So much fun you’ll forget 
you’re earning service hours.
Volunteer opportunities for 
b’nai mitzvah students 
 

Because We Care

MONTHLY 
MITZVOT

January 19 
The Great Challah Bake

 
Ready to get your hands dirty? And sticky? Join in on the 
 
 
fun as we make homemade loaves of challah and “Shabbat in a 
 
Box” kits to be given to homebound older adults and families 
 
served by JFS. 
 
Temple Israel

February 9 
Chicken Soup for the Soul of Detroit
 
A warm cup of soup on a cold winter day goes a long way! Help 
 
make soup and basic needs packages for homeless individuals 
 
in Detroit, in partnership with Heart 2 Hart Detroit. Bring a
 
donation of warm clothing items or personal care items.

 
Adat Shalom Synagogue

March 8 
Soothing Sunday

 
Participants will learn about mental health awareness and the 
 
services that JFS provides. You’ll create cards and notes with 
 
encouraging words and homemade stress-relieving kits that the 
 
therapists will present to teen clients.

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For more information or to register, 
visit jfsdetroit.org/becausewecare or 

contact Erin Lederman at 248.880.3787 

or elederman@jfsdetroit.org.

Because We Care is a program of Jewish Family Service that offers fun 
and fulfilling volunteer opportunities for b’nai mitzvah students. They can 
join us for one or more of our Monthly Mitzvot.

