38 | JANUARY 27 • 2022 

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n Jan. 19, close to 250 members of Temple Shir 
Shalom joined in-person and online for their 
annual “Tikkun Olam-a-thon” — a day of social 
action celebrating both Jewish values and the legacy of Dr. 
Martin Luther King Jr. 
From toddlers to octogenarian participants, there were 
projects for every age benefitting 10 different local orga-
nizations. Projects ranged from making peanut butter and 
jelly sandwiches for Detroit’s homeless to making fleece 
scarves for elementary students. “We had a blast” and “I 
love helping others” were just two of the reviews shared by 
religious school students who were a part of the day. 
The day was planned in partnership with the Temple’s 
Social Action Committee chaired by Sallyjo Levine, and 
SHORESH, the Shir Shalom Religious School, led by 
Associate Director Andee Liberman. It began with an open-
ing assembly that included a high-energy tefillah (prayer) 
experience and a presentation from Kristina Rinaldi, the 
executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue — sharing the 
evolution of DDR and why taking care of animals was an 
important value for her family. 
To be a part of next year’s Tikkun Olam-a-thon or to 
learn about other religious school and social action pro-
gramming, contact Shir Shalom at (248) 737-8700. 

Laurie Nosanchuk and Marcia Scarr make “Sweet 
Day” boxes for heroes in our community. 

Temple Shir 
Shalom’s Tikkun 
Olam-a-thon

COURTESY OF TEMPLE SHIR SHALOM

Elliot, Sadie and Parker Goldman display the bags filled with toiletries 
and inspirational messages they assembled and created for Heart 2 
Hart. 

High School Youth Group members Abby Samson, Maddy Pitler and 
Ella Blank make fleece scarves for elementary school students. 

Jenna and Brock Vinter make Snuffle Mats for Detroit Dog Rescue.

Ariana, Zev and Stephanie Lorber make Helping Hands Bags for 
Corner Shower and Laundry.

