BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:926@wjcenter.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T130000 DTSTAMP:20211112T003359Z URL:https://www.wjcenter.org/events/mitzvah-day-2021/ SUMMARY:Mitzvah Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:This year's SOJAC Mitzvah Day is a hybrid\, so everyone can hel p out and get involved based on their comfort level!\nSpecial activities o n Mitzvah Day (November 14) include:\n\n Eve Russ is arranging for WJC vo lunteers  to help rebuild flood damaged homes in our community with the F uller Center. The Fuller Center is devoted to this ongoing work. Space may be limited. Adults and older teens. In order to participate\, you must co ntact Eve Russ: eruss143@aol.com.\n Children ages 3-10 can make cards or posters to welcome Afghan children currently residing at Fort Dix in New J ersey\, awaiting resettlement. These cards are intended to help the refuge e children feel welcome to the US  and hopeful that they will get to live happy\, full lives with their families. We will supply all materials. Con tact Sharon Silver with questions: sraplata@msn.com.\n\nOn-Going\n\n WJC Teens will be packing Hanukkah gift bags for the elders of Project Ezra on Tuesday\, November 16\, during their meeting. These goodie bags make the elders feel remembered and valued\, a definite mitzvah!\n Religious Schoo l and ECC children have been working on Hanukkah greeting cards to put in the goodie bags for Project Ezra elders. The cards bring a smile to the se nior’s faces\, while they enjoy the goodies—a real mitzvah!\n\nDonatio ns\nAll of our community partners have asked us to collect only new\, most needed items.\nPlease note: All clothing and underwear must be new! Col lections bins will be available at WJC from October 25-November 21. Colle ction bins can be found in the Reception Room a WJC on November 14 from 9: 00am to 1:00pm for in-person donations on Mitzvah Day. Please place all on line orders between October 25- November 21.\n\nCRC - The Community Resou rce Center\nCollecting: children’s warm pajamas (all sizes infant-teen)\ ; warm hats and gloves (children’s- adult sizes)\; fleece jackets (men ’s and women’s sizes small &\; medium)\nBring to WJC on November 1 4 OR order online here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/genericItemsPa ge/2X2O7QLIIIJPL\n\nThe Sharing Shelf - Westchester’s Clothing Bank\nCol lecting: athletic socks (especially for teen boys and girls)\, and underwe ar (especially for boys sizes 6-14)\nBring to WJC on November 14 OR order online here: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/wjcsocksunderwear\ n\nWJCI - Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration\nCollecting: New M ake-up Kits and Make-up for Afghan women at Fort Dix: lipstick\, eyeshadow \, blush\, and mascara\nBring to WJC on November 14 OR order online here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16C0RHZPXVVVE?ref_=wl_share \n\nLit tle Libraries - Providing gently used books for underserved communities in NYC\nCollecting: Like-new books for young adults and adults\nBring to WJC from October 25 to November 21\n\nQuestions? Contact Sondra Levy\, sklevy 8@gmail.com\; Eve Russ\, ERuss143@aol.com\, or Sharon Silver\, sraplata@ms n.com\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nMask Policy\n\nIndoors: Consiste nt with current CDC guidance\, all persons age two and above must wear mas ks at all times while inside the building\, regardless of vaccination stat us. Exceptions include presenters from the Bimah during religious services (including prayer leaders\, speakers\, and Torah readers) and while seate d and eating.\n\nIn Outdoor Tent Spaces and on Synagogue Grounds: Masks m ay be required for large gatherings in outdoor tents as determined by syna gogue leadership. At other times\, fully vaccinated persons need not wear masks outdoors\, although we ask that everyone be mindful of the sensitivi ties of those around them. All unvaccinated persons age two and above must wear masks outdoors when they are within six feet of others\, except when seated and eating Kiddush with their families or pods.\n\nVaccination Pol icy\n\nIndividuals ages 12 and above: For the safety and comfort of the c ongregation\, all eligible persons ages 12 and above must be fully vaccina ted to attend religious services\, programs\, or other WJC activities in t he building. We reserve the right to request proof of vaccination at our d iscretion.\n\nThose who are not fully vaccinated may attend outdoor progra mming in accordance with the masking policy set forth above. We will conti nue to provide access to our services and many of our programs virtually t hrough Zoom and/or live stream. 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