WHECTY, the Washington Hebrew Congregation Temple Youth Group, along with the rest of the congregation, are working to support local charities and organizations as part of Mitzvah Day. In the week leading up to Mitzvah Day, we are holding a Walk-a-thon to support the great organization "Comfort Cases". Comfort Cases gives children entering the foster care system a greater feeling of dignity and hope at a tough time in their life by providing them with a backpack filled with items that will bring them joy and help meet their needs. This organization, which is based in Maryland, has already distributed over 100,000 Comfort Cases to children, and your support will help them make a positive impact in the lives of countless children. In addition, 10% of all money raised as part of the Walk-a-thon will go to the Washington Hebrew Congregation TOV Fund. Money that goes into this fund directly supports countless community service projects, including WHC’s Hunger Project, Mitzvah Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Service, Sunday Stuffings and Winter Warmth as well as youth specific service projects like the Post Confirmation Service Trip and Peace Benches project. The TOV fund, and our support of it, allows WHC to continue supporting our local community now and into the future.

WHECTY's Mitzvah Day Walk-a-Thon kicks off with an in person walk on Sunday, April 11 at 4 PM at the Whitman High School track (7100 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817). Walkers must wear a mask and will be asked to keep socially distanced. If you prefer, you can also walk anytime that week leading up to Mitzvah Day at Washington Hebrew Congregation on Sunday, April 18.

If you have any questions please contact Ira Miller at imiller@whctemple.org

WHECTY's Mitzvah Day Walk-a-Thon

By Washington Hebrew Congregation

WHECTY's Mitzvah Day Walk-a-Thon

To benefit Comfort Cases and The TOV Fund