Chanukah in a Basket

When: December 2, 2014 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Mandel Building
25701 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, OH 44122
Contact: Susan Hyman at shyman@jcfcleve.org (216-593-2887)
Summary: Share the light and warmth of the holiday by donating and wrapping new gifts to Jewish children and families in need. *Volunteers are encouraged to bring labeled scissors to the event.

Event Details

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REGISTER TODAY: http://www.jewishcleveland.org/news/event_rsvp/chanukah_in_a_basket2/


SHOP & DROP:
Go shopping with family and friends! Buy NEW gifts, books, winter accessories, gift cards, and more for toddlers to teens. For many of these families, this basket may be the only gift their children receive for Chanukah.

Suggested Items:
- Arts & Crafts Kits and Supplies
- Beauty Products for Men and Women
- Books
- Building Toys/Blocks
- Cars/Trains
- Chanukah-themed Items
- Handbags and Wallets
- Legos
- Puzzles
- Sports Equipment
- Winter Hats, Gloves, and Scarves

If you prefer not to shop, GIFT CARDS and CASH will also be very much appreciated.

Gift Card Suggestions: Denominations of $10 increments for Target, Walmart, Certified Kosher Establishments*, Movie Passes, Gas Cards, or Grocery Store.

*Kosher Establishments:
Ellie's
Issi's Place
Jerusalem Grill
Kinneret Kosher Restaurant
Mitchell's Ice Cream
Sababa Cuisine
Subway at the J
The Bagel Shoppe
*For more Certified Kosher Establishments, visit http://www.accessjewishcleveland.org.

Donation Drop-off
Now through November 25, 2014
8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday

Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Mandel Building
25701 Science Park Drive
(table located in front lobby)

Tax Acknowledgement Letter: http://preview.jewishcleveland.org/CIAB_Tax_Acknowledgement_Donor_Form.pdf

WRAP IT UP
December 2, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join friends to wrap gifts and fill Chanukah baskets. It's a feel-good activity in preparation for the holiday.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Mandel Building
25701 Science Park Drive

Snacks and beverages will be served. Kosher dietary laws observed.

DELIVER:
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Following the wrapping event
Help us spread holiday light and deliver baskets to Day Schools and Synagogues.

This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Volunteer Network (JVN) and Women's Philanthropy Initiative (WPI).
Chanukah in a Basket Chairs: Trish Adler, Stacy Anthony, Sally Hirsh, Lauren Sonkin, and Amy Wain Garnitz
Women's Philanthropy Initiative Chair: Nan Cohen
Jewish Volunteer Network Chair: Joanie Berger
General Campaign Chair: Daniel N. Zelman
Board Chair: Reneé Chelm

For more information, contact Susan Hyman at shyman@jcfcleve.org or 216-593-2887.

Address

Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Mandel Building

25701 Science Park Drive

Cleveland, OH 44122

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Chanukah in a Basket

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