Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, is a central principle of Reform Judaism. Members of PTBE have many opportunities to engage in tikkun olam, including becoming a member of the Mitzvah Friends, making sandwiches for SSH, or through religious school and youth group projects. You can also find news from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, the social action arm of the Reform Movement. Brit Adamah—A Covenant with the Earth— As a follow-up to Rabbi Citrin's Rosh Hashanah sermon, you may download a copy of the Brit Adamah—A Covenant with the Earth— for the coming year. Decide what you will do this year to help save the earth! MATAN CHAIM: THE GIFT OF LIFE—Organ Donation To see the Reform Jewish Response on organ donation visit: http://urj.org/jfc/bioethics/donor/faqs/ Interfaith Hospitality Network PTBE is a founding member of Interfaith Hospitality Network (San Mateo County chapter). This coalition of churches and synagogues in San Mateo County provides shelter, meals, and assistance for homeless families, and that increases community involvement in direct service and advocacy. We are committed to providing compassionate care and support to homeless families with children through community supported shelter and intensive case management leading back to self-sufficiency. PTBE volunteers serve as hosts for homeless families staying with us. Volunteers may help a number of ways; prepare & serve meals, socialize with guests, or help children with homework. Other volunteers are needed for set-up and breakdown, food shoppers, and those who can do laundry. Please consider helping...volunteer just once a year, do just one thing, because together we have the power to transform the lives of the people we help. . . and our own. Please contact IHN Chair, Dolores Gould at or 650-357-8416 or call the temple office if you are interested in participating or would like more information..