Tikkun Olam: Thanksgiving Dinner
FREE📍 Lenox Hill

Tikkun Olam: Thanksgiving Dinner

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📍Temple Emanu-El · 1 East 65th Street Get directions ↗
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Help serve Thanksgiving dinner alongside members to more than 240 guests, bringing joy and comfort to seniors from local senior residences and families facing the challenges of homelessness. By lending a helping hand and sharing a meal, we have the power to create a sense of belonging and foster hope in the hearts of those who need it most. This year all volunteers will be coming for one shift and will be able to assist with all jobs from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held in Wise Hall. Guests will arrive at 4:00 PM. Volunteers aged 13 and older are welcome. Any teenagers must be accompanied by an adult - this is not a drop off event Watch highlights from our 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner and read PIX11’s coverage of our 20+ year tradition. Space is limited; advance registration required. Please email tikkunolam@emanuelnyc.org with any questions.

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