I like this story for a lot of reasons, but most especially because it encapsulates the spirit of what I am trying to capture in this blog. Call me George Bailey, but I want to believe that people want to help one another, given the chance. Too often, it's not how much effort is required, just the "how to."
WXYZ in Detroit has a video of Micki Grossman and Serene Zeni at http://www.wxyz.com/entertainment/around-town/mitzvah-day-on-christmas-day-jewish-and-muslim-volunteers-help-people-in-need. If you are in the Detroit area, you can get in touch via the JCC at http://jewishdetroit.org/event/mitzvah-day-2016/. However you spend your holiday season, be safe and happy, and full of hope.
It has been pointed out to me that the JCC in Washington DC hosts a similar event, and you can learn about it at http://edcjcc.org/volunteer/days-of-service/december-25th-day-of-service/about-december-25th-day-of.html?referrer=http://www.washingtondcjcc.org/?referrer=http://www.bing.com/search?q=JCC%20Washington%20DC&pc=cosp&ptag=C1AB88647E1C5&form=CONBDF&conlogo=CT3210127 - if you know of a similar event in your area, please add it to the comments!
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