Good Deeds Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Sunday, April 6, 2025
We are excited to bring Good Deeds Day to Milwaukee – and we invite you to be a part of it. Join a global movement of people who are dedicated to doing good!
Building on the foundation of the annual Community-Wide Passover Food Drive Distribution (Maot Chittim), Good Deeds Day will be a full day of community wide volunteering. with opportunities for all-ages and abilities both at the JCC and throughout Milwaukee.
Good Deeds Day Milwaukee is brought to you by Tikkun Ha-Ir, Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Milwaukee Jewish Federation, and 25 area Jewish, multi-faith, and secular organizations committed to bringing the community together for a day of service.
Good Deeds Day started in 2007 in Israel, and now millions of people and thousands of organizations from 115 countries unite annually to volunteer and #DoGood.
Everyone who registers for a volunteer opportunity is invited to join us for lunch! See full schedule below and use the register button to RSVP and select your volunteer opportunity.
Brought to You By: Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Tikkun Ha-Ir,
and Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
Naming Sponsors
Irving L. Chortek Charitable Fund in Memory of Robert and Jennie Chortek
Salinsky Fund of Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun
Activities Sponsor
Jill & Jay Plavnick
Mitzvah Maker Sponsor
Congregation Shir Hadash
Chai Sponsor
Debbie & Dean Zemel
Partner Organizations: BBYO Wisconsin, Beth Hillel Temple, Congregation Anshai Lebowitz, Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, Congregation Shalom, Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Sinai, Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, Hillel Milwaukee, Jewish Family Services, Jewish War Veterans Post 701, Mequon Jewish Preschool, Mequon Torah Center, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, National Council of Jewish Women-Milwaukee, Ovation Communities, Own Your Judaism, PJ Library, Temple Menorah
Service Partners: All People’s Church, Cathedral Center, Guest House, Meta House, Pathfinders, Repairers of the Breach, Clement J. Zablocki Veterans’ Administration Medical Center
Everyone can play a role in Good Deeds Day – whether you are volunteering on the day of the event, donating to support our annual Passover Food Drive, or dropping off matzah for those in need.
The Passover Food Drive fulfills the mitzvah of Ma’ot Chittim so that everyone in our community can celebrate the holiday with the traditional festival foods.
If you, a friend, or family member is in need of Kosher food to celebrate Passover, please visit this link to request a bag.
Volunteer your time on Sunday, April 6 or help us prepare on Friday, April 4. Explore volunteer options for all ages and abilities.
Make a donation to help us purchase food for the Passover Food Drive. Donate online at link below or mail check payable to Tikkun Ha-Ir Passover Food Drive to Tikkun Ha-Ir, P.O. Box 090287, Milwaukee, WI 53209.
Drop-off boxes of matzah at the following locations March 9-30:
- Chabad of the East Side
- Congregation Anshai Lebowitz
- Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid
- Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun
- Congregation Shalom
- Congregation Sinai
- Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
- Milwaukee Jewish Day School
- Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Sponsors play a key role in making our community a better place for all.
| Event Schedule | ||
| Friday, April 4 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Pre-event preparation for Passover Food Drive Distribution | Jewish Community Pantry |
| Sunday, April 6 7:30-11:30 AM | Morning Volunteer Opportunities | Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC + additional locations throughout Milwaukee |
| Sunday, April 6 12:00-1:30 PM | Volunteer Lunch | Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC |
| 2:00-4:00 PM | Afternoon Volunteer Opportunities | Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC + additional locations throughout Milwaukee |
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