April 3, 2026
We are thrilled to share the launch of our new Tikkun Olam Club as part of our Religious School! Open to students in grades PK–5, this special program meets once a month before school and is already off to a wonderful start, with two well-attended gatherings full of energy, creativity, and kindness.
We launched the program in January with a special in-school experience to build excitement and frame the importance of this work. Students participated in station-based learning about hunger and food insecurity, as well as the value of ma’achal re’evim. As part of the program, participants packed 75 lunches for The Open Shelter.
At our first official before-school meeting, students created heartfelt thank-you cards for the police departments that serve Beth Tikvah, expressing gratitude for their role in keeping our community safe. At our second meeting, students focused on bringing joy to others by creating beautiful Passover decorations for the residents of Wexner Heritage Village.
This program is made possible by an incredible group of parent volunteers who partner with me each month to plan these meaningful, hands-on service projects. Their dedication and enthusiasm have helped bring this vision to life. Thank you to Apryl Ash, Jessica Horowitz-Moore, Julie Snyder, and Amanda Steller for your work on this program!
The Tikkun Olam Club has been a dream in the making for several years, and we feel so grateful to now have the passionate lay leadership to make it a reality. We look forward to watching it continue to grow as our students learn the power of giving back, living Jewish values, and making a difference in the world.
Written by Morissa Freiberg-Vance, RJE
Director of Education & Lifelong Learning