Repairing the World (Tikun Olam) Through Volunteerism, Kindness & Building Global Bridges
Order your Passover Tribute Cards today!
Wish friends and family a Happy Passover with one of our uniquely designed tribute cards. The world has recently witnessed devastating events. Now more than ever, we appreciate the gift of tikun olam – repairing the world.
Choose from our 7 card designs, including our most recent addition to the collection; a holiday card featuring artwork by Ve’ahavta’s Founding President, Avrum Rosensweig.
Or you may choose a Kinder Kit card, which will help us to supply a child in need with essential school supplies. In light of the story of Passover, it is poignant to recognize that with education often comes freedom.
For questions, or to place an order by phone, please call (416) 964-7698
VE’AHAVTA NEWS
Kinder Kit Project Update
Ve’ahavta would like to express our gratitude to the community for your enthusiasm and support in the Kinder Kit Project. Collectively, you have sponsored 4,065 kinder kits to date! Our main channels of distribution for kinder kits in Toronto over the next year will be through the following agenices; Jewish Family and Child Services, Tomchei Shabbos, and Children’s Aid (Canada).
In 2010, our goal is to distribute 15,000 kinder kits to children in need locally and internationally. To help us achieve this goal, please consider sponsoring a Kinder Kit for $18 or collecting school supplies to donate to the project. Please contact robyn@veahavta.org for further details.
A special THANK YOU to the following Kinder Kit Project supporters:
Peter and Marla Seligman
The Singer Family
Temple Emanuel
Beth Emeth Bar/Bat Mitzvah families
The Annex Shul
UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date for Ve’ahavta’s most exciting STARRY NIGHTS yet!
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Ve’ahavta is thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker for STARRY NIGHTS 2010 is internationally acclaimed humanitarian activist, Sir Bob Geldof.
The M.C. for the evening is the hilarious and talented David Shore (Creator, Writer, and Executive Producer for the Emmy Award winning television show House).
Once again Ve’ahavta will present distinctive Tikun Olam Awards to many special and deserving tikun olam heroes of our time.
More information to come! Please save the date.
Are you up for the Challenge? May 16th 2010
Register your team now for the 2010 Great T.O. Challenge! After last year’s astounding success (volunteer teams raised $60,000 for Ve’ahavta homeless intiatives expansion project), and the hype leading up to this year’s event, we do expect to reach registration capacity quickly.
Sign up a team today for this thrilling and unique in-car scavenger hunt adventure to raise funds for the homeless men and women living on the streets of Toronto.
Seeking: Volunteers for after-school tutoring in all subjects Where: Evangel Hall (552 Adelaide Street West) When: Monday afternoons (3:30pm-6pm)
Guyana’s Medicine and Health Education
Seeking: Individuals interested in volunteering their services to a community-based medical development project in Region 7, Guyana. Specifically looking for Physicians, nurses, midwives, social workers, public health specialists/educators, family planners, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, and support workers. Where: Guyana, South America When: June 6th-June 20th, 2010
GUYANA MISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH
For all volunteer inquiries, please contact our Volunteer Desk at 416.964.7698 x 16 or by email at volunteerinfo@veahavta.org
VOICES FROM THE FIELD
Project Cover Up
Emily Freeman is currently 12 years old and the creator of Project Cover Up! Read here an excerpt from Emily’s Bat Mitzvah D’var Torah about her adventures on the streets of Toronto with Ve’ahavta handing out cozy blankets to the homeless with her family…
On January 21st my Mom, Dad and me went out in a van…not just any van…it’s called The Mobile Jewish Response to the Homeless van, driven and supported by Ve’ahavta and delivered 125 fleece blankets on the streets of Toronto to the homeless. We worked from 6pm until midnight….and it was COLD. Ironically though, it was the most heart warming experience of my life! The people who we were able to give our blankets to were so grateful, so moved, so touched…..and they were so WARM. In some cases, the thing that they craved most was not food or clothing or a blanket, although they were incredibly grateful to receive any or all of these items, but it was a friendly face, someone to talk to, a conversation that they really appreciated, and I got so much out of this experience. One random act of kindness…well actually 125 random acts of kindness…This is the meaning to Tikun Olam. On January 21, 2010 I began my mission of Tikun Olam…to repair the world…one blanket at a time.
When a person leaves this world, he is accompanied not by silver, gold, or jewels, but by Torah and good deeds.
- Pirkei Avot
Speaking Tikun Olam
Should you give money to a homeless person panhandling on the sidewalk?
Click here to write your response and see what others have to say.
Volunteer Corner
When I come home from a long day with Ve’ahavta I know that I have given everything I have and it has been selfless. It helps to keep me grounded, and appreciate what I have. Most importantly, I feel like I am being a role model. My family and friends inquire as to why I’m so exhausted and I proudly respond that today, I did the right thing, today I helped to perfect the world. By leading by example and being a guiding light for others, the positive, viral impact is enormous.
- Wesley Slater, Ve’ahavta MJRH volunteer
Featured Corporate Sponsor
Food & Supply Donation Request
Ve’ahavta’s new Youth Breakfast Club program, sponsored by TNT, is in need of food supplies. Please let us know if you can help us secure the following items on a weekly basis;
Ve’ahavta: Realizing our Freedom to do Tikun Olam
Repairing the World (Tikun Olam) Through Volunteerism, Kindness & Building Global Bridges
Order your Passover Tribute Cards today!
Choose from our 7 card designs, including our most recent addition to the collection; a holiday card featuring artwork by Ve’ahavta’s Founding President, Avrum Rosensweig.
Or you may choose a Kinder Kit card, which will help us to supply a child in need with essential school supplies. In light of the story of Passover, it is poignant to recognize that with education often comes freedom.
Click here to order your cards today!
For questions, or to place an order by phone, please call (416) 964-7698
VE’AHAVTA NEWS
Kinder Kit Project Update
Ve’ahavta would like to express our gratitude to the community for your enthusiasm and support in the Kinder Kit Project. Collectively, you have sponsored 4,065 kinder kits to date! Our main channels of distribution for kinder kits in Toronto over the next year will be through the following agenices; Jewish Family and Child Services, Tomchei Shabbos, and Children’s Aid (Canada).
In 2010, our goal is to distribute 15,000 kinder kits to children in need locally and internationally. To help us achieve this goal, please consider sponsoring a Kinder Kit for $18 or collecting school supplies to donate to the project.
Please contact robyn@veahavta.org for further details.
Click here to sponsor a Kinder Kit
A special THANK YOU to the following Kinder Kit Project supporters:
Peter and Marla Seligman
The Singer Family
Temple Emanuel
Beth Emeth Bar/Bat Mitzvah families
The Annex Shul
UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date for Ve’ahavta’s most exciting STARRY NIGHTS yet!
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
Ve’ahavta is thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker for STARRY NIGHTS 2010 is internationally acclaimed humanitarian activist, Sir Bob Geldof.
The M.C. for the evening is the hilarious and talented David Shore (Creator, Writer, and Executive Producer for the Emmy Award winning television show House).
Once again Ve’ahavta will present distinctive Tikun Olam Awards to many special and deserving tikun olam heroes of our time.
More information to come! Please save the date.
Are you up for the Challenge? May 16th 2010
Register your team now for the 2010 Great T.O. Challenge! After last year’s astounding success (volunteer teams raised $60,000 for Ve’ahavta homeless intiatives expansion project), and the hype leading up to this year’s event, we do expect to reach registration capacity quickly.
Sign up a team today for this thrilling and unique in-car scavenger hunt adventure to raise funds for the homeless men and women living on the streets of Toronto.
Click here to register NOW!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Homework Club Program at Evangel Hall
Seeking: Volunteers for after-school tutoring in all subjects
Where: Evangel Hall (552 Adelaide Street West)
When: Monday afternoons (3:30pm-6pm)
Guyana’s Medicine and Health Education
Seeking: Individuals interested in volunteering their services to a community-based medical development project in Region 7, Guyana. Specifically looking for Physicians, nurses, midwives, social workers, public health specialists/educators, family planners, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, and support workers.
Where: Guyana, South America
When: June 6th-June 20th, 2010
GUYANA MISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH
For all volunteer inquiries, please contact our Volunteer Desk at 416.964.7698 x 16 or by email at volunteerinfo@veahavta.org
VOICES FROM THE FIELD
Project Cover Up
Emily Freeman is currently 12 years old and the creator of Project Cover Up! Read here an excerpt from Emily’s Bat Mitzvah D’var Torah about her adventures on the streets of Toronto with Ve’ahavta handing out cozy blankets to the homeless with her family…
For Emily’s full D’var Torah, please click here.
- Pirkei Avot
Speaking Tikun Olam
Should you give money to a homeless person panhandling on the sidewalk?
Click here to write your response and see what others have to say.
Volunteer Corner
Featured Corporate Sponsor
Food & Supply Donation Request
Ve’ahavta’s new Youth Breakfast Club program, sponsored by TNT, is in need of food supplies. Please let us know if you can help us secure the following items on a weekly basis;
Please contact Eric Cisterna at eric@veahavta.org
Donate to our Seder Marketplace!
On Tuesday March 30th, 2010, Ve’ahavta will be hosting its 11th Annual Passover Seder for the Homeless, and we need your support!
Please consider donating the following items for the event Marketplace;
Please contact Jackie Stein at jackie@veahavta.org
*please do not drop off supplies without confirmation
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