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Mitzvah Day 2012 Food Collection

NEWS / 14 November 2012

"Mitzvah" means 'good deed' in Hebrew. One of the planned activities is a food collection for Focus Ireland, running from 19th - 23rd November. Ms. Charry explains further.

Focus Ireland logo"Mitzvah" means 'good deed' in Hebrew. Mitzvah Day is a day to get involved in social service and improve social awareness. This year, there will be Mitzvah Day activities taking place in more than 15 countries altogether. Stratford Schools are taking part in Mitzvah Day again this year. One of the planned activities is a food collection for Focus Ireland, running from 19th - 23rd November.

There will be clearly-marked collection boxes in both school buildings. Please donate sealed, non-perishable items which are will within date. (No meat or shellfish, please.)

Please support this charity drive and help us help people and families in need. Let's build on last year's successful collection. May we do many more mitzvot together!

Ms. Charry and Ms. Shulman

[Image: www.focusireland.ie]

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