Sara & Samuel J. Lessans Good Deeds Week
Past SessionsSunday, April 18, 2021 • 6 Iyyar 5781 - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Friday, April 16, 2021 • 4 Iyyar 5781 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, April 15, 2021 • 3 Iyyar 5781 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 • 2 Iyyar 5781 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 • 1 Iyyar 5781 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, April 12, 2021 • 30 Nisan 5781 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for the Jewish Federation's Sara & Samuel J. Lessans Good Deeds Week, April 11–18, as we express our profound gratitude to the employees who tirelessly care for the older adult residents living in the Charles E. Smith Life Communities.
Donations can be dropped off at B'nai in the bins inside the front doors to the Education building during the days and hours listed above.
To participate, you can donate:
1) Decorated paper lunch bags.
2) Pre-packaged snacks (nothing homemade) such as trail mix, pretzels/chips, granola bars, candy, etc.
3) Cheerful thank you cards.
Or the whole shebang:
4) Completed snack bags which include a decorated bag, snacks, and a card.
Donations can be dropped off at B'nai in the bins inside the front doors to the Education building during the days and hours:
Monday-Thursday, April 12–15, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday, April 16, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday, April 18, 12:30–2:30 PM
Sponsored by the Day School Committee. Thank you in advance for participating!
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