Mitzvah Projects

When a child becomes Bar/Bat Mitzvah he/she becomes eligible and obligated to perform mitzvot. Mitzvot are commandments that guide personal practice and behavior in life. What can your child do to fulfill mitzvot at the age of 12 or 13? Setting the groundwork at this stage in a child’s life, helps to secure the continuation of performing mitzvot for the rest of their lives. Examples of mitzvot: ritual, study, prayer, community service. Students in grades 7 and 8 will participate in the B’nai Tzedek Program of the Omaha Jewish Community Foundation. They will have an opportunity to donate a portion of their B’nai Mitzvah gifts with triple matching funds towards non-profit organizations of their choice and then allocate the proceeds.

If you are the parent of a 6th or 7th grade student and would be interested in finding out about initiating a personal mitzvah project, please contact Judy Haven at 402-498-0904 to arrange a program. The Education Director will be happy to help personalize a program for all who are interested. Click here for more information about mitzvah projects.