08/26/2026
🎉PARTNER SPOTLIGHT🎉 Creating positive change isn’t just what Temple Beth Emeth (TBE) does – it’s a part of who they are. The congregation is committed to performing acts of kindness both towards each other as well as the community at large: something they’ve exemplified through a decades long partnership with Food Gatherers.
In the early 1990s, the temple youth group began an annual food drive during their High Holy Days services, one of the most sacred times of year in Judaism. To see the impact behind their action, Temple Beth Emeth began volunteering at our community kitchen in the mid-2000s. Even when the world slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, TBE mobilized. Rather than halting their efforts due to the hurdles of social distancing, they adapted by transitioning their food drive to a digital fundraiser. From there, the annual High Holy Days Hunger Relief Campaign was born.
In just 6 years, Temple Beth Emeth has raised $250,000 for Food Gatherers, the equivalent of half a million meals for neighbors facing hunger. And their efforts persist – the congregation just launched this year’s campaign, feeling as inspired as ever to reach their goals:
“Social action is a core component of how we build community at Temple Beth Emeth,” says Marc Kessler, organizer of the annual donation drive. “Each year, my favorite part is working together, knowing we are helping our neighbors access fresh and healthy food.”
Temple Beth Emeth’s culture of giving back and helping others is central to who they are. They model this with their unwavering support of the fight against hunger, helping thousands in our community access the nutritious food everyone deserves.
