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Through our Social Action Committee, the members of Ahavat Torah enjoy the opportunity to perform Tikkun Olam as part of our commitment as Jewish people in helping to ‘heal the world’.

We are currently involved in the following projects:
  • “ADOPT-A-FAMILY”:  Supporting families in need at holiday time in conjunction with Jewish Family Services.  
  • AHAVAT TORAH GOING GREEN:  Implementing eco-friendly practices at our weekly Shabbat pot-luck lunches, including the use of real plates, silverware and napkins instead of paper and plastic.
  • AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE:  Raising awareness about global hunger and distributing food locally to those in need.
  • BEYOND COAL CAMPAIGN:  Informing the community about the importance of the Beyond Coal Campaign to replace coal with renewable, non-polluting energy sources in Los Angeles by 2020.
  • BLOOD DRIVES:  Encouraging Ahavat Torah members to periodically participate in blood drives at local hospitals and with the Red Cross.
  • CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE:  Helping traumatized children and families to lead healthier lives.  Some of the activities we provide include a spa day for the moms, playing games with the children and an afternoon at the beach.
  • JEWISH WORLD WATCH:  Addressing the strife in Darfur and the Congo. Ahavat Torah members routinely participate in the annual JWW Walk.
  • SOVA COMMUNITY FOOD & RESOURCE PROGRAM:  Providing cooking oil and food to alleviate hunger in Los Angeles.  Ahavat Torah members volunteer at SOVA pantries and have sponsored a shelf to hold the oil we give to SOVA.  With love, this shelf has been named in memory of Gene and Kimball Marsh, an indefatigable mother-son team who spearheaded the Oil for SOVA program.
  • VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL:   Volunteering for this annual festival, Ahavat Torah members support this event which celebrates the performing and visual arts of students with disabilities in LAUSD and the 81 Los Angeles County School Districts.  The Very Special Arts Festival was co-founded 32 years ago by Ahavat Torah member Jean Katz.

If you want to learn more about how to be a part of these inspiring activities, please call the Ahavat Torah telephone line (310) 362-1111. 

All are welcome.