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Repairing the World Together
Tikkun Olam is woven into everything we do. We feed the hungry, stand for justice, and build partnerships that bring hope and dignity across Los Angeles and beyond. Side by side, we create new possibilities for all people.
Take part in a tradition of service that extends past our walls and into the wider world.
Justice, Compassion, and Action
Our approach balances hands‑on service with broader systemic change. Anchored by the Karsh Family Social Service Center, we deliver vital services, food, legal aid, mental health care, and more in Mid-Wilshire and Brentwood, bridging local neighborhoods with institutional care and dignity.
How We Live Tikkun Olam
We see Tikkun Olam not as an add‑on, but a core expression of Jewish identity. Every program, from youth education to activism, embeds reflection, learning, and ethical action. Volunteering, community service, and leadership opportunities are paired with study and civic awareness.
Current Initiatives & Community Partnerships
Karsh Center Outreach
Step in where you're needed most. Lend a hand on our campuses or join efforts at the Karsh Center, where direct service and compassion meet every day.
Campus Sustainability
Irmas Campus recycling and green initiatives with trash reduction by 40%.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Youth Service
Mandatory volunteer hours or tzedakah projects for 150+ students per year.
Interfaith & Civic Engagement
Collaboration with local groups across faiths, and hosting LA's largest Muslim-Jewish Ramadan gathering.
Getting Involved at Wilshire
Volunteer Opportunities
Step in where you’re needed most. Lend a hand on our campuses or join efforts at the Karsh Center, where direct service and compassion meet every day.
Youth & Family Engagement
From mitzvah days to youth-led projects, kids and teens learn by doing. Participation also fulfills B’nei Mitzvah service commitments, weaving acts of kindness into their journey.
Community Committees
Join lay-led teams that roll up their sleeves year-round, turning shared values into ongoing projects and impact.
Learning & Inspiration
Expand your perspective through guest lectures, intimate learning circles, Fireside Chats, and justice-focused retreats that connect ideas with action.