Justice + Activism / צדק
Kitchen + GLIDE
A covenant of justice is in motion. We’ve partnered with GLIDE's Center for Social Justice in the Tenderloin — a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization. We’ve joined them to serve meals, bake challahs, volunteer as tutors, build relationships and learn from the brilliant and holy people behind Glide’s mighty justice machinery.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work but don’t know where to start?
Email Rabbi Michael Lezak for all things GLIDE, including the programs below.
One City
We have partnered with GLIDE Walk-In-Center, which works with hundreds of bright, righteous people each week who are wrestling with poverty, addiction and/or mental health challenges. Many of these people are trying to meet their basic needs—shelter, furniture, clothing. One City will serve as a hub to connect Kitchen-ites to GLIDE clients.
Have an extra bed, couch, refrigerator, or more in your home? Someone in the Tenderloin could use it. If you can’t deliver it yourself a Kitchen-ite or the GLIDE truck can come to your door and deliver to those who are poised to appreciate these gifts.
Serve Meals at GLIDE
Serving a meal in the Daily Free Meals Program can be a transformative experience. The shift starts with clamshell prep at 6:30 AM and breakfast is served to the community from 7:30 to 9 AM. We serve the most meals during this shift. Our older adult and differently abled guests are served first, and the all access meals line opens at 8 AM. Volunteers assist with everything from plating food and sanitizing the workspace, to handing out boxed meals, silverware and drinks. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, break a sweat, and make some beautiful human connections!
Sign up for breakfast service on the GLIDE calendar here.
Challah Team
A rotating group of Kitchen volunteers bake challot and other goodies for GLIDE staff to help feed the people who feed the people. We’re a small, closed team but we occasionally have room for a new Kitchen-ite. If you are interested in joining the baking, email Michael Lezek, GLIDE Rabbi here.
Environmental Justice
The Kitchen is committing to doing t’shuva, or reparation, in our relationship with the land and the environment. Through study, action and protest we are committed to advancing environmental justice.
Interested in learning more? Learn more here.
Rainmakers
The Rainmakers mission is inform, empower, and mobilize the Kitchen community to act for climate justice in a uniquely Kitchen way.
Our goals:
Create a platform for Rainmakers to support Kitchen-ites to advocate policy change
Rainmakers educate and support Kitchen community to make climate smart lifestyle choices and changes
Integrate climate into our Jewish theology - Contextualize nature. The spiritual imperative of climate justice action
Check the calendar for upcoming Rainmaker events & meetings.