Mitzvah Day

November 19, 2023, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Join WJC’s SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION COMMITTEE for a day of helping others. There are both opportunities for individuals and families to donate and participate, plus you’ll have a chance to learn more about our partner organizations.

Donate

Please drop off donations in the front lobby.

Collection for Israel
Make a Donation

Community Resource Center
New Winter Coats, Gloves, Beanies for 40 newly arrived migrants. CRC has identified families in need. Please purchase online: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=1b58c540-6a04-11ee-bc74-1783c32ab0d7&type=CHARITY

Sharing Shelf
Drop off NEW bibs, burp cloths, Baby towels and baby socks or buy online: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=9e4d26f4-88e2-11eb-b47a-cbb6fcfe2cb3&type=CHARITY

Praxis Housing Initiatives

Clothing Drive: Bring gently worn clothing (good condition or better) for homeless and formerly homeless residents of Broadway Family Plaza in Riverdale. Volunteers needed to take bagged clothes to the building and unload with staff. Great activity for families with kids! If you would like to donate but are not available on Mitzvah Day or if you need more info, please contact Jonathan Kivell  jonathankivell@gmail.com

Room to Grow
Drop off NEW OR GENTLY USED  toys or buy online from their wishlist: ​​https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2LZ4XR1S3L1SD?pldnSite=1&ref_=bnav_topnav_lists_1
If you would like to  donate but are not available on Mitzvah Day or if you need more info, please contact Joanna Shlesinger joannashlesinger@gmail.com

UJA
Learn about ways WJC members can give back and get involved in our community and beyond through UJA-Federation of New York. Our local professional, Beth Levick, will be on-site to answer any questions you may have.

PARTICIPATE:

FULLER CENTER 9:00AM-12:00PM
Adults and older teens can participate by repairing homes in our local area. No experience necessary! For more info and to RSVP, please contact Eve Edelman Russ eveedelmanruss@gmail.com

COOKING PROJECT 10:00AM-1:00PM
Join us in the meat kitchen to cook and prepare 25 meals for CRC’s Worker Center employees. For more info and to RSVP, please contact Risa Seelenfreund  risas@optonline.net

SANDWICH MAKING 12:00PM-1:00PM
Join us in the reception room to make sandwiches for our Neighbors in Need. Donations will be brought to Grassroots Grocery and HOPE Soup Kitchen. Drivers needed. Opportunity for young children to help prepare lunch bags. For more info and to RSVP, please contact Isabelle Arditi  ozzybelle@gmail.com

FAMILY CRAFT PROJECT 12:00PM-1:00PM
Bring your children to participate in a special card making project for kids in Israel . Tables will be set up in the lobby outside of the library. For more info and to RSVP, please contact Amy Mayer amy.rublin.mayer@gmail.com

ANY QUESTIONS? FOR MORE INFO AND TO RSVP TO JOIN US ON MITZVAH DAY, please contact: Sondra Levy sklevy8@gmail.com, Joanna Shlesinger joannashlesinger@gmail.com, Risa Seelenfreund risas@optonline.net, Lisa Zeitoun ritchielisaz@verizon.net

FOR AN ADDITIONAL MITZVAH, DON’T FORGET TO GIVE BLOOD AT  THE NEW YORK BLOOD BANK DRIVE SPONSORED BY THE BROTHERHOOD