String of Pearls: Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World

There can be no real change of heart without a real change of mind.”
— Mordecai M. Kaplan

Who we are! An Article from The Jewish State

We live in a fragmented world that pulls us in too many directions and leaves individuals feeling a sense of profound isolation. To counteract such damaging tendencies, our congregation strives to be a community dedicated to performing deeds of loving kindness for each other and for the larger community. We are a community of individuals who have chosen to stand by each other through the major passages of life—occasions of celebration and times of adversity. We seek to extend this caring beyond our own congregation by engaging in community service. Our Hebrew actively supports tzedakah and community outreach projects throughout the year.

Tzedakah Programs

During the last year, the String of Pearls knitting group made hats and scarves to be distributed at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and caps for oncology patients.

We are currently working on school supplies and backpacks for TASK patrons and El Centro de Recursos patrons to be delivered by mid-August.

For the High Holidays, String of Pearls has a goal to collect 1/2 ton of food from our members and guests for those in our community in need. Our Rosh Hashanah collections will go to the Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) and we are collecting for the Trenton Crisis Ministry on Yom Kippur.

For Rosh Hashanah, the JCFS is requesting
• Seasons tuna and sardines,
• Peter Pan or Skippy peanut butter,
• Goya canned beans,
• Parmalat milk,
• hot and cold boxed cereal.
Please make sure all products are marked kosher

For Yom Kippur, the Crisis Ministry is requesting:
• canned meats
• vegetables and fruit
• tuna and peanut butter
• hot cereal or small boxes of cold cereal
• small jams and honey in plastic containers
• boxed macaroni and cheese
• 1lb. bags dried beans
• 2lb. bags of rice
• boxes of Jello and pudding
• packaged cookies.

We will also accept checks or cash donations for both organizations at our High Holiday Welcome Table.