What began as an experiment in education and volunteering has become one of Sinai’s most popular and effective multi-generational programs. Past participants confirm – it’s hard to tell who benefits more from the program: those on the receiving end who know someone cares, or those congregants giving their time and resources, who know that even a little help can change a life. Volunteer for part or all of Mitzvah Day!

Sunday, November 23, 2025

“Kehillah Kedosha: A Sacred Community of Giving”

Projects for all ages! In-person or at home! 

Schedule of Events:

9:00 AM Coffee & Bagels in the Foyer, 9:30 AM Tikkun Olam Service

10:00 AM In-person Projects and Drop Off items

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR PROJECTS BELOW BY NOVEMBER 18.

 YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR MORE THAN ONE!

Any costs associated with projects are for supplies only. Kids participate at no charge. 

Pathfinders Barrel Requests:
Pampers Diapers – any size
Deodorant  - full size
Body Lotion - full size
Body Wash - full size

Care For All Barrel Requests:
Tylenol (generic fine), 
Ibuprofen
Thermacare Menstrual and Back Heat packs (generic is fine)
Depends for Women
Maxi Pads

Unable to participate? Be a Mitzvah Day Sponsor and consider a monetary donation HERE

Items needed for at-home projects are available for pickup at Sinai during business hours.

All completed at-home projects to be dropped off at Sinai on

Sunday, November 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Religious school families: Mitzvah Day is a regular religious school day for the entire family.  Please select an IN-PERSON project at Sinai.

Check out all the volunteer opportunities with details below.

Call Jean Pereles-Strouse at 414-217-5753 or email HERE  if you have any questions.

Mitzvah Day 2025 Projects:

1.    Project:    Blanket Making for Pathfinders SIGN UP HERE
Volunteers will be cutting and tying fleece blankets which will be given to Pathfinders. Instructions, blankets, and supplies are available at Sinai. Pathfinders brings safety, hope and healing to youth in crisis in the Greater Milwaukee area. These youth are facing interconnected issues such as homelessness, sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking and mental wellness challenges. The vast majority of youth served come from disempowered communities where these issues happen more frequently. 
Location, Date, and time:  
At Sinai - Sunday, November 23– project begins 10:00 AM  
# of volunteers:  50 slots (household = 1 slot)       
Ages:  Great for all ages. 
Cost: $18.00 per adult and a Pathfinders or Care for All item, kids Free 
Register by November 18
Project Leaders: Judy Schneider, Marci Tanz & Mary Wurzburg

2.    Project: Itsy Bitsy Sinai - Birthday Kits for Jewish Community Pantry SIGN UP HERE
We will create birthday kits for patrons of the Jewish Community Pantry. Kits will include: cake mixes, frosting, candles, party supplies, cards etc. The Jewish Community Food Pantry provides emergency food and supplies to individuals and families in need throughout the greater Milwaukee community.  During the holidays and winter months – there is a greater need. 
Location, Date, and time:  At Sinai - Sunday, November 23 – project begins 10:00 AM 
# of volunteers:  20      
Ages: this is intended for Itsy Bitsy Sinai families
Cost: $18.00 per adult and a Pathfinders or Care for All item, kids Free 
Register by November 18
Project Leader: Sara Reuben

3.    Project: Food/Hygiene Kits for Street Angels & Care for All SIGN UP HERE
Together we will create kits with necessities for the homeless in Milwaukee. Street Angels Inc. is a mobile outreach program that assists our neighbors without homes in Milwaukee County. Teams travel throughout the county three nights per week, 156-nights per year, via two outreach buses providing hot meals, bag lunches, drinking water, hygiene items, clothing, blankets, tents, and HOPE to those who are experiencing street homelessness. They are often first responders to a homeless crisis. We will also create kits for Care for All. Care for All is an independent nonprofit health center created to fill a critical gap in abortion care and wraparound services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Location, Date, and time:  At Sinai - Sunday, November 23– project begins 10:00 AM  
# of volunteers:  20     
Ages: Adults Only Please 
Cost: $18.00 per adult and a Pathfinders or Care for All item, kids Free
Register by November 18
Project Leaders: Ed Levitas and Lilly Goren, Ali Kleigman

4.    Project: Bagged Lunches for Pathfinders SIGN UP HERE
Sinai will create bagged lunches for Pathfinders to use immediately with their community. Pathfinders brings safety, hope and healing to youth in crisis in the Greater Milwaukee area. These youth are facing interconnected issues such as homelessness, sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking and mental wellness challenges. The vast majority of youth served come from disempowered communities where these issues happen more frequently. 
Location, Date, and time:  At Sinai - Sunday, November 23 – project begins 10:00 AM  
# of volunteers: 15     
Ages: Great for all ages.    
Cost: $18.00 per adult and a Pathfinders or Care for All item, kids Free    
Register by November 18
Project Leaders: Steve Stall, Rebecca Kuhn, and Miriam Horwitz

5.    Project: Tikkun Ha’ir  - Pack Holiday Gift Bags for Cathedral Center  SIGN UP HERE
Cathedral Center serves up to 28 unaccompanied women and 8 families with children in emergency shelter for up to 90 days and 4 unaccompanied women and 8 families with children in flexible housing for up to 2 years. Families include single mothers, single fathers, two parent households, and multigenerational amalgamations.
Location, Date, and time:  At Sinai - Sunday, November 23 – project begins 10:00 AM  
# of volunteers: 15     
Ages: Great for all ages.    
Cost: Please bring a Pathfinders or Care for All item, kids Free    
Register by November 18
Project Leader: Rhonda Lindner

6.    Project: Pathfinders Casseroles (AT-HOME PROJECT Main Dish Preparation) SIGN UP HERE
Congregation Sinai supplies meals for Pathfinders which serves youth and young adults who are experiencing trauma and crisis. Prepare 2 9x13 pans of the same dish (select from list provided) at home to be returned to Sinai. Foil Pans and recipes available for pick up if desired during Sinai business hours. Labels will be available upon delivery. 
Location, Date, and Time:  Prepared dish drop off at Sinai: Sunday, November 23, 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. (Foil Pans available for pick up if desired during Sinai business hours. Note: Recipe will be emailed to you or are available for pick-up. # of volunteers: 15 slots (household = 1 slot)  
Ages: Great for all Ages 
Register by November 18

7.    Project: Do a Knitzvah! (AT-HOME PROJECT) SIGN UP HERE
Do you Knit or Crochet? Create adult and baby hats or scarves at home to be donated to Street Angels, Cathedral Center, Children’s Hospital, Robyn’s Nest and some to be used for our Itsy Bitsy Sinai hats. 
Location, Date, and Time: Items drop off at Sinai: Sunday, November 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
# of volunteers: Unlimited     
Ages: ALL    
Register by November 18

8.    Project: Bakers, Bakers, Bakers! (AT-HOME PROJECT) SIGN UP HERE
Prepare 48 cookies, brownies, or bars to be returned to Sinai. Desserts will be stored in the Sinai freezer and brought to Pathfinders which serves youth and young adults who are experiencing trauma and crisis. Some will be used for Onegs at Sinai. Use your own recipe. No nuts please. No cakes or pies. Items should be returned to Sinai in well-sealed disposable plastic containers or large freezer Ziploc bags. Please label. Items should be pre-cut. No foil pans or tin foil please for baked goods. 
Location, Date & Time: Prepared desserts drop off at Sinai: Sunday, November 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
# of volunteers: Unlimited  
Ages: Great for all Ages    
Register by November 18

9.    Project: Chesed Cards! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED         
Create cards to send to our congregants when they could use a little TLC with some soup from Sinai. This station will remain open throughout the morning for all to participate. 
Location, Date, and time:  At Sinai - Sunday, November 23– project begins 10:00 AM  
# of volunteers: Unlimited  - no registration needed    
Project Leaders: Sarah Siegel & Madrichim

10.    Project: Make a Mitzvah bracelet! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED         
Make a bracelet or necklace with Jewish a star bead to wear or as a reminder of the mitzvot you can do daily! This station will remain open throughout the morning for all to participate. 
Location, Date, and time:  At Sinai - Sunday, November 23– project begins 10:00 AM  
# of volunteers: Unlimited  - no registration needed                                                                                            Project Leaders: Sarah Siegel & Madrichim