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“This year’s Mitzvah Day, and especially its theme of Stronger Together, is a chance once more to put our core Jewish values into action. It is our opportunity, as a Jewish community, to reach out to friends and neighbours of all faiths and backgrounds – and begin, develop or cement those vital relationships that sustain us in both good times and bad. This November, we look forward to joining thousands of Progressive Jews all over the UK – and abroad – as we stand side-by-side in social action with other faiths to make a real difference to the communities and society around us.”

Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy

Co-Leads of Progressive Judaism

“In times of division, coming together through mitzvot is essential. Acts of kindness help us transcend differences, building a compassionate society. By uniting in service, we demonstrate that our strength lies in unity and forge lasting connections in our diverse world.”

Chief Imam Dr Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi

“The Hebrew word for hope “Tikva” – has long been a rallying call used by Jews, determined to forge a stronger future. But many people are not aware that in its original use, in the Book of Joshua, the word actually means, a rope. The rope is a symbol of hope because it weaves together, many different strands which individually are weak but when combined, they become unbreakable. Once again, Mitzvah Day has captured the essence of this principle with its theme, “Stronger Together” in these challenging times, when the enmity and division seem rife, Mitzvah Day provides a timely reminder of what we can achieve when we stand side by side.”

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

“Mitzvah Day is a wonderful opportunity for different communities that are maybe fearful and ignorant of each other, especially in today’s very challenging and sometimes hostile climate, to come together and prove that our differences, whether political or religious, do not define us. And where we all work hard to ensure that our shared humanity inspires us to overcome those differences for the benefit of all.”

Mark Adlestone CBE

Chair of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Regional

“In a world of fracture and discord, Mitzvah Day reminds us how much stronger we all are when we join forces in a spirit of goodwill to care for our neighbours.”

Keith Black

Chair of JLC

“Separate reeds are weak and easily broken but bound together they are strong and hard to tear apart.”

Rabbi Kale MBE

LLB (Hons) L'Pool (Rabbi Belfast Jewish Community)

“…The King was interested to hear of the excellent work of the Mitzvah Day team and in particular your focus on uniting people of all faiths and none for the purposes of social action…..this letter comes with His Majesty's best wishes and hope that Mitzvah Day will continue to be a positive force for interfaith harmony and community service for many years to come.”

KING CHARLES III

“…I am writing to express my support for Mitzvah Day once again. This year, felt more acutely than previous years, the core values of Mitzvah Day - the belief that through social action and working together, the world can be a better place - shine a light of hope in this time of darkness. Support for local charities makes a tangible difference to our communities through the projects we complete and the relationships we build. In this time of division, pain and anger, Mitzvah Day invites those of all faiths and none to come together to help repair our fractured and grieving world. I urge our places of worship, schools, youth groups and others to build on the good work already being done, and to reach out once more to local charities, to support them hands on, and to reunite with our neighbours in warmth, kindness and friendship. I wish you all the best for Mitzvah Day.”