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Often in Judaism, we discuss doing mitzvahs and giving tzedakah. Most of us understand that a mitzvah is a “good deed”, but do we understand tzedakah? How do we translate tzedakah? How is it defined? In truth, it is an untranslatable concept. Some will say it means “charity”. However, there is a distinction to be made here. Charity is often associated with caring or sympathy; it is an act born out of compassion, and perhaps, pity. Tzedakah is not an act born of emotion, but rather, an obligation. In the Jewish religion, tzedakah is an imperative; one is encouraged to perform “good deeds”, not because one feels pity or one finds it rewarding, but because it is the right thing to do. A closer translation of tzedakah would be “justice”; justice should be at the root of our reasons for volunteering. With this webpage, we hope to help you connect with service opportunities that allow you to forge connections with your community and help those in need. Click here to see our past events and email us at info@rajeon.com
Hurricane Sandy Volunteer Opportunities
Below is an updated list of volunteer opportunities and items drive donations related to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief. This is an updated comprehensive list, so please do not contact us requesting additional opportunities as we currently have limited resources and may not be able to respond. URGENT Items Drive: We are collecting the following items to…
Volunteer opportunities for Monday Nov. 5 2012
Seagate clothing donations: it’s outside of the chapel at the entrance of seagate located on surf avenue. They need help with organization and distribution. 2. The Shul on the corner of seagate ave and nautilus was flooded and needs help cleaning up. Wear rain boots and dress warm if you come to volunteer at this…
Volunteer opportunities for taday 11/4/12 and donations needed!
- RAJE & The UJA Federation of NY Russian Division have established a base in Flatbush where supplies supplies such as clothing, food, water and toiletrieswhere brought in last night and need to be distributed to storm victims in the area. Volunteers, especially volunteers with gas and cars are needed to help distribute to centers…