Mitzvah & Caring, a branch of Social Action, is dedicated to making Touro Synagogue and New Orleans a kinder, gentler, and more inviting place to be, by showing our fellow congregants a little extra bit of attention when they need it most.

Touro is a congregation and a community.  But in a large community like ours, it isn’t always easy to keep in touch.  Help us connect with you, your immediate family, and your friends, by letting us know if there is a birth, death, illness or other event.  We are here to help you celebrate or cope. 

• We can provide congratulations for births.
• We can provide condolences for bereavements.
• We plant a tree in Israel with the Jewish National Fund to commemorate the passing of a family member, and send notification to his/her family members.
• We can advise you concerning services provided locally, such as counseling with Jewish Family Service.
• We have members available to visit the homebound, and make hospital visits.
• We have members available to attend, cook for, or lead shiva minyans (services at your home during the week following the loss of a loved one). 

For more information, contact Julie Schwartz 504-491-3810 or dajumaje@cox.net.

We will be happy to provide these services to you or your loved ones, but cannot do so unless we hear from you. 

Mitzvah & Caring would appreciate your input.  Should you wish to join us, even if you can share only a small amount of your time, please call or email Julie Schwartz at 504-491-3810; dajumaje@cox.net. Men and women of every age group are welcome.