A ‘joyous’ day of action held by Maidenhead Synagogue on Sunday saw people of different faiths put aside world events to help in the community. Mitzvah (‘good deeds’) Day is an international Jewish-led interfaith day of giving time to make the world a better place. In total, about 50 to 60 children were involved on Mitzvah Day, including under-sixes helping sort donations or make birdboxes. Mitzvah Day, this year taking place on the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, provided an opportunity for a different focus. It was actually a really joyous day.”

Source: Express November 25, 2023 08:02 UTC