Athletic
Sports in have always
been vital to the building
of fraternity. Many councils and regions throughout the Order compete
in several different sports,
including hockey, football,
basketball and softball.
Not only do chapters
across the Order compete
in sporting events, but they also participate in games
and athletic based programming
Community Service/Social Action
In accordance with Jewish tradition, emphasizes the values of tikkun olam, repairing the world,
and tzedakah, charity. Community service can include, but is not limited to, celebrating holidays
with residents of a retirement home, organizing a
recycling drive, volunteering in a soup kitchen or
conducting a food or clothing drive for the underprivileged. Social action involves mobilizing and educating
members to address problems that exist in society.
Issues can range from the local to international,
Israel and humanitarian relief causes. Social action
requires a group to not only learn about these issues,
but to do something about them, such as to advocate
Congressional leaders on an important issue.
encourages members to take an active role in the
community around them.
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