Social Responsibility

LINDA AND GERALD MARSDEN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PILLAR

Advocating to repair our world – our goal is to educate, engage, and enlighten the community on the issues impacting the nation and our neighbors. After all, we’re in this together!

MLK WEEKEND 2025

Honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service projects, food drives, film screenings, educational opportunities, and more. Come together to make a difference and uphold Dr. King’s enduring principles of equality and justice.

MOVIES WITH A MISSION
Join us monthly for a thought-provoking social responsibility film that’s sure to inspire!
Sundays, 3-5pm
February 23, March 23, April 27, May 18, and June 22
$5 members / $8 nonmembers

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Hosted by GRACE (Greater Roslyn Association for Chinese Enrichment)
Saturday, February 8

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S TEA
Women of all ages and backgrounds are invited for an evening of camaraderie and connection. Share your favorite stories, indulge in delicious treats, and celebrate the diverse culinary traditions of our community. Participants are asked to bring a dessert reflecting their culture!
Thursday, March 20, 7-8pm

ALL ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Be part of the Global Day of Service with a project dedicated to Earth Day.
Sunday, April 6, 10am-12pm

EARTH DAY SHABBAT
Explore the connection between Judaism and caring for the planet while enjoying
an Earth-friendly vegetarian meal!
Friday, April 25, 6pm

PRIDE MONTH RAINBOW CHALLAH BAKE
Come together as a loving and harmonious community and show that hate and prejudice have no home at SJJCC. Create a rainbow challah to symbolize unity and joy. This event is fun for all ages, and you’ll leave with a beautiful challah (for you or a friend)!
Tuesday, June 17, 6-7:30pm
$5 members / $10 nonmembers per challah

What are you passionate about?

Anti-semitism and Bias Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Climate Justice
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Gun Violence Prevention
LGBTQ + Rights
Racial Inequality
Voting Rights

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY PARTNERS + RESOURCES

THE EQUALITY ACT
Keshet and its partners are mobilizing Jewish communities in support of the Equality Act. The Equality Act is proposed federal legislation that would establish non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans. Congress needs to hear from us that we want the Equality Act passed and sent to President Biden who has promised to sign it.

Go to keshetonline.org/equalityact and use the interactive form to quickly send an email/tweet a message to your senators and request stamped postcard packs from Keshet that you can mail to your senators in Congress.

Interested in learning how to connect, engage, and/or take action on the issues that face many communities across the world, as well as our own? Here is a list of organizations dedicated to the education of constructive social engagement and social responsibility.