B'nei Mitzvah

Participation in a social action “mitzvah project” is an inherent part of every Bar and Bat Mitzvah experience at Temple Sholom.

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Here are some Tzedakah links to help generate ideas for mitzvah projects:

Areyvut – Many ideas for mitzvah projects.
Do Something – Great interactive site with project finder.

Girlfriends of Fallen Soldiers – Psychological Support Membership Association of Fallen Soliders

Atzum – Endeavors to open eyes and extend hands to those in need, to confront and remedy injustices in Israel.

Crossroads – The Crossroads Center runs the sole intervention program targeting English-speaking youth at-risk in Israel.

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

Agahozo Shalom Youth Village – Creating a safe and structured residential community for orphaned children in Rwanda.

Carmei Ha’ir – Creating a comprehensive framework of support for the poor in a dignified way.

Etgarim – Helping physically challenged children, adolescents and adults to rehabilitate themselves physically, mentally and socially, through challenging sports and outdoor activities.

Adamah – Cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth. We believe in the deep connection between people & planet, adam & adamah.

Maya Works Weaving Cooperative – MayaWorks is a nonprofit social venture that empowers indigenous women of Guatemala to achieve economic security by providing markets for their handcrafted products, access to microcredit loans and expanded educational opportunities.

Free the Children – Helping children through education.

Yad Ezra V’Shulamit – The organization provides assistance to people and families of dire need throughout the country, with the support of many.