One Million Mitzvahs: Campaign Launched in Memory of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar

SURFSIDE – In a powerful tribute to the legacy of Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar, a global campaign has been launched with the goal of inspiring one million mitzvahs in his memory.

The initiative, announced just weeks after the beloved rabbi’s passing on May 3 / 5 Iyar 5785, is being spearheaded by his family, The Shul of Bal Harbour, and the Aleph Institute—two institutions he helped build into pillars of Torah, outreach, and compassion over the past four decades.

Called “A Million Mitzvahs for Rabbi Lipskar,” the campaign encourages people around the world to take on acts of goodness and kindness—whether wrapping tefillin, lighting Shabbat candles, giving tzedakah, or simply reaching out to someone in need. Each mitzvah performed is intended to honor Rabbi Lipskar’s lifelong mission: to uplift others, reveal the divine spark in every person, and bring light into the world.

“He taught us to rise above, to act with urgency, and to never walk past a person in need,” said one organizer. “Now we’re channeling that energy into something practical and unifying.”

Participants are invited to log their mitzvahs at [onemillionmitzvahs.org] (or substitute with real link if applicable) and share their commitments with friends and family. The effort has already seen submissions from around the globe and is expected to continue growing in the weeks ahead.

The campaign’s goal isn’t just a number—it’s a movement rooted in Rabbi Lipskar’s vision: that small actions, when done with heart, can transform lives and communities.

As one post read: “Let’s get it done—one mitzvah at a time.”

Online: https://rabbilipskar.org/