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Sunday, April 27 is Mitzvah Day

04/02/2025 09:37:08 AM

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Join us for Mitzvah Day 2025, the day when the whole Temple comes together to give back to the greater community through acts of kindness, service, and connection. Mitzvah Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and strengthen our bonds with fellow TBE members. 

New and Returning Projects

Many of our projects from past years are returning, such as fleece blankets for Project Linus, meals for Ronald McDonald House and Catholic Multicultural Center, outdoor cleanup at the east side Goodman Community Center and Goodman Campus in Verona, spreading mulch at Beit Olamim cemetery, and manicures for residents of the Capitol Lakes retirement community. Registration and information for the National Bone Marrow Registry will again be part of the day. 

New projects for 2025 include cleanup at Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and organizing men’s clothes for those recently released from incarceration. There’s something for every age group and skill set, so register your family and invite your TBE friends to sign up too. 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided as we celebrate the spirit of community and service that lies at the heart of our Jewish tradition. Lunch will include a pep rally for our day of service and presentation of the Rabbi Biatch Tikkun Olam Award. During the afternoon, stop by our Kehillah (Community) Café during the afternoon for a snack.

Rabbi Biatch Tikkun Olam Award

The Rabbi Biatch Tikkun Olam Award was established last year to honor Rabbi Emeritus Jonathan Biatch, who championed actions and dialogue to make our local, national, and international community more safe and just. The award is presented to TBE volunteers who have a passion for advocacy and social justice and dedication to tikkun olam. This year’s award will be presented to Marcia Vandercook for her years of service as co-chair of the Social Action Committee, her work on the Social Justice Spotlight, and her efforts to elevate others in this holy work. 

Registration

View the Mitzvah Day Project Quick Guide PDF for a convenient way to see all the project options. Registration for projects is on a first come, first served basis. Many projects have limited space and will fill up, so register here as soon as you can. Please reach out to Aleeza at engage@tbemadison.org with any questions.

Learn more about all things Mitzvah Day here 

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