Social Responsibility
Hands-on volunteer opportunities and educational opportunities about systemic inequality in our communities.
Overview
The Edlavitch DCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Social Responsibility (MCCSR) offers both hands-on volunteer opportunities as well as learning about systemic inequality in our communities. At the core of our work is Judaism’s sacred mandate to create justice and repair the world.
Our volunteer opportunities are designed to be family-friendly, flexible, and accessible whether you can commit one hour a month or a few hours a week.
We offer our volunteers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with agencies and clients over the span of years, or volunteer once and try a different project the next time. Come by yourself, with a friend, or bring a group of colleagues!
Upcoming Events
Handmade for the Homeless – July 2025
Date : Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
College Road Map: Q&A With Admission and Financial Aid Professionals
Date : Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time : 5:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Kayak River Clean Up
Date : Friday, July 18, 2025
Time : 12:00 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
Pencil Packs for Community of Hope
Date : Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time : 6:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Literacy Kits for Jumpstart
Date : Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time : 6:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Jews of Color and their Families Summer Picnic
Date : Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time : 3:00 PM
Location : Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
Anacostia River Kayak Cleanup
Date : Monday, August 4, 2025
Time : 5:45 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
Salon Nights: Birthday Bags with Food & Friends
Date : Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time : 6:00 PM
Location : Capital Jewish Museum
Handmade for the Homeless – August 2025
Date : Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Uplifting Incarcerated Voices with Free Minds
Date : Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time : 1:00 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Accessing Our Democracy Initiative
Ways for everyone to access our democracy, regardless of political affiliation.
Group Volunteering
All Ages
Hands-on, meaningful volunteering for schools, corporate groups, girl scout troops, and more.
Handmade for the Homeless
All Ages
Join a warm community to knit or crochet for good. Don't know how? We'll teach you!
Social Justice Learning
All Ages
Learn about creating systemic, long-lasting change so everyone has access to resources and opportunity.
MLK Day of Service and Learning
All Ages
We honor Dr. King's legacy every year by joining thousands of volunteers across the city and the country in giving (…)
Good Deeds Day
All Ages
Join us for this international day of service that amplifies the value of giving back to our communities.
Everything But The Turkey
All Ages
Join hundreds of volunteers the week of Thanksgiving to prepare side dishes with our partners at DC Central (…)
December 25 Day of Service
All Ages
Join hundreds of volunteers to spread holiday cheer across the DC metro area!
Team
Sonya Weisburd, MSW
Director for Social Impact
Mira Smith
Assistant Director, Morris Cafritz Center for Social Responsibility
Lyssa Jellenik
Assistant Director, Youth Action Institute
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