Looking for a way to make a hands-on difference? Look no further.
Whether you’re hunting for a volunteer opportunity for yourself, to do with friends or for the whole family to do together, there are so many ways to Carry the Light by doing a mitzvah for our communities.
RECURRING & WEEKLY EVENTS
FRIDAYS | VARIOUS TIMES
Every Friday, JFCS volunteers deliver a fresh, kosher challah to each Jewish patient admitted to hospitals within our region. This act has a significant impact on those who are in the hospital over Shabbat
Register with Sharon Schwartz at sschwartz@jfcsphilly.org or 267.256.2112. There is a formal onboarding process with JFCS and the hospital, which takes about four weeks.
JCHAI (Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence) will be opening their new John and Jacqueline E. Swartz Education Center at 274 South Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 this winter. Part of that center is a teaching kitchen, where adults in the JCHAI program will learn life and job skills such as making coffee and preparing easy meals. Please consider donating kitchen supplies – new or gently used – to this kitchen! The Amazon Wish List can be found here.
SUNDAYS: JANUARY 19, FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 22, APRIL 26, MAY 17, JUNE 14 | 8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. (VARIES BY ROLE)
Jewish Relief Agency Northeast Warehouse
10980 Dutton Road Philadelphia
Make boxes, pack and deliver nutritious kosher meals to people in need.
Kid friendly
JANUARY 2020
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 | 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia
Bake challah and learn about local food insecurity with the BZBI Sisterhood. Please bring a small donation of $25 for Challah for Hunger to help fight food insecurity in Philadelphia.
Register: contact Lindsay Davidman at ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502.
FEBRUARY 2020
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH | 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road
North Wales, PA 19454
Do a project with older adults who live at the Abramson Center, followed by an optional tour. Light breakfast will be provided.
Register: Email ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502
MARCH 2020
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 | 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Serve lunch to seniors through KleinLife Center City while celebrating Purim.
Kid friendly.
Register: Email ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502
Number of Volunteers Needed: Up to 6
MONDAY, MARCH 30 | 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
The Common Place
5736 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143 (at 58th Street)
Our Closet sets up a pop-up clothing store that simulates a true shopping experience with tables, hanging racks, mirrors and a check out counter. They need volunteer “sales associates” to assist shoppers. Register here.
APRIL 2020
TUESDAY, APRIL 28 | 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Our Closet – Powered by JFCS – Warehouse
400 South State Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Help sort clothing and accessories so they can be distributed at Pop-Up Shops to those in need.
Register: Email ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502
MAY 2020
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH | 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Serve lunch to seniors through KleinLife Center City while celebrating Mother’s Day. Many of the older women in attendance are not able to be with their own children this holiday, and having volunteer women with them will brighten their weeks!
Kid friendly.
Register: Email ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502
THURSDAY, MAY 21 | 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
JCHAI’s John and Jacqueline E. Swartz Education Center
274 South Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Bake challah and enjoy dinner with the young adults from JCHAI and see the new building.
Register: Email ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502
For more information on any of these programs, please reach out to Lindsay Davidman at ldavidman@jewishphilly.org or call 215.832.0502.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lindsay Davidman
ldavidman@jewishphilly.org
215.832.0502