Mitzvah Calendars
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Mitzvah Manias are seasonal lists of one-time volunteer opportunities. Sign up and commit to one project at a time. There is no long term obligation. Mitzvah Manias take place in fall, winter and spring, offer many holiday related projects, and are the perfect opportunity for individuals, families, groups and teens to perform the mitzvah of tikkun olam in the greater Chicagoland area.Merry Mitzvot
Merry Mitzvot, a calendar of one-time volunteer opportunities, runs from Sunday, November 22 through Friday, January 1. Do something meaningful and fun this winter! Serve a meal, sort food donations, visit with the elderly and so much more!
- In 2008, close to 700 volunteers participated in 42 projects.
- In the winter, TOV collects new cleaning supplies and travel-size toiletries to benefit the clients of local social service agencies. View the drop-off locations (PDF) and bring your donations!
Spring Mitzvah Mania
Spring Mitzvah Mania takes place during the weeks surrounding Passover, Easter, Yom Hashoah, Earth Day, Mother's Day and Yom Ha'atzmaut.
- Every spring TOV collects thousands of new and gently used children’s books to donate to JUF TOV Literacy Project schools and other Chicago area social service agencies. View the drop-off locations (PDF)
Green Mitzvah Mania
In an effort to explore new areas of volunteerism and to uphold the Jewish values of environmentalism and tikkun olam, the JUF TOV Volunteer Network runs Green Mitzvah Mania, a summer calendar of eco-friendly one-time volunteer opportunities.
Fall Mitzvah Mania
Fall Mitzvah Mania, a calendar of one-time volunteer opportunities, runs from Tuesday, September 1 Sunday, October 11. Do something meaningful and fun this fall! Serve a meal, sort food donations, visit with the elderly and so much more! Sign up.
- In 2008, 185 volunteers participated in 27 projects during Fall Mitzvah Mania.
- In the fall, TOV collects new winter wear clothing, toys and travel size toiletries. View the drop-off locations (PDF).
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