A volunteer opportunity for all ages

Volunteer for Mitzvah Day.
Do good.
Feel good.
Satisfaction guaranteed.

Please contact Alice Blass at aliceb@ujannj.org for any questions.

1 Sunny Sunday in November…

…1,500 people did good deeds
…at 40 different sites

Our 11th annual Mitzvah Day took place on Sunday, November 2, 2008 and it was an incredible example of community building at its best.

There were opportunities to spend time with seniors, share the day with people with special needs, work outdoors, or participate in social action projects to benefit Israel and the local community. Seven choirs from local Hebrew schools including a dance troupe performed at nursing homes. Day schools (elementary and high school) visited local hospitals, nursing homes, and outdoor sites. And, a group from the Wanaque retirement community who recently started a new ORT America chapter volunteered at Daughters of Miriam.

There were numerous drives to benefit our own community and collections to be sent to Israel.  For a complete list or for more information on Mitzvah Day please contact Alice Blass at aliceb@ujannj.org.

Turn your Mitzvah Day into a Mitzvah Year!

To learn about ongoing volunteer opportunities throughout the year,
contact us at 201-820-3948, aliceb@ujannj.org.

Thank you to the many institutions who generously provide the use of their facilities on Mitzvah Day. A special thank you to Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County in New Milford for serving as our Mitzvah Day headquarters.
We appreciate the generosity of our corporate sponsors (visit www.ujannj.org for a complete listing). Thank you to our Silver Sponsor – Northern Valley Affairs at Temple Emanu-El in Closter.

Mitzvah Day Co-Chairs:
Sari Gross, Barbara Waldman

Mitzvah Day Staff:
Joy Kurland
Director - Jewish Community Relations Council
Sharon Rifkind
Director - JCRC Tikkun Olam Initiatives
Alice Blass, Ruth Siev
Mitzvah Day Coordinators
Natalya Taleysnik
Administrative Assistant

We appreciate the generosity of our Mitzvah Day Corporate Sponsors.

Holy Name Hospital
Northern Valley Affairs  at Temple Emanu-el, Closter

Ma'adan ~ Main Event Caterers ~ Teaneck Dentist

Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp. ~ Care Alternative Hospice ~ Glen Rock Jewish Center ~ Hedy Braverman Memorial Fund ~ Jewish Center of  Teaneck ~ Shoprite of Rochelle Park, Paramus & Englewood ~ Temple Sholom

Jewish Center of Paramus ~ National Council of Jewish Women - Jersey Hills Section

Shomrei Torah ~ Temple Beth El of Northern Valley ~ Temple Emanuel of Pascack Valley

Altschul Family ~  Bruce Prince ~ Dougies BBQ ~ Fair Lawn Jewish Center / Congregation B'nai Israel ~ Floor & Décor ~ Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon ~ Nayowitz Family ~ PIP Printing of Paramus ~ Pomegranate Guild of North Jersey  ~ Teaneck Shell ~ Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley ~ Temple Emanuel of North Jersey ~ Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center ~ The Cleaning Authority

Lauri & Jeff Bader ~ Simona & Jason Snyder ~ Hadassah - Teaneck/Hackensack Chapter ~ Melinda Maidens

Mitzvah Day is coordinated by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in conjunction with other community agencies and institutions.