FORMORE INFORMATIONCONTACT:Andi Oxman, Program Coordinator215-635-7300 x 222aoxman@gratz.edu

www.gratz.edu/jchsfacebook.com/gratzjchs

For 11-13 year olds who want to do service projects prior to their Bar/Bat MitzvahMYPHILLYMITZVAHPROJECT

My Philly Mitzvah Project is for those who want to doservice projects prior to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah.It includes opportunities for giving homemade gifts toseniors at Purim and helpingwith a Passover Seder in aresidential life care facility, planting a garden to helpprovide vegetables to those in need, packing food at afood distribution warehouse, baking with adults withspecial needs, and preparing customized packs ofeveryday essentials for children.

These experiences will greatly and positively influencehow your child views his/her role in the world.Our students translate Jewish values of education,spirituality, and service into ameaningfulwayof life anda Jewish identity.

A variety ofmeaningful communitymitzvah projects – you can sign upfor asmany as you like

An opportunity to be part of a groupwho truly cares about others

A greatway tomake new friends andshare experiences

Onsite supervision by Jewish CommunityHigh School staff

All arrangements taken care of for you

Assistance provided for a personalpresentation of the project

PROGRAMHIGHLIGHTS

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For 11-13 year olds who want to do service projects prior to their Bar/Bat MitzvahMYPHILLYMITZVAHPROJECT

215-635-7300 | 7605 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Projects in the Western Suburbs

OPENING PROGRAM Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PASunday October 13, 20134:00pm-5:30pm Orientation and meet other participants of My Philly Mitzvah Project

JUDITH CREED HOMES FOR ADULT INDEPENDENCE (JCHAI)Presidential Apartments City Ave. Phila., PASunday November 24, 20131:30pm-3:30pmCelebrate Hanukkah together with JCHAI residents. Make and enjoy eating latkes and decorating Hanukkah cards together

CRADLES TO CRAYONS -THE GIVING FACTORYWest Conshohocken, PATuesday November 26, 20136:00pm-8:00pmPrepare customized packs of essentials such as clothing, toys, books and equipment for infants and children

JUDITH CREED HOMES FOR ADULT INDEPENDENCE(JCHAI)Wynnewood, PAMonday February 3, 20146:00pm-8:00pmEnjoy celebrating Tu Bishvat with JCHAI residents. You will be planting parsley and having a Tu Bishvat Seder together with the residents of this group home

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA'S SUPER SUNDAY Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA Sunday February 9, 20132:00pm-4:00pmHelp care for young children whose parents are helping at our Jewish community's important annual fundraiser

MARTINS RUNMedia, PASunday March 9, 20141:00pm-3:30pm Bake humantaschen and sing songs along with the elderly residents of Martins Run to celebrate Purim. We will be led in singing by our accordion player Ben Laden

CLOSING PROGRAMBeth David Reform CongregationGladwynne, PATuesday May 20, 20146:30pm-8:30pmAssemble project presentations for B'nei Mitzvah celebrations

Opening Program-Gratz College, Melrose ParkSundayMarch 3, 20131:00p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Orientation and bakemini-challahs to bringwith us on our FridayMarch 8th tripto Samuel A. Green House.

March 8th

Program cost

$50.00 one-time registration fee(Includes opening and closing programs)

$5.00 per session

Join us for thesewonderful events.Please download an application at ourwebsite:www.gratz.edu/jchs

Formore information contact: Andi Oxman

215-635-7300 x 222 aoxman@gratz.edu

JUDITH CREED HOMES FOR ADULT INDEPENDENCE (JCHAI)Wynnewood, PA Wednesday May 7, 20146:00pm-7:30pmWork together with the adults at this group home to do Springtime yard work and planting

JUDITH CREED HOMES FOR ADULT INDEPENDENCE (JCHAI)Wynnewood, PA Monday March 31, 20146:00pm-8:00pmEnjoy celebrating Passover with JCHAI residents. Make charoseth and have a model Seder together

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Note: A minimum of 14 hours of service = 1 credit in the JCHS system