2017-PAST PROJECTS
"In Her Shoes"
A domestic violence educational simulation and service event for teens
"In Her Shoes"
A domestic violence educational simulation and service event for teens
MITZVAH MANIA 2016 RECAP
This past summer, 57 teens participated in 10 days of HANDS-ON Jewish Service Learning
Each event included community service, followed by Jewish learning related to the topic of service in order to provide conection and context to their hard work and to bring Jewish Learning to Life.
Here is a list of mitzvah proects performed by our teens in 2016.
We expect a similar lineup for the Summer of 2017.
"Shabbat in a Box"
Packing and personalizing 100+ Shabbat gift boxes from Friendship Circle to be delivered to Morristown Barnabas Hospital
Serving up Service at Daughters of Israel
Entertaining and serving BBQ to residents at Daughters of Israel senior housing.
JFS Urban Community Vegetable Garden
Gardening the Jewish Family Services community garden and picking produce delivered to homebound older adults through JFS.
Packing Lunches for People Experiencing Homelessness
Packing 100+ kosher lunches for people experiencing homelessness, to be delivered by Bridges Outreach. Jewish learning provided by Justice League alumnus
Julie Levine.
South Mountain Conservancy Forest Restoration
Maintaining the trails, planting vegetation, and guarding from mosquitos in this beautiful forest.
"Buddy it Up!" with adults who have special needs
This J-Serve favorite went right to the group home of Cerebral Palsey of North Jersey (CPNJ) consumers to create tzedakah boxes, engage in recreation and
create snacks.
Arboretum Gardening
Gardening to help maintain the beautiful public Reeves Reed Arboretum grounds. Jewish learning provided by our Chief Justice of the JTEEN Justice League Macy Gimbel.
Inter-Generational Service for the Hungry!
Teen volunteers joined the residents of Westfield Senior Citizens Housing along with adults and children from Center for Volunteerism of The Jewish Federation to create about 300 kosher lunches and snack bags, personalized and donated to St. Joseph's Social Services in Elizabeth.
Domestic violence training and support **Only for volunteers ages 14+**
Volunteers participated in Rachel Coalition’s teen “In Her Shoes” simulation to break preconceptions of domestic abuse and learn strategies to help support victims. This was followed by creating supportive kits for children waiting at the Newark Family Court House.
“Feelie Hearts” to support grieving children
Hand-sewing felt hearts for children who experienced loss, supported by The National Council of Jewish Women
For any questions about Summer Mitzvah Mania 2017 or information about how to get involved with other Jewish Service Learning opportunities, contact Michael Strom at 973-929-2963 or MStrom@JFedGMW.org
Each event included community service, followed by Jewish learning related to the topic of service in order to provide conection and context to their hard work and to bring Jewish Learning to Life.
Here is a list of mitzvah proects performed by our teens in 2016.
We expect a similar lineup for the Summer of 2017.
"Shabbat in a Box"
Packing and personalizing 100+ Shabbat gift boxes from Friendship Circle to be delivered to Morristown Barnabas Hospital
Serving up Service at Daughters of Israel
Entertaining and serving BBQ to residents at Daughters of Israel senior housing.
JFS Urban Community Vegetable Garden
Gardening the Jewish Family Services community garden and picking produce delivered to homebound older adults through JFS.
Packing Lunches for People Experiencing Homelessness
Packing 100+ kosher lunches for people experiencing homelessness, to be delivered by Bridges Outreach. Jewish learning provided by Justice League alumnus
Julie Levine.
South Mountain Conservancy Forest Restoration
Maintaining the trails, planting vegetation, and guarding from mosquitos in this beautiful forest.
"Buddy it Up!" with adults who have special needs
This J-Serve favorite went right to the group home of Cerebral Palsey of North Jersey (CPNJ) consumers to create tzedakah boxes, engage in recreation and
create snacks.
Arboretum Gardening
Gardening to help maintain the beautiful public Reeves Reed Arboretum grounds. Jewish learning provided by our Chief Justice of the JTEEN Justice League Macy Gimbel.
Inter-Generational Service for the Hungry!
Teen volunteers joined the residents of Westfield Senior Citizens Housing along with adults and children from Center for Volunteerism of The Jewish Federation to create about 300 kosher lunches and snack bags, personalized and donated to St. Joseph's Social Services in Elizabeth.
Domestic violence training and support **Only for volunteers ages 14+**
Volunteers participated in Rachel Coalition’s teen “In Her Shoes” simulation to break preconceptions of domestic abuse and learn strategies to help support victims. This was followed by creating supportive kits for children waiting at the Newark Family Court House.
“Feelie Hearts” to support grieving children
Hand-sewing felt hearts for children who experienced loss, supported by The National Council of Jewish Women
For any questions about Summer Mitzvah Mania 2017 or information about how to get involved with other Jewish Service Learning opportunities, contact Michael Strom at 973-929-2963 or MStrom@JFedGMW.org
