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“Do justice, love mercy.”
— Micah 6:8
Join Temple Israel of Boston’s efforts to make a righteous impact in our synagogue, city, and beyond!
Tikkun Central is the space to act, engage, challenge, and connect for justice and compassion.
Tikkun Central is our members, staff, clergy, community partners, and everyone in our orbit who wants to partner for change. Our work is dynamic and reflects our changing world and our mission to make a righteous impact.
Opportunities of Righteous Impact
- Food Justice
- Immigrant Justice
- Economic Justice
- Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO)
- Reproductive Justice
- Voting Rights
- Criminal Justice Reform: Partakers
- Gun Violence Prevention and recovery
- TI Cares
- Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: Strengthening a culture of belonging
Spread the Light — Giving Opportunity for Chanukah!
Soles for All Souls
Please bring new socks and slippers in all sizes. Temple Israel is partering with Thrifty Threads, our friends at United Parish. The donation box will be in the Atrium in Tzedekah Row throughout the week of Chanukah: December 14 – 22.
Join Us for These Upcoming Events
Grub of The Hub
Date
December 18, 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join with Tikkun Central at Temple Israel as we adventure to Black-owned restaurants around our city. Register to join us on Thursday, December 18 at...
Join La Colaborativa For Their Holiday Food and Toy/Clothing
Date
December 20, 2025
Time
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Join La Colaborativa's Holiday food bank and fair on Saturday, Dec 20th. Please celebrate Shabbat with us onsite for morning services and Torah Stud...
Make Lunches For Those In Need
Date
January 11, 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
Join us as we prepare bagged lunches for those in need. This is a wonderful activity in which all ages can participate. We will make at least 400 ba...
Shabbat Tzedek with Rahsaan Hall, President and CEO of The Urban League of Easter Massachusetts
Date
January 16, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online at 6:00 p.m. for an inspirational Shabbat Tzedek, a Sabbath of Justice, to celebrate the values of Rev. Dr. Martin Lu...
Shabbat Tzedek Torah Study
Date
January 17, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
We begin our Shabbat morning with t’filah in mixed presence, led by our TI clergy, followed by an engaging Torah study, steeped in the themes of ...
Service with Bethel AME Church Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Date
January 18, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Join us and our neighbors at Bethel AME Church, 38 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, for a Sunday worship service and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...
GBIO Listening Session
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
It’s no secret that our nation is on a different path than many of us have seen in our lifetime. To change the trajectory, we must continue our trad...
Make Lunches For Those In Need
Date
February 8, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Join us as we prepare bagged lunches for those in need. This is a wonderful activity in which all ages can participate. We will make at least 400 ba...
Make Lunches For Those In Need
Date
March 8, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Join us as we prepare bagged lunches for those in need. This is a wonderful activity in which all ages can participate. We will make at least 400 ba...
Get Involved
- Connect with Tali Puterman Assistant Director of Social Justice Engagement to learn more.
- Sign up for JustNews, our weekly Justice Newsletter to learn more about upcoming opportunities.
- Do you have questions, concerns, or interest areas? Complete this form to let us know your thoughts and questions.
Our Partners
Dayenu
Partakers
JALSA
Louis D. Brown
Peace Institute
Southern Jamaica
Plain Health
Center
Mass. Coalition
to Prevent Gun
Violence
GBIO
La Colaborativa
Greater Boston Food
Bank
Massachusetts
Religious Action
Center of
Reform Judaism
Massachusetts
Immigrant & Refugee
Advocacy Coalition