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On Going Action: Tikkun with AAi
NOW is such an important time to come together with Christian and Muslim neighbors, so they experience with us our shared value of Tikkun Olam. View next volunteer opportunity [here].
Mitzvah Day (offsite)
Sunday, January 18 & Monday, January 19
Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
Honoring the Jewish value that each of us is commanded (mitzvah) to do good works, Mitzvah Day brings volunteers of all ages together as part of a National Day of Service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us! Bring your friends and family to work together on various fun and meaningful projects to bring to life Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspirational legacy of community service, justice and equality for all. More information [here].
AAi Meal Service (Offsite)
Evergreen Islamic Center
Sunday, January 25, 2:00 p.m.
Unite with Jews, Christians, and Muslims to prepare and serve 260 hot meals to unhoused neighbors in San Jose
Evergreen Islamic Center, Congregation Beth David, and Peninsula Bible Church Cupertino invite you to collaborate in their Abrahamic Alliance to prepare, enjoy, and serve a hot and hearty meal to unhoused neighbors. After meal preparation, volunteers will enjoy a dinner together at Evergreen Islamic Center. Thereafter, volunteers signed up for Both shifts will bring 180 hot meals to neighbors who were forced out of San Jose’s largest encampment, now living in a safe parking lot on Berryessa Road. Enjoy good food, good friends, and good fun while serving a great cause! Register now here. Space is limited.
Women’s Shabbat (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Saturday, January 31, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Sign up to participate in leading the congregation in an inspiring, Shabbat service. Make this year the year you learn something new! Or participate together with a friend! Please sign up [here].
Dayenu: a Jewish Call to Climate Action (Beit Midrash)
Sunday, February 1, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Beth David member Michal Strutin will introduce us to Dayenu Circle of Silicon Valley, a movement rooted in Jewish values to mobilize Jewish Communities for meaningful climate action. Michal, who serves on the steering committee locally, will share activities of the Silicon Valley chapter, such as neighborhood rallies with other Jewish and conservation groups in the area, collaboration with the California State Legislative Jewish Caucus, ongoing programs for promoting widespread adoption of solar energy and electric vehicles, and easy ways you can help preserve a livable climate on earth.
AAi Blood Drive – donors and volunteers needed (Social Hall)
Wednesday, February 11, 11:00–5:00 p.m.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and each donation of blood can save up to 3 lives! Join Jews, Christians, and Muslims to assist American Red Cross staff, check-in donors, sterilize chairs and tables in donor waiting areas, refill refreshments for donors post-donation, and ensure donors are feeling well before departure. No experience is necessary! American Red Cross staff will train you to accomplish these tasks easily and safely, providing everything you need. Sign up to come.