Get Your Mitzvah On!

On April 1, 1871, 23 devoted individuals envisioned that their new congregation would perpetuate traditional Judaism by strengthening the faith and nurturing the religious development of its members through adherence to Judaism’s central ideals of Torah (learning), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness). Our 150-year history has a deep connection to Gemilut Hasadim and we hope you and your family will join us to ensure this tradition continues for the next 150 years!

The slate of activities for the Day of Service is below. Volunteer registration is at this link here or you may contact Cheryl Snyderman, csnyderman@chizukamuno.org, 410-486-6400 ext. 300. All activities will be outdoors and will take place at Chizuk Amuno unless otherwise noted. 

If you would like to support our projects by contributing supplies, our wish-list can be found  here. or simply drop off these newly purchased or never-used items in our Collection Center in the coat roam: socks, combs and brushes, tissue packets, re-useable tote bags, work gloves, puzzle books, note card sets, fidget toys, small games, fruit snacks, fruit roll-ups, mini cookie or snack bags, small crayon or marker sets, or small drawing pads of paper. We thank Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood and Brotherhood for their support of various projects.

Day of Service Events: Sunday, October 10th (times vary) 

Professional Clothing Drive and Children’s Book Drive
9 a.m. – noon  
Help someone get a job! Please donate clean seasonal professional clothing on hangers. Accessories are also welcome. Books should be new or in gently-used condition and appropriate for grades K through 4. Questions? Contact Amy Chapper, amchapper@aol.com, 410-812-6211. To volunteer to help at the drop-off, and collect, sort and organize materials, please register here.

Shredding & E-Cycling
9 a.m. to noon
Be kind to the earth! All electronic and paper material to be recycled – no landfills used. $10 contribution for every 5 bags of paper to be shredded; $10 contribution for a trunk-full of electronic items; flat-screen TVs only - $20/TV. Click here, Sisterhood Shredding & Ecycling - Event - Chizuk Amuno, for a complete list of acceptable items. Questions? Contact Marsha Yoffe, myoffe@chizukamuno.org, ext. 309.  

Adopt-A-Road (Baltimore County Clean Green 15 Challenge)
Meet at Greenspring Avenue and Chippewa Drive at 9 a.m. 
Join us as we perform the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue. Enjoy the outdoors as you make a difference from the neighborhood all the way to the bay. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? Contact Irwin Golob, iigolob@comcast.net, 410-560-7422.  Volunteer Here.

Art with a Heart
10 a.m. – noon  
Work on art projects in support of Art with a Heart’s mission of enhancing the lives of people in need through visual art. We’ll meet at Art with a Heart headquarters: 3000 Falls Road, Mill No. 1, Baltimore, MD, 21211. Ages: 10 and up. Limit: 15 participants.  Volunteer Here.
Rain Date: October 17 

Blessing Bags for the Homeless
10 – 11:30 a.m.
A little help goes a long way! Assemble bags containing basic supplies for the homeless. All Ages. Volunteer Here.

Our Daily Bread Casserole Drop-off
10 – 11 a.m.
In our continuing efforts to help care for the stranger – the mitzvah of v’ahavtem et hager – we prepare casseroles for Our Daily Bread. Casseroles will be collected at the administrative entrance. Questions? Contact Lily Massouda, lmassouda@gmail.com, 410-370-4838. Follow this link, to access recipes accepted by ODB. 
Volunteer to prepare a casserole  Here.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden
Holocaust Remembrance Garden
9 a.m. – noon
Help us beautify the gardens by planting new shrubs and perennial flowers. We will also be sanding and re-staining the benches. All ages. Volunteer Here.

Cookies in a Jar
10 to 11 a.m.
Create cookie mix kits for local first responder employees and volunteers. All you need is all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, chocolate chips, and a quart size mason jar for each kit you plan to assemble. We’ll individually build our kits while we are together on Zoom. Zoom link available soon!
All ages. Register Here. and you will be sent the Zoom link, directions, and label graphics for each jar.

Baltimore County Clean Green 15 Challenge
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Take 15 minutes to remove litter from Chizuk Amuno’s lawns, fields, parking lots, and perimeters. This initiative keeps neighborhoods and waterways clean and protects wildlife. All Ages Volunteer Here.

Litter Clean-Up at Arlington Cemetery 
1 – 2:30 p.m.
In the spirit of K’vod Ha Met, honoring those who have passed, we will collect debris from our burial grounds, helping to preserve the sanctity of the cemetery. Arlington Cemetery is located at 4300 N Rogers Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215. All Ages.  Volunteer Here.

CHAI Stream Clean-Up 
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Remove debris from the banks of Western Run. Meet in front of Cross Country Elementary/Middle School, 6900 Cross Country Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21215. Ages: All ages (children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult) 
Limit: 40 participants.  Volunteer Here.

Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department Meal Drop-off
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Help us thank those who put their lives at risk to help save the lives of others. We will be providing home-cooked dinner for the staff and firefighters at Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department monthly. Questions? Contact Heller Kreshtool, hellerk25@aol.com, 410-241-2592.  Sign up to contribute to the meal here. 

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden
Holocaust Remembrance Garden
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Help us beautify the gardens by planting new shrubs and perennial flowers. We will also be sanding and re-staining the benches. All ages.  Volunteer Here.

Crafting Greeting Cards
1 to 2:30 p.m.
We’ll gather via Zoom and create loving greeting cards to help brighten someone’s day. All Ages. Supply kits will be available for pick-up from the synagogue office from October 4 through 8. 
Register Here. and you will be sent the Zoom link.

Butterfly Magnets
1 – 2:30 p.m.
This Day of Service project is now open for the entire community. All ages!! These will be given to recipients of Meals on Wheels to brighten their days and to hold their monthly Meals on Wheels calendar. Volunteer Here.

RRS 5th/6th Grade Students
Cubby Bags for Ronald McDonald House
During Sunday Morning RRS  Classes 
Create gift bags and write uplifting notes for families staying long-term at RMDH while their children receive medical treatment.