Family Volunteer Events—Mitzvah Makers

two young mitzvah makersLooking for a meaningful way to spend time with your kids and connect with other Jewish families?

Join us for Mitzvah Makers, events filled with community, hands-on service, and plenty of fun! Together, families learn about important issues facing our community—from supporting isolated seniors to addressing other local needs—then work side by side on service projects that make a real difference.

These family-friendly volunteer events bring Jewish values to life while creating lasting memories and building compassion and community awareness.

Upcoming Events

JFCS Passover Bag Assembly

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Passover with your kids that’s both fun and hands-on? Join Mitzvah Makers for a warm, family-friendly mitzvah as we prepare Passover holiday gift bags for our community.

Space is limited. Register today.

Marin Mitzvah Makers Passover Gift Bag Assembly
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 – 3:30pm. Find out more and register.

San Mateo Mitzvah Makers Passover Gift Bag Assembly
Sunday, March 22, 1:00 – 2:30pm.
 Find out more and register.

Tzedakah in Action

Join us for a hands-on family volunteering experience exploring the Jewish value of tzedakah—our responsibility to care for one another—and talk about how small actions can make a big difference. Through interactive learning and conversation, children will think about kindness, fairness, and how to respond when others need support.

Mitzvah Makers: Tzedakah in Action
Sunday, April 19, 2:00 – 3:30pm. Find out more and register.


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