Tikkun Olam (Social Action)

What is a Mitzvah?

Ask most Jews what the word mitzvah means, and you’ll often hear, “a good deed.” But the true meaning of mitzvah is “commandment.” While a good deed suggests a voluntary act, a commandment carries a deeper significance - it’s an obligation, a sacred duty to act.

At Congregation Ahavath Chesed, we view mitzvot as a powerful way to fulfill the Jewish mission of tikkun olam - repairing the world. Each act of kindness, no matter how small, is a step toward healing our community and making the world a better place.

One Mitzvah at a Time

Throughout the year, we find ways to perform mitzvot together as a Temple family as an opportunity to put tikkun olam into action. Open to everyone - parents and children, individuals and couples - it’s a meaningful way to connect with others while making a positive impact.

Through shared efforts like preparing and delivering meals, offering support to those in need, and spreading joy to our first responders, we live out our commitment to tikkun olam. Together, we create ripples of kindness that extend far beyond our Temple walls.

Through these efforts, we fulfill our sacred mission to repair the world, one mitzvah at a time. Each meal, each smile, and each act of service is a reflection of our shared commitment to making a difference.

Join Us in Repairing the World

At Congregation Ahavath Chesed, tikkun olam is more than an idea - it’s a way of life. We invite you to join us in performing mitzvot and working together to bring healing and hope to our community and beyond. Let’s repair the world, one act of kindness at a time.