About Us

About Mitzvah Day

Mitzvah Day is the UK’s largest faith-led day of social action. Evry year, 55,000 people around the world, come together to give their time and energy to make a difference to the community around us. Mitzvah Day was founded by Laura Marks CBE in 2005, and incubated by the organisation now known as JW3, before becoming an independent charity in 2008. In August 2026, Mitzvah Day returned to JW3 as its new institutional home. This next chapter represents both a reconnection and an evolution of that relationship, creating new opportunities for Mitzvah Day to flourish in the years ahead and to reach still further and deeper, while remaining true to the values and community that shaped it.

Mitzvah Day introduces people to social action, to their neighbours and to local charities, setting up projects, which address real needs. Jewish-led, we bring together people of all faiths and backgrounds, to volunteer side-by-side, building longstanding, genuine relationships.

Watch some Mitzvah Day Highlights

2023 Highlights

Mitzvah Day in 1 Minute

2017 Launch Video

2016 Mitzvah Highlights

Our Vision

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Guided by the Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Gemilut Chasadim (acts of kindness) and Tzedek (justice), our vision is of Jews and non-Jews coming together to build more cohesive neighbourhoods and to strengthen civil society.
Our Values

Mitzvah Day is rooted in Jewish values that underpin our projects and partnerships so that they have a real, lasting impact.

Tikkun Olam

The Hebrew translates as ‘repairing’ or ‘perfecting’ the world to instil a shared responsibility in the welfare of society at large – helping others, looking after our environment, and addressing diverse human rights.

Gemilut Chasadim

The Hebrew literally means ‘acts of loving-kindness’ which knows no bounds and not only teaches the art of giving but also not to expect to receive something material in return. Acts of kindness are engraved in a Jewish way of life, where individuals give selflessly of their time and of themselves. Every year on Mitzvah Day, thousands do just that, through projects based on the principle of doing acts of kindness.

Tzedek

The Hebrew translates as ‘righteousness’ and ‘justice’ and, can manifest itself through social action and acts of loving-kindness; not because it feels good but because the Jewish faith commands that it is the right thing to do.