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Social Action

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  • Sunday ,
    FebFebruary  22 , 2026
     
     
    Trans Journeys
    Sunday, Feb 22nd 2:00p to 4:30p
    This event will provide the opportunity to hear directly from individuals who identify as transgender and from speakers who share expertise on challenges facing the trans community and ways you can help address them.
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  • Tuesday ,
    FebFebruary  24 , 2026
     
     
    Interfaith Symposium on Food Insecurity
    Tuesday, Feb 24th 7:00p to 8:30p
    Rabbi Emeritus George Gittleman of Congregation Shomrei Torah invites you to an Interfaith Symposium on Food Insecurity—a community gathering to learn, connect, and collaborate on addressing hunger in Sonoma County. The evening will feature Allison Goodwin, President & CEO of the Redwood Empire Food Bank, along with a panel of local partners engaged in front-line hunger relief: Linda Mansell – Windsor Presbyterian Church Maria Dwyer – Community Baptist Church, Santa Rosa Vicki Groniga – Elisha’s Pantry Participants will gain insight into the scope and impact of hunger in our region and explore practical, collaborative ways faith communities and community members can support neighbors in need. The symposium is co-sponsored by Elisha’s Pantry, an interfaith non-profit dedicated to alleviating hunger in Santa Rosa, and the Social Action Committee of Congregation Shomrei Torah. All are welcome—leaders and members of faith-based organizations, community partners, and anyone interested in helping address hunger in Sonoma County.
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  • Sunday ,
    MarMarch  22 , 2026
     
     
    Embracing Our Neighbors: Immigrant Stories and How to Help
    Sunday, Mar 22nd 1:00p to 3:00p
    Learn from a panel of community members how the fear of ICE raids and immigration policies has affected their ability to work, obtain healthcare, educate children, and stay in this country. Don’t feel powerless; our speakers and organizations will present concrete ways to help.
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Ongoing SAC Projects

Elisha’s Pantry

We partner with Christ United Methodist Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church to distribute food to people in need.  The pantry, which is at 1717 Yulupa Avenue, is open on Thursday afternoons. To sign up to work at the pantry, click here.

Other Projects

The Social Action Committee has presented films, forums, and panel discussions highlighting current issues. Past programs have addressed criminal justice reform, homelessness, election concerns, gun violence, money bail, immigration issues, the climate crisis and much more. If there is an issue of specific importance to you, please let us know – and join us. For more information, contact the CST office.

Social Action Resources

The Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, California is a valuable resource with up-to-date analyses of key social justice topics through a Jewish lens. The RAC also has action guides for urgent social issues specifically within our state, read more.

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Postcarding for Democracy 2024

 

 

Congratulations! You stepped up to help and your participation in this project will make a difference in the November election.

In our just completed nine-week campaign, CST members hand wrote 6,290  postcards targeted to get out the vote in Georgia. This state has a documented history of voter suppression, especially in rural communities of color. We estimate that approximately 200 CST families participated in this effort.

Many upcoming races are very close and will be decided by a few thousand votes.

Thank you very, very much  for helping.

~The Social Action Committee

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Fall 2023 Series

Facing the Challenges... Together ("The Future") Presented on Nov 5th. This event was not recorded. In a community in conversation format, we explored ways minority communities can mutually support each other.


Racism: From Underground to "In Your Face" ("The Present") Presented on Oct 15th. Click Here to watch the recording. Antisemitism and anti-Asian racism is rising after staying underground for decades. How bad is it? How are we feeling the effects? How are our youth experiencing it? 


Sonoma Stories: Starting Over in a Strange Land ("The Past") Presented on Sep 10th. Click Here to watch the recording. Discover the fascinating histories of Jewish, Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino immigration to Sonoma County. 

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Spring 2023 Series

Latin Jewish history and the current experience of Latin Jews in the Bay Area with Jewtina y Co. Watch the Recording Here. Originally Aired January 22

Building an inclusive Jewish community for Black, African American, and mixed-race Jews with Be’chol Lashon. Watch the Recording Here. Originally Aired February 26

Sample an Asian Jewish Seder with LUNAR. Originally Aired March 11

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Click Here to volunteer for a shift at Elisha’s Pantry.

 

Check out a Social Action Committee meeting. For more info, contact the office.

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Social Action Committee Accomplishments in 2022 

January - August - We arranged and worked on the “Reclaim Our Vote” postcard campaign. Over 6500 postcards were sent to voters from Congregation Shomrei Torah.

June - Many Social Action committee members as well as other congregants marched in the annual Santa Rosa Gay Pride Parade. A phenomenal community event.

July - Several committee members attended the Reproductive Rights March in Santa Rosa. Some committee members participated in non-partisan political canvassing with NBOP in Petaluma.

October - Some individual members of the Social Action Committee did political canvassing work in Arizona, Nevada, and Central California.

November - We worked with the STaRS children and staff to prepare 500 bags of needed items to be handed out to those unsheltered in our community. A true mitzvah project for all of us. We will be doing more intergenerational work with the children into the new year.

December - We organized our annual successful Winter Clothing Drive for Elisha’s Pantry. Some committee members worked with the STaRS children at their annual Hannukah event.

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Thu, February 12 2026 25 Sh'vat 5786