Good Deeds Week 2023

March 26–April 2

Join B’nai Israel and Federation this Good Deeds Week and participate in one of the  projects sponsored by B’nai Israel this week.

Machar: Social Action Event (Grades 3–5)
Sunday, March 26
12:30–2:30 PM
Learn about what social action looks like in our community and learn how working together can make it better for others. Click here to register.

Shelter Dinner Delivery
Sunday, March 26
5:30 PM
B’nai Israel will be providing dinner for the residents of the Crabbs Branch Interfaith Works Women’s Shelter. We need your help in supplying various parts of the meal. The items can be purchased or prepared in your home. They should serve 6 to 8 people and be in disposable pans. There will be various opportunities for drop off of your items. Click here to sign up. For questions, contact Signe Wetrogan or Randi Poli.

Passover Package Deliver: Project Hope
Sunday, April 2
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Help us deliver Passover packages to senior residents in the Rockville and Leisure World areas. The program chair will be handing out the packages and names and addresses of recipients in the B’nai Israel parking lot in the morning. In the past, volunteers have delivered 5 to 7 packages. We ask that all deliveries be done before noon that day. Click here to sign up. For questions, contact Signe Wetrogan or Randi Poli.

Gift Cards for JCADA
The Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) empowers all survivors of intimate partner violence to live safely by providing FREE counseling, victim advocacy, and legal services. JCADA educates youth and adults about the dynamics of healthy relationships through
interactive workshops and presentations. Gift cards will go directly to survivors of intimate partner violence. Grocery, gas, and general stores such as Target, Walmart, and Amazon are most needed. To donate online, go to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/
ls/KVO7IDXOEUIW?ref_=wl_share, drop the cards off at synagogue, or send cards directly to JCADA, PO Box 2266, Rockville, MD 20847. For questions, contact Signe Wetrogan or Randi Poli.

Toiletries and Household Products for Refugee Families
Our refugee families are in need of some personal toiletries and essential household products.  As part of Good Deeds Week, we are collecting full size shampoo and conditioner, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, and paper towels  that will be delivered to about 21 refugee families.  The products can be dropped off in the bins at B’nai Israel, now through April 2. For  questions, contact Mica Carmio or Anne Seymour.