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The Brandeis School: Engaging in Acts of Kindness throughout the Community

On May 2, 2013, The Brandeis School hosted a party for the children of SIBS Place. SIBS Place provides services for children who have acutely ill siblings or parents. There was a bounce house, face painting, cotton candy, pizza and dessert! Adrenaline Entertainment had everyone dancing and smiling! The party was the formal culmination of The Brandeis School’s participation in Jewish Social Action Month, a program funded by the UJA. The party was originally scheduled for the Jewish month of Cheshvan (October-November) but had to be delayed due to the displacement of many families suffering the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. In October, to kick off JSAM, The Brandeis School held its first community Chesed Fair, a collaborative venture with Rambam Mesivta. Eighteen charitable organizations attended. Students of both schools and their parents learned about possible chesed activities and were inspired by the many services provided to the community by the participating organizations. Some of the organizations in attendance were Yad Sarah, which provides health and home care services in Israel; Kulanu, which provides programs for special needs children in the Five Towns; Meir Panim, which fights poverty in Israel; and OHEL, an organization that provides social services for the community. As part of the Chesed Fair, The Brandeis School organized a food drive for rockcanroll.org. Brandeis students made “Shabbat Boxes” in conjunction with the Oceanside Jewish Center Hebrew School. Each Shabbat Box contained handmade challah covers, candle stick holders, flowers with vases, fresh challah, candles and kiddush cups. A Shabbat Box is a care package to help recipients celebrate Shabbat. Boxes were donated to the JCC Food Pantry in Woodmere and Come Alive, an organization that cares for people suffering from moderate to severe Alzheimers’ Disease. The Brandeis School’s participation in the JSAM initiative demonstrated for our students the ultimate experience of tikkun olam (repairing the world) while helping to bridge the gap between all religious backgrounds. People of all ages were able to partake in helping to make the world a happier and better place. This concept has never been more important!

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