need with gifts for the holidays.                                                                                                                                                      

Mitzvah Day:
Solel members and the Raker Religious School participate in various projects at Solel and in the community that benefit a variety of charitable organizations.                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

  Advocacy/Shinui Kivun—changing the status quo