Mitzvah Mall 2015, Pancake Breakfast, Edgewater Fire, Social Action Drives
Make a Difference at the 15th Annual Mitzvah Mall this Sunday, February 8, from 9 am to Noon
Mitzvah Mall is this Sunday! Once again we will come together as a community to pursue social justice in very thoughtful, concrete ways. There is something for everyone. Invite friends, family, and anyone you can think of to join in and help raise money and awareness for the 10 grassroots organizations Barnert Temple members chose to support this year. For more information and to donate online, go to http://barnerttemple.org/MitzvahMall/.
There are many ways to make a difference at Mitzvah Mall 2015:
Ask questions, engage in meaningful conversation, and keep the discussion going with family and friends
Adults, join Rabbi Frishman for a deeper conversation about Tzedakah and Social Justice in the Library, from 9 to 11 am;all are welcome!
Participate in hands-on, thought-provoking activities
Buy raffle tickets to win high-end baskets, restaurant and service certificates, and a special vacation get-away
Make a generous donation to help surpass the $31,000 we raised for 10 worthy charities in 2014!
And of course, eat lots of delicious pancakes and other breakfast goodies prepared by the Men's Club!
Babysitting Provided in the Youth Lounge
Snow date: February 22
Last-minute questions or suggestions? Please contact Co-Chairs Sue Klein at
"Don't let your problems knock you down. Let your dreams raise you up."
-Zahava Zagaya, Ethiopian Jew (The Forgotten People Fund, Mitzvah Mall 2015)
Mitzvah Mall Tzedakah Countdown
As of February 5: $2,411.98
We're off to a great start, surpassing our goal to raise $2,000 before Mitzvah Mall 2015 even begins on February 8! A big thanks to everyone who contributed so far. Let's keep the momentum going and bring in all the tzedakah money you can to Mitzvah Mall to fill the cans on each of the 10 charity tables. Of course checks and credit cards are welcome, too! We'll continue collecting for Mitzvah Mall charities until the end of the month. Click hereto donate online or click here for a printable form.
13th Annual Men's Club Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 8, from 8:30 am to Noon
In between walking around and doing your Mitzvah, make sure to get some delicious pancakes, eggs and other breakfast goodies.
You can enjoy your meal during Adult Study in the library, too, from 9 - 11 am. Click here for the full flyer.
Collection for Edgewater Fire
Want to help the approximately 1,000 people who lost their homes from the Edgewater fire? Hundreds of the town's children are currently without necessities and need your help. The following can be dropped off at Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive in Paramus (Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 5 pm; Friday from 9 am - 2 pm): School supplies, toys & games, small appliances, new socks, new underwear (in original package), toiletries, diapers, feminine hygiene products and pet food. Also welcome are gift cards: Visa, Amex, Target, Pathmark, Home Goods, Trader Joe's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pet Valu.
Social Action Drives
We are Always Collecting Food: Check out the On-Line Option for Donating Food!
Local food pantries are struggling to meet demand. We're always collecting food in the Atrium, but now you may also donate food through the click of a button. Click here for our Barnert Temple Food Drive webpage at yougivegoods.com. It's simple! Select the food you would like to donate and pay on-line. All purchases will be delivered to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah.
Winter Coats and Jackets : We are still collecting for children and adults. Please donate new or gently used coats and jackets today! They will be donated to the Paterson community through CUMAC (Center of United Methodist Aid), a 2009 Mitzvah Mall Charity.
New Toiletries, Cosmetic Bags, Toiletry Bags: Center for Hope and Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters, a 2002 Mitzvah Mall Charity) still need items. Full sizes or the small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bars of soap from hotels are great! New cosmetic bags and toiletry bags are needed as well!
Please drop off your contributions in the baskets in the Atrium.
We are Always Collecting Food:
Winter Coats and Jackets :
