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Monday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2025

Yoshe Juniors Slices in the Sukkah
Monday, Oct 6th 5:00p to 6:30p
Start your Sukkot celebration early with YOSHE Juniors at Slices in the Sukkah! We’ll gather before services to enjoy pizza together in the sukkah and take part in a mitzvah project by making cheerful cards for Color a Smile. It’s a festive way to step into the holiday — sharing food, friendship, and the joy of giving back.
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 25 , 2025

Yoshe Juniors Thanksgiving Basket Assmbly
Tuesday, Nov 25th 6:45p to 8:00p
Join YOSHE Juniors for pizza and a mitzvah on November 25th as we assemble food baskets for those in need this holiday season! We'll start with some dinner and a brief introduction about gratitude in a Jewish context, after which, we'll go over the instructions for our basket assembly and jump right into packing. We hope to see you there!
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Yoshe Juniors Paws for a Cause
Friday, Dec 5th 5:00p to 6:30p
Join YOSHE Juniors for Paws for a Cause! We’ll spend time baking homemade dog treats and crafting cat & dog toys to donate to the local animal shelter. It’s a fun way to be together, give back, and honor the mitzvah of tza’ar ba’alei chayim — showing kindness to animals.
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026

Yoshe Juniors Stories Across Generations
Sunday, Jan 25th 11:30a to 1:00p
Join YOSHE Juniors for Stories Across Generations! We’ll visit a local senior residence to play board games, do arts & crafts,, and — most importantly — spend time interviewing the residents and hearing their life stories. Together we’ll build connections across generations and live out the Jewish value of l’dor vador — from generation to generation.
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2026

Yoshe Juniors - The Cost of Hunger
Monday, Feb 9th 6:30p to 8:00p
Poverty exists all around us — but what does it really mean for those who live with it every day? Imagine having to choose between groceries, medicine, or other needs, simply because of the dollars in your pocket. Join YOSHE Juniors at Wegmans for a hands-on simulation where we’ll try to stretch a $35 food budget for the week. We’ll begin upstairs with a pizza dinner together, then head into the store to experience the challenges families in our community and beyond face each day. All food and proceeds will be donated to Open Door.
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2026

Yoshe Juniors Visits Open Door
Sunday, Mar 22nd 11:30a to 1:00p
Join YOSHE Juniors for a special tour of Open Door’s food pantry. We’ll go behind the scenes to see how donations are sorted, stored, and shared with families in need. Together we’ll learn about the mitzvah of feeding the hungry (ma’achil re’evim) and discover the difference a community can make when we open our doors to others.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 19 , 2026

Yoshe Juniors Stones of Memory
Sunday, Apr 19th 11:30a to 1:00p
Join YOSHE Juniors for a meaningful mitzvah project as we visit a local Jewish cemetery to help with clean-up and to take part in the tradition of placing small stones on headstones as a sign of respect. Together we’ll learn about the value of kavod hamet — honoring those who have passed — and reflect on how caring for sacred spaces connects us to our community’s past and future.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 3 , 2026

Yoshe Juniors Gardening Event
Sunday, May 3rd (All day)
Join YOSHE Juniors as we return to Open Door's community garden that provides fresh seasonal food for those who need it. We’ll be cleaning the garden and preparing it for planting, and if time, start some planting ourselves! Be sure to bring your gardening clothes and any gloves, shovels, or rakes you may have as we get to work on our hands and knees to beautify the space and give back to the community!
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Monday ,
JunJune 8 , 2026

Yoshe Juniors Closing Dinner
Monday, Jun 8th 6:30p to 8:00p

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