Vivian Kaplan – ROAR
For my Bat Mitzvah, I have decided to work towards helping animals get new, incredible homes. In order to fulfill this, I am working with Rain and Shine rescue for spay, neuter, and heart-worm prevention for the animals rescued by Lisa Quinlan who runs the barn where I ride horses. However, I didn’t think this was enough. So, I also decided to collect items for ROAR, a shelter that I used to beg my grandparents to take me to because I loved playing with their kittens. I hope to make a difference in these animals’ lives by helping them get the love and care they deserve. My part is to make sure people can care for these animals easily, and I hope you will join in and continue to help rehome these animals to homes they deserve. For a list of items I’m collecting for the shelter, please click here. You can alternatively make a donation on my GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/50a137666. |
Madison Goichman – Clips for the Cure
At lacrosse tournaments, we anonymously clip clothespins on rival players. The pins are decorated with positive messages like YOU GOT THIS and YOU’RE A STAR! For my bat mitzvah project, I decorated clothespins with words of strength like FIGHT, HOPE, FAITH, and HERO. My mom is a breast cancer surgeon, so she displayed them in her exam rooms in October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), asking patients to take them. A young, newly diagnosed cancer patient took purple JOY clips for her kids. A woman took yellow FAITH after finishing treatment. Another patient in remission took pink STRENGTH for her sister who is battling cancer. My mom said that her patients were emotional about the clips and the story behind it. I was happy to give back to a cause that is so important to my family. |
Sloane Cooper – JFS Food Bank
For my Bat Mitzvah Project, I have partnered with Schoke Jewish Family Service (JFS) to support their kosher food pantry, which delivers food directly to members of our community who need it most. As part of this initiative, I will be collecting donations every month to help keep the food pantry stocked. Local Jewish organizations and synagogues are all participating, each focusing on specific food items. Temple Beth El has been assigned pasta and rice, and we invite our community to contribute generously. Through this project, I am not only celebrating my Bat Mitzvah but also making a lasting impact by helping families in need. You can drop off your donations in the TBE religious school office or in the main lobby outside the main office. |
