Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam
B’nai Havurah has an active Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) Committee which works to help alleviate hunger, homelessness, disease, ignorance, abuse, and oppression among all people. In addition, the committee works to preserve the health of the global ecosystem upon which all life depends. Tikkun Olam is prepared to take action, both individually and as a community, that is ethically and socially responsible.
Apply for a Grant
The Tikkun Olam Committee welcomes grant proposals for social action projects that will be initiated by a congregation member or agency.
Tikkun Olam grants go to projects that act on the Tikkun Olam obligation to repair the world. We encourage submission of proposals that address problems such as child poverty, domestic violence, homelessness and saving the earth. Previous projects funded through Tikkun Olam have been sponsored by groups such as Women4Women Knitting4Peace, Place Bridge Academy, Kavod on the Road, Jewish Family Service, the Kenya-based Sharing Hope for Communities, the Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Alliance, Family Tree and Ekar Farm.
Please download forms here or contact the office at 303-388-4441 and we will mail or email you an application. Grant proposals are accepted any time.
Use the form below to apply for a grant, or download and print out the form provided.
General Information for Requests to the B’nai Havurah Tikkun Olam Grant Program
Purpose: The purpose of the Program is to fund Tikkun Olam activities sponsored by or involving B’nai Havurah members. The funds are made possible by $9/year (half shekel) contributions from B'nai Havurah members and young adults who are bar/bat mitzvahs, as well as other contributions. The Tikkun Olam Committee has the responsibility of allocating monies to activities that contribute to the "healing of the world" and are consistent with the Mission and Values Statements of B'nai Havurah (see Appendix 1). The Tikkun Olam Committee awards these monies through grants approved by its Grants Subcommittee.
Form: Requests for funding must come from B’nai Havurah members and provide information using the attached application form. Requests should be brief, readable, and informative. Requests by e-mail are encouraged and should be sent to tikkunolam@bnaihavurah.org.
Deadline for Submission: The Tikkun Olam Grants Sub-committee accepts project proposals for Tikkun Olam grant funds at any time. Every effort will be made by the Subcommittee to decide whether to fund grant requests within two weeks of receiving a proposal. Applications not receiving funds may be revised and resubmitted.
Amount to be Allocated: Requests for Tikkun Olam Grants are limited to no more than $500.
Criteria: Applications will be evaluated for inclusivity, cost effectiveness, level of benefit to - and participation by - the B’nai Havurah community, the Jewish community and the community as a whole.
Grants Subcommittee Decisions are Final. The Subcommittee will review all requests and make decisions based on the above criteria. Its decisions will be final. Reasons for denial will be provided to all whose grant requests are not funded.
Deadline for Use of Funds Awarded: Funds granted by the Grants Subcommittee must be used no later than one year from the date they are provided to the grantee.
If you wish to download and print the proposal form, use this link: Grant Form - 2014
You may also complete the online form below.
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The Other Half
Calendar of Events
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Saturday
Dec 7Truah Human Rights Shabbat with Jenifer Rodriguez is the Managing Attorney of the Migrant Farm Worker Division
Shabbat, Dec 7th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Friday
Dec 13
Friday, Dec 13th 4:30p to 6:00p
December 14 marks the seventh anniversary of the heartbreaking Sandy Hook massacre that stole the lives of 20 grade school children and 6 school staff members. As Shabbat begins, let's join together to remember the children of Sandy Hook and all those who have died by gun violence, before going out with signs to the Monaco and Leetsdale intersection to raise awareness about the need to end gun violence now. Brought to you by members and friends of Havurah B'kavod Jose Diaz. -
Saturday
Dec 14
Shabbat, Dec 14th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Saturday
Dec 14
Shabbat, Dec 14th 4:15p to 9:00p
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Sunday
Dec 15
Sunday, Dec 15th 9:45a to 11:30a
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Dec 21
Shabbat, Dec 21st 9:30a to 11:30a
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Wednesday
Dec 25
Wednesday, Dec 25th 7:00p to 9:30p
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Thursday
Dec 26
Thursday, Dec 26th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Friday
Dec 27
Friday, Dec 27th 5:30p to 8:00p
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Sunday
Jan 5Books and Bagels: The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish
Sunday, Jan 5th 10:00a to 11:30a
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish All are welcome! -
Friday
Jan 24Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: Blues & Gospel Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Jan 24th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Friday
Jan 24
Friday, Jan 24th 6:45p to 9:00p
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Sunday
Feb 2Books and Bagels: Either The Notorious Ben Hecht by Julien Gorbach or Ben Hecht: Fighting Words by Adina Hoffman
Sunday, Feb 2nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Books and Bagels: Either The Notorious Ben Hecht by Julien Gorbach or Ben Hecht: Fighting Words by Adina Hoffman All are welcome! -
Wednesday
Feb 19
Wednesday, Feb 19th 6:45p to 9:00p
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Friday
Feb 28Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: Yiddishkeit Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Feb 28th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Sunday
Mar 1Books and Bagels: The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg
Sunday, Mar 1st 11:30a to 1:00p
Books and Bagels: The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg All are welcome! -
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Mar 7
Shabbat, Mar 7th 6:45p to 9:00p
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Friday
Mar 27Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: The Beatles Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Mar 27th 6:30p to 8:30p
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Sunday
Apr 5Books and Bagels: And How are You Dr. Sacks? by Lawrence Weschler
Sunday, Apr 5th 11:30a to 1:00p
Books and Bagels: And How are You Dr. Sacks? by Lawrence Weschler All are welcome! -
Friday
Apr 24Kabbalat Shabbat Experience: Reggae Shabbat with Potluck Dinner
Friday, Apr 24th 6:30p to 8:30p
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