CRAFTY enjoys fall social action projects

CRAFTY members at a recent event.In Hebrew, the words tikkun olam translate to repairing the world.  When the members of CRAFTY were asked for their interpretation of what  repairing the world meant, many responded. Some thought it was giving money to those in need; others felt that it was feeding the hungry. After the High Holy days, and in the lead up to Thanksgiving, CRAFTY members thought it would be fun to participate in social action projects.  And boy, they did just that!

CRAFTY juniors participated in a social action project on Nov. 9.  Prior to the program, the groups of students were asked what types of projects they would enjoy.  The members decided to package lunches for the men of Harrington Hall in Cranston.  Throughout the afternoon, teens assembled 200 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  Other teens packed the sandwich bags with the sandwiches and a banana.  Following the program, the lunches were delivered to Harrington Hall.  Members of the hall were extremely appreciative for the donation.

CRAFTY is Temple Sinai of Cranston’s Jewish youth group.  Select Sundays during each month, students in CRAFTY participate in a variety of activities based on their interests.  The youth group, under the umbrella of the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), is comprised of two groups: CRAFTY Jr. and CRAFTY Sr. The junior group is comprised of students in grades six through eight.  The senior youth group is formed with students in grades nine through 12.  Activities range from edible sukkah making for the juniors to overnight NFTY retreats for the seniors.  Perhaps the most fun for the students is taking part in social action projects.

CRAFTY has many upcoming activities and welcomes all Jewish teens.  For more information about future programs, please visit Temple Sinai’s website (templesinairi.org) and view the “youth groups” page.  The page lists general information about the youth group and has membership forms.  Also, anyone may contact the youth group advisor at crafty@templesinairi.org

ADAM COHEN is CRAFTY adviser at Temple Sinai in Cranston. He can be contacted at crafty@templesinairi.org