Kids Mitzvah Day

Who says “doing a mitzvah” can’t be fun?  Not any one of the 20 kids and teens who recently attended JFS’ 2nd Kids Mitzvah Day.

Volunteer art specialist, Sandi Weinstein, along with teen teaching assistants, helped kids ages 5 through 12 create beautiful challah covers for JFS’ new Shabbat Shalom package delivery program.  Kids learned all about tikkun olam, while enjoying a pizza lunch, and creating beautiful works of art.  As one young participant told us, “Every kid should do it, it really helps!”

On left, Kids Mitzvah volunteers Isaac and Joshua are shown hard at work on their challah covers.  On right, Isaac smiles for the camera; while volunteer art specialist, Sandi Weinstein, helps another young artist with his challah cover.

Does your child want to have a blast at the next Kids Mitzvah Day?  Contact Vlada Gelfond, Volunteer Coordinator, at (408) 357- 7456 or email vladag@jfssv.org to get all the details about the next Kids Mitzvah Day.

Happy Birthday Knitzvah

Happy 1st birthday, Knitzvah!  In its first year, the talented, loving, and prolific Knitzvah members made more than 100 lap blankets and afghans for isolated seniors, 250 baby gifts for Shalom Baby; more than 100 items for Good Samaritan Hospital NICU and pediatric departments, and many knitted items to families’ and children’s shelters. 

They have also given dozens of blankets, hats, scarves and baby items for folks who come into the JFS office needing assistance.

JFS Knitzvah always needs more generous hearts and willing hands to provide warmth and comfort to those in need within our community.  All ages and levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome!

For more information, contact:

Barbara at auntbarbara@comcast.net
Marilyn at marilynp@jfssv.org or call 408-357-7453

Volunteers Receive Well-Deserved Awards at JFS Annual Meeting

Making the Gala a Success!

The Bobbi Shulkin Award went to Thelma Ramm (left) and Sandi Silver (below ) for their outstanding work on the Small Plates, High Spirits, and All That Jazz gala fundraiser.

Doing a Knitzvah!

Knitzvah chairwoman, Barbara Berlant (left), received the Cal Lubran Award for her service to the community. The Golden Needle Award was awarded to Chai House resident Lilyan Stavis (right) for her leadership of the Chai House Knitzvah group.