Nepal Earthquake, Mitzvah Mall 2015, Memories and Materials, Chain-In, Social Action Drives
5th Annual JFS Wheels for Meals - A Bike Ride to Fight Hunger Sunday, June 15
Enjoy a family-friendly cycling event supporting JFS in its efforts to help feed the hungry in Bergen County.
Your participation is what will make the difference in many people's lives. This multi-distance, family-friendly cycling and walking event welcomes participants at every level. Rides range from easy to difficult for all levels of riders. The routes include a 50 mile, a new 35 mile, 25 mile, 10 mile and 3 mile ride. Bring your non-riding friends and family members for a casual walk.
Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided, as well as a chance to win prizes.
Meet at Jewish Home of Rockleigh, Rockleigh, NJ
Click here for full information. Register early for a discount.
The Victims of the Disaster In Nepal Need Your Help!
Support rescue efforts that include on-the-ground-support including food, medical aid and shelter. American Jewish World Service is there, providing these resources! Click here to donate to AJWS Nepal Emergency Relief Fund today and help save lives. For an understanding of how American Jewish World Service provides the best practices in emergency relief, read this article by Nixon Boumba, an AJWS consultant.
Mitzvah Mall 2015 Surpasses Double Chai Goal! Team Tzedek Meeting June 14, 9 - 11 am To Celebrate and Plan For 2016 Potluck Brunch At Sue Klein's Home
The final numbers are in... the Barnert Temple Community has raised $36,427.92, more than double chai, to support Mitzvah Mall 2015 charities!
Thanks to all who participated, donated and spread the word to help raise money and awareness for 10 grassroots organizations that are making a difference close to home and around the world. Join Team Tzedek to celebrate and keep the momentum going at a Potluck Brunch meeting at the home of Sue Klein on Sunday, June 14, from 9 - 11 am. Contact Sue Klein at sueklein@optonline.net to RSVP and get directions.
"A person who runs to do just, good, and kind deeds attains Life, success, and honor."
Proverbs 21:21
Contribute to the Mitzvah Mall Archives:
Share Memories and Materials So Others May Benefit From Our Experience
Team Tzedek is collecting all photos, memories, agendas and handouts from past Mitzvah Malls to use for a Power Point we will be creating to share with Temples and other organizations that would like to create similar programs. If you have anything you would like to share, please send it to Mitzvah Mall Archivist Florette Lynn at faygel@optonline.net.
Unchained at Last Featured On NPR
Mitzvah Mall 2014 charity Unchained at Last has been busy raising awareness about forced marriages in the United States and around the world. Go to their site to listen to founder and director Fraidy Reiss' interview on NPR and read about the April 14 Chain-In demonstration in Union Square at http://www.unchainedatlast.org/news/.
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.
Team Tzedek is collecting 
We are Always Collecting Food:
Winter Coats and Jackets :
