Mitzvah Bank
Connecting Jewish Communities Through Acts of Giving
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The Mitzvah Bank is a new Commonwealth Jewish Council initiative that connects Jewish communities across the Commonwealth through acts of giving and solidarity. It serves as a central platform where communities can share their needs — whether for books, prayer items, educational materials, or mentorship — and where others can step forward to fulfil them.
Through this digital space, larger or more established communities can support smaller and emerging ones, strengthening the bonds of Jewish life and continuity across borders.
Submit a Need
Submit a Need
Are you part of a Commonwealth Jewish community with a need? Share it here, and we’ll help find a partner community or donor.
Give a Mitzvah
Give a Mitzvah
Ready to give a mitzvah? Browse community requests and help another Jewish community thrive.
Or donate here.
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Nigeria Tefillin Open
Support the Mitzvah Bank
Support the Mitzvah Bank
Every act of giving helps another community thrive.
Donate to the Mitzvah Bank and we’ll ensure your contribution reaches where it’s most needed.
Donations received:
700 kg of books sent to Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania.
With thanks to our donors: PJ Library, Jewish Book Service, Rimmon Judaica, Barnet United Synagogue, Belmont United Synagogue, The United Synagogue, Cheshunt Jewish Cemetery, North West Surrey Synagogue, Maidenhead Synagogue, Radlett Reform Synagogue, Beth Shalom Cambridge, Sheffield & District Reform Synagogue, Menorah Manchester, Southport & District Reform Synagogue and New London Masorti Synagogue.
Beit Knesset B'nai Yisrael Synagogue Macoba, Port Hacourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Menehem Noac Synagogue, Mgbakwu, Awka North, Anambra State, Nigeria
The CJC is really excited that the first batch of materials has arrived and been distributed to several Nigerian communities!
Our representative in Nigeria, Arthur-Regis Odidika, commented, "They (the books) are most helpful. Thanks a million".
Our huge thanks to all the UK Jewish communities who donated items to our campaign, and also to those who have helped fund the transportation.
To read more about these communities, please click here.
Shalom from Mukono!
Please see the lovely article below written by Orah Lawrence, Community Educator and Gabbai at the Mukono Jewish Community in Uganda , which featured in the Belmont United Synagogue (London) Shana Tova magazine. Belmont's congregation donated Judaica to Orah's community this year as part of the Commonwealth Jewish Council's campaign to support emerging Jewish communities across Africa.
Visit our Mitzvah Bank page to find out how you can get involved in our current campaign.
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