TEMPLE AKIBA’S 18TH ANNUAL MITZVAH DAY

Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Mitzvah Day is a joyful community-building day of service, in support of Temple Akiba’s dedication to Tikkun Olam. Join the nearly 300 participants who come together to lend our talents, time & generosity to make the world a better place. We support 20 non-profit organizations to directly help people facing hunger, lack of housing, isolation and illness. Additional projects focus on improving and beautifying our own campus and supporting the Akiba community. Whether you like crafts, cooking, advocacy, or connecting with others, there’s a project for you that enables our light to shine brighter together at home & beyond! Choose from a variety of in-house and off-site projects. All are welcome! Be a part of the magic!

8:30 AM - Registration & Bagel Breakfast

9:00 AM - Service

9:30 AM - Projects

11:30 AM - Lunch

Register for a 2025 Mitzvah Project

Register by April 29 to be guaranteed a Mitzvah Day t-shirt. $18 per individual or $36 per family donation reduces expenses. Breakfast & Lunch included.

Mitzvah Day Sponsors $180: Your name will be publicized at Mitzvah Day, in our bulletin, on our website and social media.

Please Donate the following items to make our projects successful:

Even if you can’t be there in person, you can make a difference by donating supplies. Drop items in the Mitzvah Day donation Bin at the Temple in advance, or bring that day.

Books and School Supplies for Teens: New and gently used books, notebooks, pens, pencils and pencil sharpeners for LA County Library teen program. No adult books please.

Travel Size Hygiene Items: (new and sealed) All kinds of hygiene products, brushes/combs, band aids, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, soap, socks, disposable razors & feminine hygiene products, etc.

Survival Bags for Youth: Small water bottles, juice boxes, granola bars, pudding/fruit cups, travel size detergent, and small hygiene items - deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, body wash, & feminine wipes.

Household Cleaning Supplies: Paper towels, dish rags, dish soap and other household cleaning supplies for Abundant Blessings.

Pet Supplies: Dog & cat food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, stainless steel bowls, leashes, collars, harnesses, pet beds, carriers, crates and cat litter, wee wee pads, shampoos; to go to Underdog Community Project. Bring on Mitzvah Day.

New Socks: to be donated to PATH & SPY

Children's Items: New toys & Board books for children at Santa Monica/UCLA Hospital.