AARC members have been actively pursuing Tikkun Olam in many areas since our beginnings as a Havurah. Read about some current and recent activities below, and in the blog posts here.
Helping our immigrant neighbors
AARC and our members are core participants in a cross-congregational effort to help our immigrant neighbors, who are increasingly under threat of deportation. In 2026, members have been involved in organizing multiple fundraising events for MIRC as part of the Interfaith Fund for Immigrant Justice.
Mitzvah Corps
The Mitzvah Corps provides the opportunity for members to participate in Tikkun Olam within our community. The Corps organizes support for families and individuals experiencing life-cycle and emergency needs. Helping other community members in times of need is an important communal value and these mitzvot (good deeds) bring rewards to everyone involved.
Mitzvah Corps can arrange meal delivery as part of a caravan, visiting, conversation, rides to services, baby-sitting, shiva arrangement, burial services or assisting with other needs. The Mitzvah Corps helps during times of illness, emergency as well as life events such as supporting families with new babies and helping with Bar/Bat Mitzvah, commitment or conversion ceremonies.
Jewish Family Services
Multiple members volunteer for and participate in fundraising for Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, including annual participation in the Walk a Mile in My Shoes in Support of Refugees event.
