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MITZVAH DAY

MITZVAH DAY
Sunday, May 31, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

On Mitzvah Day, volunteers of all ages will work together to perform acts of social responsibility and kindness – fulfilling our shared obligation for tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Join us Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m., at Beth David Synagogue to kickoff Mitzvah Day with registration, breakfast and a group photo. This is your chance to meet fellow volunteers and check out the variety of projects you can choose from. The best part? You don’t need to sign up in advance—simply show up, grab a bite to eat, and pick your favorite project!

NOMINATE YOUR PROJECT

On MITZVAH DAY, we give our time to make a difference in the community.

WHICH PROJECT WILL YOU CHOOSE?

Join us Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m., at Beth David Synagogue to kickoff the day with breakfast, project registration, and a group photo. Whether you’re cleaning, organizing, or doing something creative, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect way to contribute on Mitzvah Day! Here are a few projects scheduled for Mitzvah Day:

 

 

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The Jewish community has adopted a park — now let’s keep it beautiful! Join us to pick up litter, pull weeds around the playground, and tidy the creek. Bring the whole family for this kid-friendly opportunity.

 

A SIMPLE GESTURE
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JFS FOOD PANTRY

Help stock the shelves at the David D. Frazier Food Pantry at JFS. Volunteers will sort between 2-4k pounds of donations from A Simple Gesture. Children 5 and older welcome. 

 

KELLEN FOUNDATION
HOPE HUB

The Kellin Foundation’s new Hope Hub needs YOU! They’ve just received a donated space and are getting it ready for clients. If you're great at organizing and cleaning, this is your chance to make an impact.

 

 

OUT OF THE GARDEN

 

Out of the Garden helps fight childhood hunger in the Piedmont. Volunteers will be sorting produce and proteins that will be distributed to local families. 

 

PEACEHAVEN COMMUNITY FARM

Peacehaven Farm adapts to the needs of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. As a volunteer, you’ll be doing farm tasks and/or fiber arts. Great for children!

 

AUTHORACARE COLLECTIVE

Help clean up the gardens at the Hospice house to create a peaceful environment for patients and families at the end of life. Clean out bird houses, pull weeds, and trim bushes at this meaningful Mitzvah Day location!

“Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent to all the mitzvot in the Torah.”

Jerusalem Talmud, Pe’ah 1:1

MITZVAH DAY SUPPORT:

 

 

A financial donation helps support the costs associated with the projects. Click below to donate to our MITZVAH DAY Tzedekah Box. 

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