Monthly Mitzvah Program

Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills continuously seeks to demonstrate a communal agenda that reflects our priorities and values. The Monthly Mitzvah Program is an example of our commitment to the Jewish idea that “doing good deeds is an obligation.” Since its inception in 2017 over one hundred members each year have volunteered for the program’s community service projects and events. In the past our congregation has conducted winter, summer and formal clothing drives, prepared lunch bags for a homeless shelter, tutored elementary school children, provided English enrichment for immigrant adults, conducted blood drives and helped seniors and the developmentally disabled during different holiday seasons. The activities serve both Jews and non-Jews. 

In some activities CBSBH partners with local, regional and national organizations, such as the Red Cross, Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JF&CS), Interfaith Social Services of Quincy and Father Bill’s Homeless Shelters in Quincy and Brockton. For example, each month CBSBH conducts the JF&CS Family Table program in which we collect and deliver 25+ bags of beans and 25+ cans of fruit for Jews and non-Jews who are homebound or otherwise unable to provide for their own food needs. 

All Mitzvah activities are open to volunteers from the wider community. We are proud and excited to be both a catalyst and place where good things happen. If you would like to volunteer for (or donate to) a Mitzvah Program event or organization please contact Jack Levy, the program coordinator, at the CBSBH office – Office@bethshalombluehills.org or 617-698-3394.

Unfortunately, due to the COVID disruption the on-site Mitvah Program has been postponed for 2020-21 and will hopefully begin once again in Fall 2021. However, our members have contributed to each of the organizations listed above and we encourage everyone to continue to donate. Contact and donation information can be accessed at each organization’s website. You can also contact Jack Levy for the relevant links.

We look forward to resuming our normal activities in Fall 2021!