Your Thanksgiving mitzvah: How to support South Florida’s Jewish organizations
Local organizations are making it easier than ever this year to connect with both our community and those beyond South Florida. As Thanksgiving nears, many focus on their families and the plentiful food on their tables. However, several South Florida nonprofits encourage us to share our blessings with strangers in need.
They ask for just a few hours to help in simple ways that can make a big difference — such as assembling meals, knitting blankets, or writing letters to troops. These acts of kindness help recipients feel less isolated during the holiday season.
Mitzvah Day activities
Mitzvah Day offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, including:
- Blood donation drives
- Crafting for cancer patients
- Packing Thanksgiving baskets for Boca Helping Hands
- Flower arranging for seniors
- Fitness demonstrations
- Building bird feeders and making dog toys
- Tech support assistance for seniors
Volunteers will be available to help seniors with technology challenges.
Event details
Location: B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th St., Boca Raton
Register at: btcboca.org/mitzvah-day
Arc Culinary gourmet holiday dinner
Arc Culinary is offering a gourmet holiday dinner package serving up to 10 guests for $235. The meal includes an oven-roasted whole turkey, Caesar salad, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and pecan pie.
There is also an option to purchase a package to donate to a family in need.
"They want us to donate a few hours to help assemble a meal, knit a blanket or write letters to our troops, all simple activities that can make a recipient feel less alone."
Author’s summary: This Thanksgiving, South Florida Jewish organizations invite everyone to volunteer or donate, making it simple to share warmth and hope with those in need during the holiday season.