On Tuesday evening, Temple Sholom hosted its annual teen Thanksgiving cooking event, a social action program that has been a long-standing tradition at the synagogue.
Students in 9th to 12th grades rotated from station to station to peel and mash potatoes, cut green beans, bake corn bread, and package cranberry sauce and dessert. Turkey and stuffing were added to complete the 100+ holiday meals, which were donated to Jewish Family Services of Greenwich and Port Chester’s Don Bosco Community Center.
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“This annual event is a reminder of the importance of hakarat ha-to – the Jewish practice of recognizing and expressing gratitude,” Executive Director Lori Baden said. “This is a great opportunity for us as a community to reflect on our blessings and help pay it forward to those in need, especially around the holidays.”
To learn more about upcoming social action initiatives at Temple Sholom, visit www.templesholom.com.