Mitzvah Day

Mitzvah Day, on Sunday, November 20, 2011, in association with the Times Series, aims to encourage people across the country to volunteer and support good causes in the community.

The concept of Mitzvah Day is that on one day, people go out and make a difference.
Founder Laura Marks

Synagogue and mosque members to work together for homeless charity

12:35pm Tuesday 1st November 2011

WORSHIPPERS at a synagogue and a mosque will join forces to encourage shoppers to donate items at a superstore in Palmers Green for a homeless charity on Mitzvah Day.

Trees planted for Mitzvah Day project

4:40pm Friday 21st October 2011

VOLUNTEERS will clear a field and plant trees in Radlett as part of this year’s Mitzvah Day on Sunday November 20.

Mother encourages people to help for Mitzvah Day

Mother encourages people to help for Mitzvah Day

10:20am Thursday 20th October 2011

A MOTHER has encouraged people to get involved with an annual good deeds day event.

Charity knits blankets for Eastern Europe in preparation for Mitzvah Day

Jewish Care’s chief executive Simon Morris (centre) joins in knitting scheme for Mitzvah Day

4:10pm Wednesday 19th October 2011

MEMBERS of a Jewish health and social care charity have been busy with their knitting needles as they prepare for Mitzvah Day next month.

People sought for gardening good deed

10:50am Monday 17th October 2011

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help clear a historic village green in Borehamwood for Mitzvah Day

Times and Independent series searching for a good cause

Times and Independent Series volunteers supported Mitzvah Day 2010

11:13am Tuesday 11th October 2011

THERE is still time to apply to The Times and Independent Series to win a team of journalists and editors to help with a worthy cause as part of Mitzvah Day next month.

Win our news team for Mitzvah Day

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9:56am Tuesday 20th September 2011

The Times and Independent Series of newspapers is once again searching for a worthy cause to help,as part of Mitzvah Day on Sunday, November 20.

Borough's volunteers lend a helping hand for good deeds day

9:23am Friday 26th November 2010

HUNDREDS of volunteers across Barnet took part in a good deeds day that swept the nation on Sunday.

Good deeds day volunteers cleans up parks

1:20pm Wednesday 24th November 2010

TWO community clean-ups in parks in the area took place for Interfaith Week this week.

Young and old unite to clean up field for Mitzvah Day

Young and old unite to clean up field for Mitzvah Day

11:49am Tuesday 23rd November 2010

FAITHS combined for the common purpose of completing a good deed for a Mitzvah Day event in Radlett.

Thousands support Mitzvah Day and Sewa Day

6:01pm Monday 22nd November 2010

THOUSANDS of people across Harrow and Brent took part in a day of volunteering yesterday.

Synagogue projects create 'meaningful' day

4:02pm Monday 22nd November 2010

A BOREHAMWOOD synagogue organised more than 200 volunteers for the largest Mitzvah Day turnout in the synagogue's history yesterday.

News team spruces up school garden for Mitzvah Day

Fiona Cripps, David Cowton, centre manager and Andrew Londero, plants manager, at Mill Hill Garden Centre

2:30pm Monday 22nd November 2010

A RUN-DOWN play area at a Borehamwood primary school has been transformed by volunteers from the Times and Independent Series as part of Mitzvah Day, a Jewish-led initiative that encourages people of all faiths to donate their time to charity.

Tony Blair praises Mitzvah Day for "building bridges" between faiths

The West is being outmanoeuvred by violent Islamic extremism, Tony Blair warned

10:40am Friday 19th November 2010

FORMER Prime Minister Tony Blair has praised a Jewish-led national volunteering day for its ability to "build bridges between different faiths".

MP and councillors announce Mitzvah Day plans

Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green, Mike Freer, makes his maiden speech in the House of Commons

12:30pm Thursday 18th November 2010

AN MP and councillors will pick up their paintbrushes as part of a good deeds day on Sunday.

MP to lend a hand for Mitzvah Day

Transport Minister Theresa Villiers

9:10am Thursday 18th November 2010

CHIPPING Barnet MP Theresa Villiers will be rolling up her sleeves and getting stuck in at two Mitzvah Day events this weekend.

Synagogue calls for more Mitzvah Day volunteers

3:00pm Wednesday 17th November 2010

SYNAGOGUE members from Edgware will join in the good deeds day that will be sweeping the nation this Sunday.

Primary school wins volunteers for Mitzvah Day

Primary school wins volunteers for Mitzvah Day

2:35pm Tuesday 16th November 2010

A RUN-DOWN play area at a Borehamwood primary school is set to be transformed by volunteers as part of Mitzvah Day, a Jewish-led initiative that encourages people of all faiths to donate their time to charity.

Multi-faith Mitzvah Day entertainment event planned in Golders Green

11:40am Wednesday 3rd November 2010

A CROSS cultural event to entertain the elderly is taking place for a good deeds day later this month.

Interfaith event to be held for Mitzvah Day

Rabbi David Mitchell, from Radlett and Bushey Reform Synagogue, and Reverend Maureen Taylor, representing Christ Church and St John's Church the Radlett Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews

1:55pm Thursday 28th October 2010

AN INTERFAITH event in Radlett will be held for Mitzvah day, a Jewish-led initiative that encourages people of all faiths to donate their time to charity.

Synagogue unveils plans for Mitzvah Day

4:27pm Thursday 21st October 2010

A SYNAGOGUE in Borehamwood has set down its plans for Mitzvah day, a Jewish-led initiative that encourages people of all faiths to donate their time to charity.

MPs all supporting Mitzvah Day projects

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7:20am Thursday 21st October 2010

ALL of Barnet's MPs are planning to get their hands dirty and help the community for Mitzvah Day this year.

Hindu and Jewish communities join forces for "good deeds" day

5:57pm Wednesday 20th October 2010

FOLLOWING in the footsteps of Mitzvah Day, a Jewish-led initiative which encourages people to donate their time rather than money to good causes, Hindu communities throughout the country will mark the first ever National Sewa Day, on the same date, Sunday, November 21.

Mitzvah Day message from Mike Freer MP

Mike Freer MP at Norwood's Buckets and Spades Children and Family Centre in Finchley during last year's Mitzvah Day

12:00pm Saturday 16th October 2010

Mitzvahs should be part of everyday life not just once a year, writes Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green

School hails blooming of new garden following volunteer day

Teresa Ellis pictured with Jolene aged 13 and Lian aged 11

6:30pm Monday 11th October 2010

A SCHOOL that received a garden makeover as part of a good deeds day last year says the results have provided fresh opportunities for pupils.






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