One of our most active committees, the Global Mitzvah Team supports the international charitable projects of our Global Mitzvah Project, working to address poverty, health, and educational needs around the world.
They strive to fulfill Judaism’s commitment to Tikkun Olam, healing or repairing the world.
Their goals are funding sustainable projects with trusted partners and touching the next generation at Temple Emanuel. They educate the TE community by regular updates on their projects, class presentations, and bringing inspiring guest speakers.
Congregants are invited to join the Global Mitzvah Team and attend their meetings. Please contact the office (301.942.2000 / office@templeemanuelmd.org to be put in touch with the co-chairs.
Launched in 2007, Global Mitzvah’s recognitions has been recognized by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, from whom they received the Irving J. Fain Social Action Award at the 2013 Religious Action Center Consultation on Conscience.
Their work was also featured on the Religious Action Center blog, “One Way Our Congregation Pursues Global Social Justice – And You Yours Can, Too”
Rabbi Emeritus Warren Stone describes their mission as: “Imagine congregants motivated by core Jewish values … teaching our community that being a Jew means caring for needs around our world and making a difference in small ways.”
Global Mitzvah funds initiatives worldwide. Their criteria include the promotion of sustainable outcomes and working alliances with reputable non-profit or non-governmental organizations.
Partners have included: Innovation:Africa, Engineers Without Borders, Tevel b’Tzedek, Amigos de Santa Cruz, and Free the Slaves.
GMP has pinpointed critical areas of need in countries including Guatemala, Kenya, El Salvador, Uganda, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, and Cambodia.
Funds have been raised to improve health, education, safety, food security, and self-determination for women and children.
More than 30 projects have been supported in 18 countries, with more than $50,000 in donations.
As space allows, current project updates are included in our quarterly Kol Kore Newsletters or posted here.
2025 update
article from Adam
Global Mitzvah currently coordinates several annual events for the congregation, including:
Global Mitzvah has sponsored and coordinated many memorable events for Temple Emanuel and the wider community, including:
