September 15 - Chesed Day at the Bayit
Spend your Sunday morning at the Bayit: give back, get involved, and meet other Bayit members.
The Bayit's September Chesed Day has been dedicated in memory of Ruth & Howard Bromberg by their friends & family.
To dedicate meaningful chesed initiatives such as this, please email richard@thebayit.org.
Blood Drive
9:00am – 3:00pm
Give blood and save a life at our Blood Drive. Appointments are preferred to serve you better. However walk-ins are welcome. To reserve an appointment click here. To volunteer or schedule a time by phone contact Seryl Ritter at 917.301.8463 or email sermc@aol.com. For medical eligibility questions, call 1-800-688-0900.
Write Shana Tova Cards to Israeli Disabled Veterans
9:00am - 1:00pm
Stop by the Beit Halochem USA-Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans (FIDV) table in the Social Hall, while you wait to give blood or if you are in the building and write a Shana Tova card to a disabled veteran. FIDV will provide cards illustrated by disabled veterans from Israel. Learn more at thebayit.org/fidv.
Meet Magen David Adom (MDA) Volunteers
9:00am - 1:30pm
Children and parents are welcome to meet Rachel Orloff and her therapy dog Charlie. Learn about the important work that medics do, learn how specially trained animals assist in helping injured and hospitalized patients.
All are encouraged to stop by and write a letters to “MDA Heroes. Click here learn more about American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) and their commitment to saving lives.
Clothing Drive
9:30am – 12:30pm
Please sort and separately bag men's, women's & children's clothing as well as gently used linens, blankets, quilts, and towels. A truck will be outside the Bayit from 9:30am - 12:30pm. All donations must be brought directly to the truck. To volunteer or learn more contact Steve Pretsfelder or Barbara Gochberg at SPretsfelder@vanwagner.com or 718-601-3586. Learn more @ thebayit.org/cd
Brunch & Lecture with Dr. Aliza Lavie
10:00am – 11:30am
Please join us for brunch and a lecture with Dr. Aliza Lavie. Registration will open shortly.
Dedicated by the Haut-Rosenberg and Weissman families in memory of Rivka & R' Yitzchak Haut z"l.
Swab-a-Cheek - Gift of Life Registry
11:00am – 1:00pm
Join the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry. Cheek swabbing is quick and painless and adding yourself to the registry creates an opportunity to save a life. Learn more at giftoflife.org.
Playground Open
10:00am – 1:00pm
The playground will be open and light refreshments/ice cream will be served from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Youth Department's 9/11 Tribute to FDNY/NYPD and More!
11:00am – 1:00pm
Join us in the Main Lobby to prepare cards and pack health bars for our local firehouse and police precinct to show our appreciation.
Pick up a Youth Department giveaway, DIY Rosh Hashana art and prepare Rosh Hashana cards for the home bound in our community.
Prepare Sandwiches for the Friendly Fridge
12:00pm – 12:30pm
All tweens and teens are welcome to join us in the Main Lobby to prepare sandwiches for our local Friendly Fridge. Please contact Yael Oshinsky yael@thebayit.org to volunteer.