It is an ancient and sacred custom to make a special solicitation of funds before Passover to be used for those in need. While charity is a mitzvah at all times, it has long been felt that on Passover in particular none should go hungry and everyone should have the wherewithal for proper observance of the festival. Called ‘Maot Chittim,’ this tradition continues in our own day and is used to provide Seder and other Passover needs to fellow Jews around the world. It has always been a hallowed tradition among our people to remember our less fortunate, whoever they may be, even as we prepare to celebrate Pesach together with our own families.
Please attend to this mitzvah now by calling Beth El to make a donation. (You will have the option to be billed or pay via credit card, to add a note for Donor/Bulletin Listing, and designate the type of donation such as ‘in honor of’, ‘in memory of.’)
June 19, 2021
Junk mail. Its very name implies something that we don’t want or need. I know at our house, it tends to make up the majority of the mail we get any given day. What can you do with it all? Some people recycle it, either at home or bring it to the closest Abitibi bin,…
February 12, 2021
Try to imagine a day where you go without using plastic—it’s impossible. From yogurt containers to shampoo bottles to takeout containers, plastic is a part of our daily lives. Just a few years ago, this didn’t bother many people because recycling plastic was easier and more commonplace. South Hills townships used to recycle all plastics…
December 1, 2020
Sponges. We all use them, from cleaning pots and pans to other household chores. But did you know that many sponges contain plastic? They are also a repository for germs and pretty hard to recycle. One way to make environmental changes in kitchen habits is to replace sponges with Swedish dishcloths. They are made from…
