Mitzvah Day 2026

at Congregation B'nai Israel

33rd Annual Lori Sklar Mitzvah Day

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 9AM

Rooted in Tikkun Olam, Mitzvah Day is our annual opportunity to come together as a congregation and make a meaningful impact. While we serve our community year-round, this special day invites volunteers of all ages to unite, lend their time, energy, and compassion, and help repair our world.

On January 11th, explore new ways to give back, reignite past volunteer commitments, or share your passion for service, all while connecting with fellow congregants. With dozens of partner organizations and opportunities both on and off campus, there is truly something for everyone at Mitzvah Day. Let’s make a difference, together.

Mitzvah Day is made possible by the Kantor Family Center for Justice at Congregation B’nai Israel. To further support the impactful work of the Kantor Family Center for Justice, donations are welcome and appreciated.

On Campus Activities

9:00 AM
Join us at CBI in the North Social Hall for the opening ceremony. Grab a nosh, enjoy the music of DJ Susan, and head to your project.

Off Campus Activities

Activity times differ by location; please review your site’s schedule for accuracy.

At-Home Activities

Can’t join us on January 11th? Explore our asynchronous projects and be part of Mitzvah Day at home, fitting into your schedule seamlessly.

On Campus Activities

On-campus activities include:

SunButter & Jelly Sandwich Making
Decorating Cards and Pictures for the IDF, local first responders and seniors
Assembling No-Sew Blankets for neighbors in need
Packaging Hygiene Kits for those experiencing homelessness
Assembling Shabbat Kits for JNF Seniors
Donate blood with ONEblood drive
Safety Demo with Local Police Department’s K-9 Therapy Dogs
Preparing “Just-Add-Water” Mason Jar Soups for individuals and families in need
Sharsheret Bracelet Making for cancer awareness

If you would like to be a captain of any of these activities or have any questions, please contact Minda Shaiman or Ali Myrick, or call 561.241.8118 x119.

Off Campus Activities

For those of you looking to get out into the community, we have a bunch of activities to choose from. Please sign up for what you would like to participate in:

Red Reef Park Beach Clean Up: Join us at Red Reef Park at 10AM to reduce litter, protect our ocean and raise awareness about litter and plastic pollution. Parking is complimentary for CBI Mitzvah Day Group. Please bring your own garbage bags and sunscreen – gloves, pickers, water and a snack will be provided.
Little Free Pantry Food Delivery: Deliver non-perishable food items collected for the Little Free Pantries at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.
In Jacob’s Shoes: Visit their facility in Deerfield to clean shoes for members of our community at 10AM.
Supermarket Sweep at Boca Walmart Super Center begins at 10AM. Complete a scavenger hunt, all while shopping for items to fill our Little Free Pantries! This program is underwritten by the Kantor Family Center for Justice.

At-Home Activities

From baking to making cards to collections and more, we have fun, meaningful activities for all ages that you can do at home and drop off at CBI on Mitzvah Day from 9AM-12PM in the Admin Circle.

SunButter & Jelly Sandwich Making: Make SunButter and jelly sandwiches for after school programs for underprivileged children. Please buy a loaf of your favorite bread, a jar of SunButter and a jar of jelly and make between 8 and 10 sandwiches. Place each sandwich in a zip lock bag then right back into the bread bag.
Birthday Boxes: Decorate a shoe box (recycle an Amazon box) and fill it with party favors, cake mix, frosting, an aluminum pan, candles, a small bag of balloons and make a birthday card. Boxes will be given to various organizations for children’s birthdays.
Cards and Pictures for First Responders and Seniors: Get creative and make your own cards and draw pictures to say thank you or spread some love. These will be distributed to the IDF, Boca PD, Fire Rescue, Hospital workers and JFS seniors in our community.
Bake Cookies for Fire Fighters: Whip up your favorite cookies and place them in a small plastic bag with a thank you card for our local community helpers.
Assemble Hygiene Kits: Purchase socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloths and soap and bag them together to distribute to members of our community. Place the toothbrush and toothpaste inside the socks, and tie them together with a ribbon to distribute to members of our community.

Please contact Minda Shaiman or Ali Myrick, or call 561.241.8118 x119.

Item Collections

We will be collecting items to donate to our charity partners: The Soup Kitchen, Boys and Girls Club, Place of Hope, In Jacob’s Shoes, Boca Helping Hands, Little Free Pantry, Jewish Family Services, Tri-County Humane Society, Family Promise and Best Foot Forward.

Toiletries and feminine hygiene products for Family Promise, Little Free Pantry and Veteran’s Hospital.
School supplies for Boys and Girls Club.
New or Gently Used Books for Pre-School through 12th Grade-aged children.
Gently used shoes and sports cleats for In Jacob’s Shoes.
Cleaning supplies: OxiClean Stain Remover Spray, OxiClean Laundry Powder Soap, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, disposable gloves, and towels for In Jacob’s Shoes.
Non-perishable food for the Little Free Pantry, Boca Helping Hands and JFS food pantries.
Pet food, blankets and towels for the Tri-County Humane Society.
New underwear, boxers, undershirts, socks for adults and children of all ages for shelters – Best Foot Forward and Family Promise.
Diapers and baby wipes for Family Promise, Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach, and the American Association of Caregiving Youth.
Gently used golf clubs and bags for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church’s golf program.
Halloween costumes for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.

Items can be dropped off in CBI’s Admin Circle in until Sunday, January 11. To order directly from our Amazon Wishlist for delivery to CBI, click the button below.