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Mitzvah Calendars

Mitzvah ManiaMitzvah Manias are seasonal lists of one-time volunteer opportunities. Sign up and commit to one project at a time. There is no long term obligation. Mitzvah Manias take place in fall, winter and spring, offer many holiday related projects, and are the perfect opportunity for individuals, families, groups and teens to perform the mitzvah of tikkun olam in the greater Chicagoland area.

Green Mitzvah Mania

In an effort to explore new areas of volunteerism and to uphold the Jewish values of environmentalism and tikkun olam, the JUF TOV Volunteer Network proudly introduces Green Mitzvah Mania, a new calendar of eco-friendly one-time volunteer opportunities. Sign up for projects to help TOV literally “repair our world.”

Fall Mitzvah Mania

Fall Mitzvah Mania takes place during the weeks surrounding Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. 

  • In 2007, over 190 volunteers participated in 26 projects during Fall Mitzvah Mania.
  • In the fall, TOV collects new winter wear clothing, toys and travel size toiletries.

Merry Mitzvot

Merry Mitzvot takes place during the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and the New Year. During Merry Mitzvot, TOV collaborates with many local organizations to help people in need during the holiday season.

  • In 2007, close to 700 volunteers participated in 42 projects.
  • As part of Merry Mitzvot TOV collected new cleaning supplies and travel-size toiletries to benefit the clients of local social service agencies. See the Merry Mitzvot Project calendar (PDF) for drop-off locations.

Spring Mitzvah Mania

Spring Mitzvah Mania takes place during the weeks surrounding Passover, Easter, Yom Hashoah, Earth Day, Mother's Day and Yom Ha'atzmaut. Sign up now.

  • See the 2008 Spring Mitzvah Mania Project Calendar (PDF) for a list of 2008 projects.
  • Every spring TOV collects thousands of new and gently used children’s books to donate to JUF TOV Literacy Project schools and other Chicago area social service agencies.