tikkun olam - repairing the world
Inspired by our ancestors' bravery in the face of injustice and our hope to leave the next generations a promising future, we heed our tradition’s call to seek peace, pursue justice, and care for all of creation. Leading and collaborating in our region, we cultivate relationships of care for our neighbors, fellow Jews, Israel, and all peoples that translate ethical tradition into action. For inquiries: jcogs@jcogs.org
mlk mitzvah day
Join us Monday, January 19, 2026 for our Second MLK Mitzvah Day
Each JCOGS Tikkun Olam committee or initiative is being encouraged to identify or lead a project that reflects their passions, connections, and interests, while fostering collaboration within the broader community whenever possible, and some have already begun. We are looking to address all of the topics generated in our plan for this calendar year! It’s a chance for the whole JCOGS community to come together in service and honor Dr. King’s legacy.
If you’d like to get involved, email jcogs@jcogs.org with your ideas, interests, or ways you can help. Once you email, we can get you connected with a project or initiative. You don’t need to attend in person—any contribution counts!
take action
Cooking and Caring for Others and Food Justice
United Community Church of Morrisville Warming Shelter
Monday afternoons from 1-3PM, Serving Hot Soup & Music. Contact Patti Rubin, (patti6036@gmail.com).JCOGS Receives Grant Funds for Shelter Meals
The Vermont Community Foundation awarded a Green Mountain Fund grant of $5,000 to JCOGS to support tikkun olam cooking for local shelters. This grant will allow us to expand our cooking program from twice monthly to every week. Join us in the kitchen every Tuesday to cook meals for people experiencing homelessness in our community. We are grateful to Stacy Burnstein for her work to secure this grant. Contact Stacy Burnstein at stacyeveburnstein@gmail.com or jcogs@jcogs.org for details.Advocacy & Action
JCOGS Social Action Response Team: Help JCOGS respond to issues as they arise, lead our community towards action by first developing a process. Email jcogs@jcogs.org to get connected to others who are planning.
You can help USCRI refugees resettle in Vermont by bringing specific items in need listed below. Please bring donations to JCOGS. Donations are being accepted until 1/15/2026.
Personal hygiene items (shampoo, soap, deodorant)
Cleaning supplies - newPots and pans
Dishes (full sets only)
Knives and other cooking utensils
Bedding (sheets/blankets/comforters) - twin, full, and queen (no king-size)
Pillows (new and in original packaging only)
Diapers/pull-ups (all sizes except preemie) - new
Baby wipes - new
50$ grocery cards
Climate Action
If you are interested in climate friendly initiatives please join us on Zoom the last Sunday of the month from 6-7pm. Email jcogs@jcogs.org for more information.
Sorting donations
Gleaning at Salvation Farms
Bringing donations to the food shelf
Chesed phone calling
If you are interested in environmental initiatives, contact jcogs@jcogs.org
Check out our LGBTQ+ page and updates
The JCOGS mitzvah garden is a delight for all. It provides fresh food for the kitchen and connection and learning for both children and adults alike.
