THE MITZVAH PLEDGE LIST

During the Kol Nidrei service on Yom Kippur Rabbi Fischer initiated the “pledge a mitzvah for the year” campaign. Everyone is asked to pledge a mitzvah that they will keep for (at least) this year. To date, we have 54 mitzvah pledges!!!  If you would like to added yours to the list, please send in your pledges to rabbi@chabadaugusta.org

Here's the list of mitzvah's to that folks could choose from to pledge:

1. Books: For every steamy best-seller you’ve read, why not try a stimulating Jewish book? You’ll enjoy more pleasant dreams with the right bedtime reading material.

2. Kashrut: Kosher food builds healthy Jewish families. Going Kosher has never been as easy as it is today. Kosher food is available in local stores or through Chabad. Call us and we will help you achieve this goal.

3. Mezuzah:  The ultimate Jewish security system. Do all your doorways have one?  Are your current Mezuzot Kosher?

4. Mikvah: A Beautiful but misunderstood Mitzvah for married women. Mikvah is actually an uplifting experience that can bring new life into our marriages. Say ‘yes’ and Rebbetzin Fischer will be happy to assist.

5. Education:  In a world of fluid morals, our children require a compass. Spend time with your children talking about G-d, our heritage and        customs. It is a parent’s responsibility to teach their children right from wrong. Join our Sunday or Hebrew school, or Day camp.

6.  Shabbat: The ranks of Shabbat observers are swelling. Are you ready? Not yet? Then at least try a taste of Shabbat and discover what Shabbat can do for you. A wonderful start would be for both you and your daughter to light Shabbat candles before sunset.

7. Synagogue: Shul is more than just prayer. It is an anchor in a troubled world. It helps strengthen our value system and our family. We guarantee you’ll enjoy our services too.

8. Tefillin:  This symbol of Jewish manhood need not be limited to Shul-goers. Five minutes every morning is all it takes to make your day. Have no fear, we’ll give you a ‘private & confidential’ refresher lesson.

9. Torah:  Join our on-going Jewish classes and discover Judaism at your own level either individually or in small groups. Available for both men and women. The JLI will start up again next month. Take advantage and join today.

10. Tzeddakah:  Develop compassion in your household by keeping a charity box in the kitchen, and before you feed your family, feed the needy. Put one in your business too. Support Chabad’s work in Augusta!

Letter from Rabbi Fischer:

Dear Friends,

Is there a Jew on earth who, on this auspicious day of Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur, would not like to know that he has just tipped the Scales of Judgment to the side of merit and innocence?

Is there a Jew here today who truly wouldn’t be happy to perform one good deed? We all want to do the right thing, but sometimes we do need a little encouragement, or perhaps a gentle nudge in the right direction.

This Mitzvah-Pledge Card is designed to help us actualize some of the sacred thoughts, resolutions and good intentions we may have had during the year. How often are the very best intentions not acted upon because of the ever-increasing pressure of daily life or simply because “we just never got around it.”

By pledging to do a new Mitzvah (or to improve on an old one) you will be making a practical Jewish commitment, the best thing one can do on this Holy Day.

There are 10 Mitzvot to choose from: selected carefully with something for everyone. Whether intellectual, emotional or material, all are practical and whichever Mitzvah you choose will be wise and wonderful choice.

Chani and myself will consider it a pleasure and privilege to be able to discuss any personal help you may require in the performance of your chosen Mitzvah.

In the merit of you noble deed, may all your prayers be answered for a good and sweet year of health and happiness, safety and security, peace and prosperity here and in Israel with all Hashem’s bountiful blessings including the coming of Moshiach, Amen.

Rabbi Zalman Fischer