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Dear Friend of Israel's Children.

Let's make it "Chanukah Gelt!" Spread the word to everyone about the Miracle of Kiryat Gat. Let's make it "Chanukah gelt" (financial gifts) Mitzvah Project: Donate toys for needy Jewish children In Israel and food baskets for their familes. Chanukah, the festival of lights, is a Jewish celebration that begins on 25 Kislev (in November or December). Chanukah celebrates the miracle of the oil in the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees’ defeated the Greek army. Chanukah is celebrated by the… Continue

Added by Rabbi Yakov Levin on November 19, 2009 at 9:51pm — 1 Comment

Dear Friend of Israel's Children. You can change a child's life by donating and supporting. Israelhelp.org

I am writing to you today on behalf of the Help and Education Center, which was established as an Israeli nonprofit organization in 1970. For more than 30 years the Center has served the peripheral community of Kiryat Gat and its surrounding areas as a place devoted to improving the lives of the people that we serve. The Help and Education Center aims to provide educational reinforcement, and therapeutic and welfare services for the well being and advancement of weak populations in of Kiryat Gat… Continue

Added by Rabbi Yakov Levin on November 3, 2009 at 12:46am — No Comments

Check out this lesson plan on Social Stion and Responsibility from the Lookstein Center

This lesson plan from the Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora. The central goal of this unit is to explore and analyze the Jewish underpinnings of social action in order to inspire students to enthusiastically participate in Chesed activities. http://www.lookstein.org/lessonplans_output.php?id=-2294588&existing Continue

Added by Saffy on November 2, 2009 at 3:18pm — No Comments

The documentary on the historical event of establishing the first Small and Medium Forest Enterprise (SMFE) in India

The Government of India as a part of its state planning under the eleventh plan is promoting Small and Medium Enterprise to enhance the rural income and ensure rural development. National Afforestation and Eco-development Board as a working body of Ministry… Continue

Added by SUSANTA BISWAS on July 6, 2009 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Congregation Bnai Tikvah raises $3000 to send pizzas to the soldiers of Israel!

January 21st Congregation Bnai Tikvah had a Pizza Party for a Pizza Party. For an entrance fee of $36 per family or $18 an individual our Congregation came together as a Kehillah to raise money to send to our sister congregation in Jerusalem for their pizza program for the soldiers. Kehillat Moreshet Avraham provides pizza and soda for the IDF. Officers can call Rabbi Barry Schlessinger to request money for a pizza party for their men and KMA gladly provides them with this small bit of comfort.… Continue

Added by Congregation Bnai Tikvah on February 4, 2009 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Project Warm Blitz Day in Louisville

Over 350 Louisville Homes are Warmer Thanks to Project Warm Over 900 Volunteers Participate in 18th Annual Blitz During the months of October and November, over 900 volunteers participated in one of 8 Project Warm Blitz Days weatherizing over 350 homes of low-income seniors & disabled persons in Louisville. With Natural Gas prices at historic highs, these events provided a valuable service to the community by making homes more comfortable, reducing home heating costs, and providing a perso… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on December 3, 2008 at 10:17am — No Comments

The Heritage Day celebration in Orange Farm at Arekopaneng Community Centre, South Africa, (MaAfrika Tikkun )

MaAfrika Tikkun partnered with SAUJS, Limmud and the Orange Farm community to hold the first Heritage day Community Build project. It was a chance for people from vastly different cultures to interact and work together in the process of help to uplift the impoverished Orange Farm community. We built a swing set, planted trees, donated a jungle gym and painted a mural. The Orange Farm community was involved in all the activities. This gave both the Jewish community and the orange farm community a… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on December 1, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Mitzvah Day helps those who can’t say ‘thank you’ (Congregation Emanu El Mitzvah Day in Huston, TX)

Mitzvah Day helps those who can’t say ‘thank you’ Congregation-wide event teaches importance of community service to future generations. On Sunday, Nov. 16, Congregation Emanu El hosted its 17th annual Mitzvah Day. More than 500 volunteers, along with nearly 300 students from Emanu El’s Helfman Religious School and Becker Early Childhood Center, participated in the congregation-wide community service event. This year’s Mitzvah Day involved 33 different service projects, all… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on December 1, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Holocaust Survivor Visitation Program in New York and Montreal

Never forget. This mantra is the main message of the Holocaust, a testament to the bravery of all those who suffered and died as a result of Nazi rule, a safeguard to ensure that this part of history will never repeat itself. Today, however, nearly 60 years later, aging Holocaust survivors must face an ironic fate: being forgotten. In theory, of course, the memory of the Holocaust is still very much alive. Media coverage on the subject is frequent, and museums and memorials dedicated to its vict… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on December 1, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

JSAM 2008 in Romania

Visit the music Strawinsky Art knows no age, and therefore good music and ballet break the barrier between generations, incantand hearing, eyes, but especially the soul of the public.Radu brought catchment 2 pieces of ballet's Strawinsky who arouse your adoptive our grandparents, both fascination and discussion. Ms. Feller watched with melancholy scenes of ballet, and remember her good friend, Mrs. Ester Gonda, director of first ballet school in Romania. Domnul Profeta discuta cu R… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 30, 2008 at 3:48pm — No Comments

JSAM 2008 in New York

The Brotherhood Synagogue is launching an environmental program with Teva. Program will include such events as Green Shabbats, which will raise awareness about the environment. Young Israel of Forest Hills's Social Action for Ashkenazi and Sephardic Youth… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 26, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Kehillat Yedidya Blood Drive (Jerusalem)

Kehillat Yedidya Blood Drive Last night, I visited Kehillat Yedidya's Blood Drive and Social Action fairin Baka. The Pluralistic Orthodox congregation does an event like this twice a year, and it was an interesting chance to learn about a number of non-profits working for the benefit of the community. Yedidya board member Randi Garber explained that the shul, founded in 1980 by a group of British and American olim, sets social action as a major part of its community commitment. In… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 26, 2008 at 10:32am — No Comments

EVERYTHING...BUT THE TURKEY (Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service Department of the Washington DC Jewish Community Center )

EVERYTHING...BUT THE TURKEY The 9th Annual November 24 & 26, 2008 "The outrage of hunger amidst plenty will never be solved by “experts” somewhere. It will only be solved when people like you and me decide to act". Frances Moore Lappe, social change and democracy activist and author Give thanks this Thanksgiving holiday, in a very special way. On Monday and Wednesday, November 24 and 26, Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service Department of the Washington DC Jewish Community Center wi… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 25, 2008 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Mitzvah Day UK 2008 Reports

Kol Chai Reform synagogue enjoys mitzvah day:Kol Chai joined thousands of volunteers to celebrate Mitzvah Day on Sunday November 16th. We were happy to involve several children from Middlesex New Synagogue as well. Children from religion school spent the morning involved in a number of activities. The younger children along with their assistants packed boxes of gifts for Barnado's. Everyone found it quite difficult to cover shoeboxes but we managed to fill 48 boxes which were taken… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 25, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Community Hero Award (Jewish News - London - Thursday 16th October 2008)

Andrew Roth The unsung hero is a champion who deserves to shine, writes Erica Morris - the everyday person who works to change their corner of the world, be it through charity work, selfless giving or random acts of kindness, with no thought to reward or recognition. But their efforts don't go unnoticed and this week, the Jewish News is launching its annual search for an outstanding individual who will be honoured as our Community Hero 2008. To help us choose a worthy winner, this year we've jo… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 25, 2008 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Post-Election Community Engagement Project (ACCESS/American Jewish Commitee)

Post-Election Community Engagement Project ACCESS’s dialogue with the NY Urban League Young Professionals takes on a new dimension through a hands-on community service project in Washington Heights organized through the NY Restoration Project. This rebuilding project also marks the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht – a meaningful time for us to reflect on the past and future. Rebecca Neuwirth ACCESS@American Jewish Committee Check out the vision ajc.org/access Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 25, 2008 at 11:13am — No Comments

Blood Drive and Social Action Fair at Kehillat Yedidya (Jerusalem)

Where: Kehillat Yedidya Rehov Lifshitz 12, Baka When: Sunday 16 November 17:30-21:30 For more information: Randi r6724025@bezeqint.net Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 25, 2008 at 10:46am — No Comments

L'Dor v'Dor:Delivering Meals to the Elderly (CU Boulder Hillel project)

Almost every Friday for the last month, Kara Zucker and Lindsey Caplan of CU Boulder Hillel have led a group of students through the process of packaging up Shabbat dinners and delivering them to local elderly people in need. About 10 students have participated by coming to Hillel, wrapping up the food, and then splitting up into small groups to deliver it to the homes. CU Hillel partners with the local Jewish Family Services to find out who to deliver to. Wren Siegel Program Director - CU Bould… Continue

Added by Lovetsky Anna on November 25, 2008 at 10:19am — No Comments

Forgein Exchange Students

For JSA month i plan to host an Israeli forgein exchange student in order to strengthen the bonds between American Jewish teenagers and Israeli Jewish teenagers Continue

Added by Michael on November 20, 2008 at 9:58pm — No Comments

Helping out the Community

During JSAM 2008 I did a lot to give back to the community, and am planing to to more. For JSAM I went to the Alzheimer's Walk, and joined a group of fellow classmates to be support the members of our community that unfortunately have cancer. Also I went to the Refugee's which is a program to help teach refugee children how to speak english. Another event that I participated in was going to seven acres and leaded services with a few friends in order to help out the older jewish community. I am p… Continue

Added by Adam Gerger on November 17, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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