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Bohm Social Justice Initiative

Cheshvan Social Action Month
October - November 2007

List of Cheshvan Activities

Click here to see Cheshvan Calendar of Activities

JCRC Outerwear Drive for the International Institute
through the month of October

Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves to the following Jewish organizations:

• JCRC at Jewish Federation Kopolow Building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146
• JCC at Carlyn H. Wohl Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146
• JCC at Marilyn Fox Building, Baxter & Wildhorse Creek Roads, 63005
• B’nai Amoona Early Childhood Center, Mason & Conway Roads, 63141
• Shirley Green Preschool at Shaare Emeth, Ballas & Ladue Roads, 63141

Or the following businesses:

• Clothes Tree, 2538 S. Brentwood, 63144
• Distinctions, 12354 Olive Street Road, 63141

For information call 314-442-3873

ITEMS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE TO RECENT IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

Coat Drive 2006 Phyllis Markus, Chair of JCRC Bohm Social Justice Initiative at the International Institute, unloading coats with her daughter, Hilary Cedergreen, and Shawna Brinson, International Institute Development Coordinator.

Tuesday, October 23 Poverty Simulation
6:00 pm Kosher Box Dinner 6:30 pm prompt – Poverty Simulation and
discussion at Temple Israel - #1 Rabbi Alvan Rubin Drive, Spoede & Ladue Roads. Sponsored by the Jewish Social Action Network. Could you survive a month in poverty? Many Americans are just one paycheck away from homelessness. Participate in a highly interactive, engaging and informative opportunity to understand the day– to–day realities of living in poverty and what religious communities can do to assist in community change. Appropriate for teens and adults of all ages. RSVP in advance, space
limited. Program is free of charge. Box Dinner - $10 pp – must be paid for by Monday, October 22 at 10 am – call 314-442-3873 or Click here to register online.