The first day of Inter Faith Week it is also Mitzvah Day.

Mitzvah Day is a Jewish led day of social action. On Mitzvah Day, around the world, thousands of people take part in hands on projects, without fundraising, to support charities and to build stronger communities.  Mitzvah Day is based on the Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedek (righteousness) and gemilut chassadim (acts of lovingkindness).

A number of projects which took place on Sunday 20 November 2011 were arranged to mark both Inter Faith Week and Mitzvah Day. Mitzvah Day actively encourages projects which partner with other faith communities and mark both Inter Faith Week and Mitzvah Day. Further information about Mitzvah Day and inter faith activity can be found here.

There is also a Sewa Day which takes place in September. Click here for details.