B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation’s Fair Trade Market, Judaica Sale, and clothing drive on Sunday, Nov. 10, will help people in need.

The sales will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the synagogue at 420 Whitehall Road in Albany. The congregation will hold its semi-annual used clothing collection at the same time.

The Fair Trade Market will feature items from all over the world, including jewelry, textiles for the home, baskets, clothes, handbags, purses, scarves, children’s products, coffee, tea, chocolate, and more from Mayan Hands and other vendors.

Buying fair-trade goods means buying products from producers in developing countries at a fair price. It is a more efficient way of promoting sustainable development than traditional charity and aid. Buyers have the ability to make a difference in the lives of the producers, who often cannot find employment in the countries in which they live. Fair-trade coffee, tea, and chocolate are grown and produced sustainably.

The Judaica Sale will feature items from the congregation’s Judaica Shop, offering a selection appropriate for all Jewish occasions as well as gifts for men, for women, and for the home.

In addition, B’nai Sholom will accept clean, gently-used winter clothes and shoes for donation to those in need throughout the Capital Region. Donors are asked to sort their clothes twice: by gender — male, female and unisex — and again by age — infant, child, teen and adult — and to label their bags.

For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office: 518-482-5283, office@bnaisholom.albany.ny.us.