Tag Archives: Bat Mitzvah

Centerpieces for Charity

Centerpieces for Charity

Centerpieces for Charity This blog was re-posted with permission from www.breakingmatzo.com Flowers, candles, candy all of which are commonly used as centerpieces at events ….the possibilities are endless when it comes to centerpieces for your child’s bar/bat mitzvah, but how about creating a centerpiece that’s magical and meaningful? Why not encourage the values of tikkun olam and giving back by donating your centerpieces to a charity of your choice. This could be part of your child’s mitzvah project making them part of the process and more meaningful to them. There could be a few different charities (each represented in a different centerpiece) […]

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Bear Givers Mitzvah Program

www.beargivers.org 575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, New York 10022 Contact:  Nicole Katz (212) 224-0140 Nicole@beargivers.org Bear Givers mitzvah program is an innovative non-profit dedicated to children in need. Our organization brings these children joy through the gift of a soft, cuddly teddy bear and empowers these youngsters to experience the joy and pride of giving to others. Through hospital visits and school programs, Bear Givers makes a difference in the lives of children and their families across the country and around the world. We have a variety of programs that we offer such as EmpowerArt which enables youngsters to give […]

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When is Mitzvah Day?

Mitzvah Day is an annual day of faith-based social action that takes place in November each year. On Mitzvah Day each year, community groups and individuals undertake a range of volunteer projects for those in need in their local community. Mitzvah Day is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and families to get involved and make a difference in our community. However, if you search around on the internet, you will find that mitzvah day falls on various dates throughout the U.S. and world. Some synagogues celebrate mitzvah day with a mitzvah fair, inviting representatives from organizations to showcase their cause.  These usually occur sometime in November, […]

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10 Mitzvah Project Ideas Prior To Camp

Is your upcoming bar or bat mitzvah child leaving soon for camp?  Are you stressing about their mitzvah project?  The gift of an overnight camp experience is exciting for you and your child, however, if there is a bar/bat mitzvah within the next 6 months, it’s difficult to visualize when their project will be completed.  Life gets busy after the summer with school preparations and vacation on the horizon. The Mitzvah Bowl staff created a list of 10 easy-to-start mitzvah project ideas your child may initiate now and continue after their overnight camp experience: Write letters to soldiers. Donate items […]

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A Mitzvah Project Safety Lesson

Your child is searching for a mitzvah project and there are thousands of organizations to choose from. How do they decide which non-profit and stay safe? Check out the organization on Charity Navigator, Guide Star and BBB Wise Giving Alliance. If there is a red flag on any of these sites, it’s a good idea to steer clear of any involvement with the non-profit entity. Do your homework and ask the Executive Director how much of the funds you may be raising for them are given directly to the cause. How much of the funds go towards operating expenses? This […]

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Five Steps to a Successful Mitzvah Presentation

At most bar and bat mitzvahs, close friends (and even some that are not so close) give the bar mitzvah boy or bat mitzvah girl a special speech or presentation. These presentations focus on special times, personal jokes, and other fun things between friends. Often times, the speeches will be presented during the adult cocktail hour, but this can vary from mitzvah to mitzvah. After speaking with Beth Desmon of Mitzvah List, The Mitzvah Bowl and Mitzvah List decided to collaborate on an article regarding bar/bat mitzvah speeches. We figured that two heads were better than one! I posted several […]

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#MitzvahProjectPix

Have photos of your bar/bat mitzvah child working on their mitzvah project? Share them with us by using the hashtag #mitzvahprojectpix on Twitter and Facebook. All you need to do is use the hashtag #mitzvahprojectpix and themitzvahbowl.com will retweet, share and post it too! We cannot wait to see all of the pictures of bar/bat mitzvah students making a difference in their communities and the world!

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New Beginnings

Are you getting ready to send your kids back to school for the start of another whirlwind of a year? It’s an exciting time when everyone gets their classroom/teacher assignments, school supplies and gears up for sports teams and practices. One piece of the scheduling puzzle should be taken into account NOW—and that’s when your bar/bat mitzvah child will be working on his/her mitzvah project. Take into consideration the following factors: When is the bar/bat mitzvah? If it is in the winter or prior, its probably time for your son or daughter to work on their mitzvah project in the […]

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Mitzvah Projects that Touched my Daughter’s Heart

Mitzvah Projects that Touched my Daughter’s Heart My daughter, Lily Warkow began her Jewish education at Temple Sinai’s Ann Newman Preschool and continued with Temple Sinai’s religious school.  She has also traveled to Israel with 20 of her extended family members. Lily loves to be active and has loads of energy!  Her passions include competition cheerleading, travel soccer and dance. For her upcoming Bat Mitzvah, she chose two Mitzvah projects that would touch her personally and where she could make a direct impact. Lily has always loved dogs and she found a mitzvah project where she could help dogs who may […]

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