Mitzvah Day

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October 25

Join us for Mitzvah Day on Sunday, October 25! Help us help those in need in our community and beyond. Donate items and sign up for a project by contacting the captain of the project of your choice. For other info, contact chairs Jon Polon at jonpolon@hotmail.com or 917-543-0118, Donna Shimshi at donnashimshi@gmail.com or 240-731-1731. Projects may qualify for SSL hours. Beth El’s Mitzvah Day is underwritten by our Sondra Bender Community Service Fund.

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Locations for Mitzvah Day Projects

Synagogue Parking Lot: 

  • Prescription medications drop off
  • Premade casserole donations
  • Nonperishable food donations
  • Dog adoption and dog food donations
  • Bike donations
  • Children’s books donation
  • Clothing and household items donation

Inside the Synagogue:

  • Beth El 75th Anniversary Tikkun Olam T-shirts Giveaway Table – Lobby
  • Coffee Cart with thanks to our Israeli Shaliach, Yoel Gleizer – Bender A
  • Crafters’ winter items donations
  • Premade sandwich donations
  • 2027 calendar donations
  • Bras and feminine items donation
  • Diaper donations
  • Toiletry and household supplies donations (Outside Bender A at the table in the Rudolph Gallery)
  • Healthy friendships bracelet making – Rudolph Gallery outside Bender
  • Crafting winter clothing – Bender A
  • Sandwich making – Bender A
  • Casserole making for local shelters – Bender B
  • Blood drive – Zahler
  • Singing with Makom residents – Swoff Chapel

Offsite 

  • Singing with the Simcha Band for residents of Ring House

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