A distinguishing aspect of Judaism is that it is a religion of action. It’s not enough to simply have faith; we are commanded to act on that faith - to observe the commandments (mitzvot) and do good deeds. In that spirit, we are happy to be bringing Mitzvah Day back to KKBE. On Sunday, May 18, we will gather as a community to take part in a variety of volunteer opportunities to pray with our feet and give back to our community. These opportunities are available to ALL members of the community, children to adults, singles to families, members of KKBE and beyond. Just imagine our impact if we can ALL do a single mitzvah on that day! 

Volunteer Activities (Registration Required Below)

1. Greeting Cards
Participants will make cards to send out to KKBE's congregants to celebrate High Holy days, to recognize special birthdays and anniversaries, and to home bound congregants. Cards will also be made to be included with the no sew fleece blankets that are being made for donation to the LowCountry Orphan relief. 

 CAPTAIN: Carol Antman. No Limit to Participants

2. Baking Class
Preparing, packing and donating food to people in the community. There will be two shifts of baking, one shift from 12-2 (Full), and another from 2-4, and we will also need volunteers to deliver the baked goods. Baked goods will go to Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, Fisher House and 1-80 place. 

CO-CAPTAINS: Sara Benfield and Leslie Archer. 8 person limit per shift. 3 people needed for deliveries.

3. No-Sew Fleece Blankets
Help make soft no sew fleece blankets for donation to LowCountry Orphan Relief. Each blanket takes about 1-2 hours to create, and can be prepared in teams of 1-4. Materials will all be supplied.

 CAPTAIN: Marilyn Gordon. No limit to participants. 

4. DONATIONS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ON-THE-GO MEAL BAGS

Families don't often have the time to prepare a meal while traveling back and forth from the hospital. We will be collecting approved items for the RMHC On-the-Go Meal Kit Program in the designated box in the KKBE lobby. See an approved list of items HERE. Please drop off items in the drop off bin in the lobby  and help assemble them into meal bags on Mitzvah day.

CAPTAIN: Sheila Winnett and Sara Benfield. No limit to participants.

Additional Donation Opportunities (No Registration Required)
 
1. Blood Drive with The Blood Connection
Technicians will be on hand to collect blood donations in the Social Hall between 11AM – 4PM. Reservations strongly preferred; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. This drive will be held In Memory of Irene Gilbert, and The Blood Connection will donate $25 per donor to KKBE’s Social Action Fund. People who give blood are welcome to join in on another activity listed above.

CAPTAIN: Mark Swick. No limit to participants. VISIT THIS LINK to sign up for a time in advance.

2. Library Project
We're giving the KKBE library a fresh new look, and we'd love your help in finding new homes for some of our books! Make a donation to KKBE and give a book a new place to be loved. Just drop by and browse our selections.  We'll have something for everyone!  Racks of books will be available. Drop by, no registration necessary.

CAPTAIN: Marilyn Geiger and Jill Blades. No limit to participants.

3. Donations to the Charleston Animal Society
We will be collecting animal toys, bags and boxes of treats or food in the original packaging, empty water bottles, cardboard rolls from toilet paper and paper towels, and clean towels and sheets for the local Charleston Animal Society. Please collect recyclables from your neighbors, relatives, and friends and bring them to KKBE. Drop offs can be placed in a cardboard bin in the atrium at KKBE. The bin will be available April 5^th- May 18^th.  See a list of needed items HERE.

CAPTAIN: Deborah Lucash.