Monthly Family Mitzvahs

FAMILY MONTHLY MITZVAH

A year of kindness, gratitude, and community for our young families

September--
Sweet Beginnings

Make New Year cards for grandparents, neighbors, or residents of a local senior center.

Draw pictures and write, “Wishing you a sweet New Year!
Discuss how a kind message can brighten someone’s day.

October--
Caring for Creation

Collect canned goods for a local food pantry

Let children choose a few items while food shopping
Talk about helping families who need extra support

November--
Gratitude Month

Create a “Thankful Basket”

Each family member writes or draws something they are thankful for every day
Deliver homemade cookies or a thank-you note to a community helper

December--
Spreading Light

Donate gently used toys and books

Encourage children to choose toys they are no longer use
Discuss how sharing brings joy to others

January--
Warm Hearts

Make Winter Care Kits

Fill bags with socks, gloves, granola bars, and encouraging notes
Donate to a local shelter or community organization
Have a playdate with a new family
Bake cookies for a new neighbor or someone living alone

February--
Love and Friendship

Perform secret acts of kindness

Set the table without being asked
Draw a picture for a sibling
Help a parent fold laundry

March--
Celebrating Community

Prepare Purim gift bags (Mishloach Manot)

Delvier treats to neighbors, teachers, or someone who may feel lonely
Include a homemade card

April--
Freedom Through Giving

Create “Passover Blessings Bags”

Decorate bags and fill them with toiletries or snacks for families in need
Talk about helping others feel cared for and free from worry

May--
Honoring Those Who Help Us

Thank Community Helpers

Deliver flowers or cards to firefighters, police officers, nurses, or teachers
Discuss how many people work together to help our community

June--
Caring for the Earth

Family Clean-Up Day

Pick up litter at a park or beach
Plant flowers or herbs together

July--
Welcoming Others

Invite Someone new!

Have a playdate with a new family
Bake cookies for a new neighbor or someone living alone

August--
Preparing with Kindness

School Supply Drive

Donate crayons, pencils, and notebooks
Create encouraging notes for children receiving the supplies

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