... Temple Bat Yam also participates in Mitzvah Day; a once a year event that supports many local charities with specific one-time needs. Read on for information about specific outreach projects:
FEED THE HUNGRY: We are collecting food for the Shepherd's Crook at St. Paul-by-the Sea. This is a year round Mitzvah .CLICK HERE to learn more or help.
OPERATION PAPERBACK: Operation Paperback (operationpaperback.org) is a non-profit, grassroots program founded in 1999 as one way of showing our appreciation for the sacrifices our military men and women make every day - often far from home. CLICK HERE to learn more or help.
TBY SENDS LETTERS TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN TROOPS: The temple is participating in a new project-initiated by Sy Longberg that sends letters to the families of fallen servicemen and women who have recently lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. CLICK HERE to learn more.
DEERS HEAD HOSPITAL: To improve the quality of life for patients at Deer's head hospital. Temple Bat Yam for the past five years has been donating magazines, VCRs, DVDs, clothing, calendars, etc. Each year, Bat Yam has also sponsored and helped with a patient’s birthday party and contributed to their Christmas party. Keeping in mind the morale of the hospital staff, Temple Bat Yam has initiated Christmas parties for employees who are working at the hospital on Christmas day. If you would like to help or have any questions, CLICK HERE to email this project's coordinator at marvinn@comcast.net. TEMPLE BAT YAM CONTINUES ITS ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR DRIVE FOR COASTAL HOSPICE:
