February 05, 2012   12 Sh'vat 5772
Aspen Jewish Congregation, Aspen, CO
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High Holy Days Food Drive  

 

LIFT UP WITH AJC’S SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE; TIKKUN OLAM ON FIRST FRIDAYS

In June, 2009 LIFT-UP opened the Aspen/Snowmass food pantry in response to the growing need for food aid caused by the economic downturn.  To date, this pantry has provided help to over 1000 of our neighbors.  Basic items that the pantry needs include: soup, beans, pasta and sauces, macaroni and cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, tuna and cereal.  The congregation will be collecting food on the first Friday of every month and at Rosh Hashanah services at Harris Hall.  By giving, you not only show your support for those who have so little, but also you express your gratitude for what you have so much of!

If you would like to know more about this committee and ways in which you can better our world, please contact Aimee at aimeeyllanes@mac.com.


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WindWalkers

WindWalkers, an Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center, is actively seeking committed volunteers. No previous horse experience is necessary. Trained volunteers will assist children with physical, emotional, social, developmental, or cognitive challenges during their weekly horseback riding sessions. WindWalkers is located at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Carbondale, CO. Please call Tracey Layton at 963-0583 for more information. Please make a difference today in the lives of our community's children and families with special needs.

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Pathfinders

Pathfinders Valley Angels are Needed: The Pathfinders Valley Angels are part of a non-profit called Pathfinders, who help cancer patients, and patients of other life threatening illnesses, their families and caregivers navigate the cancer process. They currently have 36 Angel volunteers, but need more as the demand for meals, prescription pick-up, errands and help in other small tasks can make a big difference to those in need. They are looking for more volunteers that can commit to making one meal per month and / or run one errand per month.

For more information, please call: Elizabeth Means, Executive Director Pathfinders National 970-925-1226
We are proud to include this NEW Social Action Section of the weekly congregation e-mail - people helping people! Thanks to congregants Lisa Bush and Jill Gruenberg for making a difference in the world...their own version of Tikkun Olam!

For a complete list of guidelines and to submit listings, email: Lisa Bush atlisa@rof.netand/or Jill Gruenberg at ericandjill@ecoisp.com.

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Leadville Jewish Cemetery Clean-up

 

Did you know that the congregation has participated in a wonderful community mitzvah for many years? B'nai Brith-Denver, B'nai Vail, and the AJC have come together each summer to help maintain the Jewish cemetery in Leadville. The first Jewish settlers to migrate westward settled in this historic mining town and although the Jewish population has dwindled in the area, the cemetery's fences are painted, the weeds weeded, and new tombstones are dedicated annually!

The Leadville Cemetery Clean-up Event 2009 was not only gratifying for those who attended, but lots of fun too!
Thank you to those who came and to those who could not but donated much needed gardening equipment!
Please do think about helping out next year!

Donations to support the Cemetery are welcome throughout the year.
Checks can be made out to:
B'nai B'rith Cemetery Fund
350 S. Dahlia St.
Denver, CO 80246

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