News from Kol Ami

on Sunday, 26 April 2015.

BY MARLEINE KAY

Hiding from the Nazis and locked in a tiny attic space with her family, 13 year old Anne Frank penned these immortal words "no one has ever become poor by giving”. Her insightful words have enriched the lives of generations of children and adults by inspiring them to perform mitzvot to help alleviate the suffering of our world family.

Once again, on May 9th we come together as a loving Kol Ami religious school and congregation to participate in some heart-warming mitzvot. We will help to bring happiness and send messages of hope and love to the elderly, the infirm, the homeless and the brave ones who defend Israel.

Kicking off at 8:45 a.m. with coffee and juice in the gym, there will be a wide variety of hands-on Mitzvah Projects for the school kids, parents and congregants alike.

BAKE SALE - absolutely scrumptious cakes and treats for sale. Proceeds will benefit several charities, including the Yellow Brick House Shelter for abused women and their children, Mazon, the Jewish response to hunger, and guide dogs for the blind in Israel. Donations of either home baked goods or shop-bought (nut free and no animal fat) would also be greatly appreciated.

PLACE MAT DECORATION - for the tables at the Out of The Cold dinner at Har Zion. Kol Ami partners with Har Zion every winter for 10 weeks. Homeless and the marginalized within the GTA seek a meal, warm clothing, comfort and an overnight stay for many. The placemats will give guests a homey feeling as they enjoy their meal. Decorate the mats and write encouraging meaningful notes on them. Mats will be laminated later on.

HASMA DECORATION – show your artistic talent! These Hasmas will bring joy to the elderly residents living at Lifestyles Cheltenham Nursing Home. Many residents are lonely and this small token of your loving kindness will mean so much to them.

GREETING CARDS FOR ISRAELI SOLDIERS – decorate them and write inspiring messages to thank these brave men and women for keeping EretzYisrael safe.

MITZVAH MOVIE AND POPCORN - this movie has been written, directed and performed by Kol Ami’s Religious School Children. It’s amazing!

Only with YOUR participation can we truly make this event rock

and bring beautiful healing light into our world

Please bring some non-perishable food items that can be donated to the Food Bank.

Shabbat services follow at 10.30 a.m. -  no Torah study that morning