Temple Beth Am is a member synagogue of Jewish World Watch, working to end genocide and mass atrocities worldwide by educating and mobilizing individuals, advocating for policy changes, and funding projects to support and build resilience in conflict-affected communities. Contact Dianne Shershow for more information.

Temple Beth Am is a member organization of One-LA, a network of religious and non-profits across LA County committed to building relational power and exercising that power to strengthen our communities and bring about a more just society. Contact Nancy Goldstone Henry Morgen or Paula Pearlman for more information.

Temple Beth Am is a member of the HIAS Welcome Campaign to educate the public about refugees, advocate with elected officials, and take direct action to support refugees settling in Southern California, in partnership with other synagogues and nonprofits. Opportunities to advocate, educate, or act on refugee issues available HERE. Contact Tyson Roberts for more information about the Taskforce.

Temple Beth Am assembles and distributes survival kits to the homeless during the Winter Holidays (with The Giving Spirit) and at Purim (Operation PB&J). Contact: Dianne Shershow for more information.

The Hesed Committee provides support and assistance for families in need within the Pressman community and beyond. Contact Susie Pretsky for more information.

The ECC invites families to participate in social action activities to build community and help others. Contact Gilda Nassir and Sara Onufer for more information.

Temple Beth’s Teen Council includes Tikkun Olam and Social Action activities among its programs. Contact Reut Sklar for more information.

Tikkun Olam is part of the Pressman Academy curriculum at all levels. Students in each grade, K-5, select a nonprofit to support during the year, such as SOVA, Tomchei Shabbos, or Friends of the IDF. Students in the middle school pass out gift cards, water, and cookies to the local homeless population multiple times each year, and make and serve food to the homeless for Sukkot, Purim, and Thanksgiving. Middle school students also volunteer with a number of nonprofits, such as PATH and the Friendship Circle, as part of the Got Mitzvah program.

Temple Beth Am and Pressman Academy each organize a number of interfaith programs over the course of the year, for the TBA membership or for Pressman students. Events in recent years have included hosting Iftar meals in partnership with the Pacifica Institute and community projects with the Tiyya Foundation, sponsored in part by a grant from Islamic Relief USA. The Islah Academy-Pressman Partnership gives Muslim and Jewish students an opportunity to meet and learn from each other multiple times over the course of the school year.

April Donation Drive: Welcome Home Kits for new PATH facility

PATH is opening a new permanent housing site in Marina Del Rey for 33 individuals deeply affected by COVID-19. You can help them settle in their new home by purchasing "Welcome Home Kits" - shower curtains, pillows, etc. Click HERE to help!

Contact Sofia Azizi with any questions about this project. 

February 28-March 19:

Pressman Day School and ECC are joining forces again to support Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. All items on this Amazon wishlist will go directly to Baby2Baby's warehouse for distribution and are high need items at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Onufer saranconufer@gmail.com or Susie Pretsky spretsky@gmail.com.  

Click here to contribute to the Downtown Women’s Center through their Amazon Wish List to have goods shipped directly to the center.