34 | AUGUST 25 • 2022 

O

n Aug. 3, the Tikkun Olam 
grou at Congregation Beth 
Ahm’ in West Bloomfield 
packed backpacks for young students 
through the Brilliant Detroit organ-
ization. Volunteers of all ages came to 
prepare needed supplies for students 
starting the 2022-2023 school year. 
Program chairpersons Debra 
Darvick and Carol Kent recruited 
volunteers and donations to make sure 
that about 50 young people have the 

supplies they need to start the year. 
Several school-age children wrote notes 
of encouragement to the students, 
wishing them a good year. These 
notes were included on beautiful cards 
designed by a local artist. 
This project was a true group effort. 
Beth Ahm Tikkun Olam will continue 
to support the needs of the community 
throughout the year. Contributions can 
be made to the Tikkun Olam Fund by 
calling Renee Fein at (248) 851-6880. 

Backpacks for a 
New School Year 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BETH AHM

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Congregation Beth Ahm’s Tikkun Olam group co-chairs 
Debra Darvick and Carol Kent

Congregation Beth Ahm’s Tikkun Olam volunteers are 
hard at work. 

Karen Stryk and Debra Darvick gather 
donated school supplies.

Pam Torraco fills up pencil pouches 
with school supplies.

Tikkun Olam volunteers Arthur Lebedinski and 
Daniel Lebedinski write notes of encouragement 
to students. 

Congregation Beth Ahm’s Tikkun Olam volunteers pose for a picture after filling up 
backpacks to donate. 

