There is something deeply powerful about people coming together with warmth, joy, kindness, and purpose.
The Great Big Mitzvah Fest is a celebration of that spirit; a vibrant day of music, kosher food, support for our local Jewish community by showcasing their work as vendors, tons of family fun with crafts and games, children’s activities, deep and meaningful conversations, uplifting experiences, onsite professional wellness support, and genuine human connection in the heart of the Okanagan, all shared through the warmth, wisdom, and joyful spirit of Chabad and Torah's teachings.
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A timeless Jewish understanding is that the world becomes brighter when people become passionate about doing Mitzvahs.
- A “Mitzvah” is often translated as a “good deed,” and that is certainly true. In Jewish thought however, it carries an even deeper meaning. It is the understanding and appreciation that our actions matter. That kindness and human connection matters. That the world can heal, and become more peaceful through the choices we make toward one another.
- The literal meaning of the word Mitzvah is “commandment.” At its essence, a Mitzvah is a Divine calling to live with purpose, goodness, direction, and light. Through Mitzvahs, everyday life itself becomes elevated and connected to something higher.
- Perhaps most beautifully of all, the deeper spiritual - kabbalah-based translation of the word "Mitzvah " is connection/bond ; connection to one another, connection to purpose, connection to our souls, and connection to Almighty G‑d through lives filled with kindness, joy, gratitude, compassion, and meaning.
A Mitzvah brings self-sustaining light into the world through generosity, wisdom, honesty, sensitivity, family, community, and the countless ways human beings uplift one another every single day.
That is the spirit of The Great Big Mitzvah Fest.
People of all backgrounds, faiths, cultures, and walks of life are invited to come exactly as they are, to celebrate, explore, connect, laugh, learn, and experience the joyful spirit of a our Jewish tradition that believes deeply in the power of goodness, the infinite beauty of all humanity AS THEY ARE, and the ability for ordinary people to bring extraordinary light and peace into the world.
Come! We'd love to meet you! 😊😎😍🤗
