Shul Community News

First, a huge thank you to all who helped in the last project: Floating Hospital Book collection.
You donated more than 250 books!  Thank you!

Monthly Tzedakah Project:  May / June 2018
NJLERC:  Eyeglasses for People in Need

There is a tremendous need for recycled glasses throughout the world. Each year, individuals donate approximately seven million pairs of glasses to Lions Clubs International Eyeglass Recycling Centers. The New Jersey Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (NJLERC) at the Katzenbach School in West Trenton, NJ handles approximately 1,200,000 pair each year.

The purpose of the NJLERC as an organization is to collect, clean, neutralize and designate the prescription of used eyeglasses and to store and package them for distribution to needy groups and individuals throughout the world.

The Shul is collecting all types of used eyeglasses and sunglasses, prescription and non-prescription, for children and adults, including exceptionally strong or weak prescriptions.

Reading glasses that can be purchased at drugstores are also useful for those who perform close-up tasks while at work. 
 
How you can help: 

Bring donations to Shabbat services or to any other Shul event, or

You may drop items off, or have them delivered to J. Brancaccio, 105 W 13 St Apt 3C, New York, NY 10011, or

You may make a donation  and we will do the shopping for you.