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Adath Emanu-El is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
Teen Mitzvah Projects
These projects are undertaken in conjuction with B'nai Mitzvah studies. We are so proud of our teens in their pursuit of Tikkun Olam. We hope you can support their efforts. Please see links below for details for individual projects.
Current Projects:
Hana Waters
“Supporting the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees "
Hana is collecting supplies for the animal shelter. Please place donated items in the labeled bin at Adath. See her flyer for more details.
Brooke Ross
“The Voorhees Animal Shelter Needs Our Help!"
Brooke is collecting supplies for the shelter. Please see her flyer for more details.
Harvey Nossen
“Wanted - Gently Used Sports Equipment"
Harvey is collecting used sports equipment for the Kids with Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Maple Shade, NJ. Their mission is to distribute equipment to younger athletes. No ones should be denied the opportunity to play sports.
Archive - Completed Projects:
Noah Norton
“Donate Sports Equipment so All Kids Can Play"
Noah wants to make sure that all kids get to play sports even though equipment can be expensive. He would like to encourage all those in my community to donate any gently used sports equipment. Once he gathers it all, it will be donated to All Kids Should Play, to empower those who are more fortunate to provide the gift of sports equipment to those less fortunate.
Jude McMackin
“Helping Animals - Support for the Animal Welfare Association (AWA)"
Jude wanted to build upon his interest in animals, sparked by his love for his cat, Blueberry. Jude decided to support the AWA, the Animal Welfare Association, in several different ways. First, he is donating six weeks of his pay from working as a madrich (teacher's assistant) and office helper at Adath Emanu-El Religious School. Also, Jude and his mom also made four soft, fluffy pet beds to donate to AWA.
To contribute, Venmo @Abby-McMackin-1 to add to Jude’s AWA donation.
Joseph Sagerman
“GoFundMe to Help with Expenses for Stage Four Cancer"
Joseph made this go-fund-me as a Mitzvah project for his Bar Mitzvah. He would like you to support a close family friend who has 4th stage cancer and is struggling with the cost. Click here to help pay for Harry's cancer treatment by making a donation:
https://forms.gle/KCKa4JdakQ7JQbSt5
Olivia Wolf
“Dessert Package to Help Shelter Animals"
Olivia Wolff, an enthusiastic baker, is creating dessert packages to raise money for the Burlington County Animal Shelter for her mitzvah project. Please click the Google Form link to learn more about the project and how to order your package(s):
Elliot Cohen
“Underwear and Dollars for Angels Community Outreach Distribution"
Contribute underwear, undershirts, bras, socks, dollar donations and wish list purchases. Contact Beth Cohen to drop off or pick up any items for donation 856 296 6439.
Aaron Lusterman
“Book Drive for Book Smiles”
Please drop new or gently used kids and adult books in the clear bin outside the Adath Emanu-El Youth Lounge, Aaron will collect and donate them all.
Ayla Grumbacher
“Help URJ Camp Harlem”
On May 7th I will become a Bat Mitzvah. As part of my special day I am hoping to raise money for Camp Harlam. Camp has played such an important role in my life by bring me happiness, friendship, and so much more. To give back to the community I wanted to help kids go to camp so I can share this amazing place. I hope you will consider donating to the place that I call home. All of the money that is donated will go to camper scholarships. Click here for more information and to donate.
Jack Goodman
“Eden Reforestation”
Jack is raising money to combat climate change while helping those in poverty. The Eden Project pays local populations in extreme poverty to plant native trees. This allows the people to reforest their community, helping combat climate change, while gaining steady employment. Click for more information and to donate.
Lily Tepper
“Arts and Crafts Supplies”
Lily is collecting arts and crafts supplies to donate to the Child Life Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The Child Life Department is there to help children through anything they need while at CHOP. Click for more information.
Eleanor McMackin
“Bake Sales for Education”
Eleanor is holding bake sales on February 23rd and 26th. The proceeds will be donated to a Camden school in need.
Logan Banks
“LEGO Replay”
Please donate used or new LEGOS. Bring them to the box in the hall at Adath. LEGO Replay will sort and clean them, then give to Teach for America or Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston. Teach the Power of Play. Click for more information.
Lyla Bronstein
“Ronald McDonald Camp”
Lyla is selling bracelets to raise money to send children to Ronald McDonald Camp.
Adam Freedman
“Project S.A.F.E.”
Adam is collecting supplies to donate to our Armed Forces. Check out the website for more details: SupportOurTroops.org