Charge them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share. 1 Timothy 6:18

Ongoing Mitzvah Projects you can be a part of:

• The Bread Lady and Friends- join in the distribution of fresh baked loaves of bread to several missions, centers and soup kitchens in the greater Harrisburg Area. Bread is delivered on Tuesday mornings. Pastries and bagels are delivered on Mondays and Thursdays. Drivers and helpers are needed to be a part of this growing Mitzvah.

• Kosher Caring Kitchen- Prepare fresh Kosher meals for distribution to those who are unable to cook for themselves. Soups and freezer friendly items can also be made for future needs.

• Chevra Kadisha- The Holy Society provides the highest act of gemilut chesed (acts of loving kindness) in that what is done for the deceased can never be repaid. Workers are trained in the procedures of Taharah and Sh'mirah and guided by the principles of k'vod hamet (respect for the dead) and nichum aveilim (consolation of the mourners).

• Bikkur Cholim- Volunteers are given traditional and practical methods of ministering to the needs of those who are hospitalized or confined to the home.

• Bethesda Mission Women's Shelter -Volunteers are needed to help in many ways. Several times a year we cook and serve a full course meal for the ladies. Other opportunities to minister to the ladies and their children exist. Contact the Elders for a referral to the Volunteer Coordinator.

• Bethesda Mobile Mission- Volunteers minister during the evening and early morning hours, providing clothing, blankets, and hot food to the homeless in our local community.

• Coats and Clothing for Children- Many children go to school with inadequate or even no winter coats. School officials identify those in need and contact our congregation. Members of the synagogue community collect, donate, and distribute heavy winter coats and needed clothing to those local elementary school children.

We're glad you asked that question! The Mitzvah Team is a group pf people who love the L-rd and desire to be active in reaching out to members of the body of Messiah and residents of the local community.

The Team will do projects on an individual, couple, or team basis. Members of the Team will visit the sick, cook for those who need a meal, feed the homeless, help with work day projects, provide rides to services and many other acts of service to members of the community.

The Elders will lead the Mitzvah Team. Individuals who know of any needs or projects may contact Harry or Ya’akov to make them aware of the needs. The Elders will review the needs in the congregation and in the community and will coordinate the efforts of Team members.

Any member of the congregation is welcome to join. Youth under the age of 13 may participate when accompanied by one or both parents.

Do you want to join the Mitzvah Team and be a blessing to others? Call one of the Elders today.

...so that those who have put their trust in G-d may apply themselves to doing good deeds. These are both good in themselves and valuable to the community. 1 Titus 3:8