Category Archives: Charity / Tzedakah
Something Borrowed: Gemachs Cut Wedding Costs
A gemach? What’s a gemach? A gemach (sometimes written “g’mach”) is the Jewish community’s name for a special collection of items that can be borrowed at no cost or for a small fee for a short period of time. The … Continue reading
Kosher Cupcakes for a Stronger Community
Non-Profit Bakery in Gaithersburg, MD Provides Job Training for People with Disabilities One of our blog themes is making wedding purchases that strengthen the community. Our local neighbors in and around Gaithersburg, Maryland now have the opportunity to support job … Continue reading
Beyond Green Weddings: Green and Just Weddings
Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) in Washington, DC held its annual award dinner last week, which makes this a good time to give a shout out for JUFJ’s event planning guide, Green & Just Celebrations. The guide goes beyond the … Continue reading
DIY a Better World: Wedding Table Tzedakah Centerpieces
The idea for this simple DIY centerpiece was inspired by Neilah, who is becoming a Bat Mitzvah this coming Shabbat. Essentially, instead of spending money on traditional centerpieces, you donate money to your favorite charity and announce it with cards … Continue reading
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