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The Jewish Federation, along with the Jewish Community Relations Council, has implemented an annual Mitzvah Day on December 25th for the past 10+ years. This year December 25th falls on a Saturday, the Jewish Shabbat, which allowed us an opportunity to create other ways for people to volunteer their time.
Our answer? Mitzvah Month!
What is Mitzvah Month, you ask? 31 days of volunteering, with a challenge to our community to collectively share 1800 hours of their time with others! Please invite everyone to be a part of Mitzvah Month.
We are very excited to share that the Mitzvah Month website is up atwww.jewishdetroit.org/mitzvah. Visitors to the site can:
Join in group activities that have already been planned.
Create their own giving opportunity by choosing a place where they are needed and taking the time to help out.
Log in their hours.
Donate to the Annual Campaign (as an option for those who don't volunteer or in addition to volunteering).
When you are done volunteering, come back and log your hours. Not enough time to volunteer? Choose to help others through your gift of tzedakah.
FAQs:
Q: What happened to Mitzvah Day?
A: The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, along with the Jewish Community Relations Council, has implemented an annual Mitzvah Day on December 25th for the past 10+ years. This year December 25th falls on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, which allowed us an opportunity to create other ways for people to volunteer their time.
Q:What types of volunteer activities can I participate in?A:Planned Activities: Join others in group activities that have already been planned. Look at the list of activities, click on the link or make a call, and register to help out!
Choose Your Own Activity:Create your own giving opportunityChoose a place where you are needed and take the time to help out! Have a favorite place to volunteer? GREAT!
Looking for places to help? Use the Mitzvah Month links to learn about places in the community that need your help.
Q: Why are we logging our hours?
A: Because everyone loves a challenge! Logged hours will help show the spirit and committment of the Detroit Jewish community.
