Voluntary activities

Fri, as below, but Hebrew Day will meet from 9 to 11 AM

Thurs, as below, but Hebrew Day will meet in Mission Valley at 9AM to 11AM for a movie
Library Story Time – ages 2 to 8 1 to 1:30pm – story time at the NEW Kearny Mesa Library down the street from Hebrew Day School at 9005 Aero Drive San Diego CA 92123

Weds 10/24/07
* Beth El will be holding an event for children tomorrow (and possibly Thursday and Friday), from 10-2, in our community hall. This is NOT a drop-off, so parents will need to supervise. But we will still need volunteer to staff to keep order (especially teenagers) (per Rabbi Graubart) .
* This week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there will be a children's program at Chabad Center of University City, 3813 Governor Drive, from 10 - 12, with a free lunch served, sponsored by Chabad Center of UC and Chabad Hebrew Academy. All Children are invited to participate.Volunteers are needed to run the program and set up the rooms (starting 9 a.m.). Please contact Rabbi Leider at 858-455-1670 or his cell number if you can volunteer. (No need to call if you want to bring your children).
* We will be opening the doors of Soille Hebrew Day School tomorrow, Wednesday October 24, 2007 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for parents and children to come for a safe place to play. We have good air quality in the building and the air conditioning will be on. This will be a great opportunity to let the kids shake off some of their cabin fever and for them to see their friends. Also, it will be a nice way for parents to reconnect. The activities currently planned are:Indoor PE with our physical education teacher Ms. DawsonA bite of Jewish learning with Rabbi Weiser Movies Preschool activities.
Please feel free to invite your friends from the Jewish community. You are welcome to bring a dairy lunch. Water will be provided by Hebrew Day. Please note, tomorrow's activity day will NOT be a drop off opportunity. Children must be accompanied by a parent. (per Beth Licha)

* Beth El is still collecting water and bottles and toiletries on behalf of the military chaplain, Rabbi Elson.
* New drop-off point for other donations: Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
per Beth Licha:
"...after learning about multiple reports stating that the Qualcomm evacuation shelter has been overwhelmed with donations, we have decided to focus our relief efforts in a different direction.Soille Hebrew Day School has been designated as an official donation drop-off site for the JFS Foodbank and disaster relief efforts. We will be available to receive donations tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. of the following items: Non-perishable foods. Items specifically requested are:
canned beans,
fruit,
vegetables and soup
Peanut Butter
Juice boxes
Gift cards to non-membership stores
Gas cards
Cash"

Tuedsay 10/23/07
* Chabad Center of UC play group, details TBD
* AY teacher-supervised program; parents must be present; $5/child; $2/sibling 10-12 Tuesday
* Congregation Adat Yeshurun / 10 -1 the same list as Beth Jacob plus water for Beth El plus boxes and bags (contact: Jessica)

* From Beth Licha at Hebrew Day:
As we all wait and pray for the wildfires to be reined under control and our hearts are drawn to those who are so acutely affected by this crisis, there are ways to help. Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 9:00-11:00 a.m., volunteers in the Beth Jacob social hall will be collecting donations to be brought to the Qualcomm Stadium evacuation shelter. A list of items requested for donation are:

Bedding- including blankets and pillows
Non-perishable, easy to open and eat food
Baby items- including diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, etc...
Children's toys and stuffed animals
Antibacterial hand gel and wipes
Toilet paper and facial tissues
Wheelchairs, canes and walkers

Thank you for your continued support and prayers. For further details about this donation collection or to volunteer, please contact Perla. (9AM 10/23: she has enough volunteers today.)

"The proof of a community's strength is found in the compassion and unity of the individuals with whom it is comprised" -Anonymous