Mitzvah Projects
The Mitzvah Project is a popular Jewish custom where a Bar/Bat Mitzvah chooses a meaningful Mitzvah (which means good deed) to celebrate their Jewish coming of age. It is a unique opportunity for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah to contribute to others, learn about the importance of the Mitzvah and create a fulfilling experience they’ll never forget.
Logan Smith
On January 29th, 2022, Logan Smith became a Bar Mitzvah. For his Mitzvah Project he collected board games and monetary donations to benefit the Benjamin Goldberg Foundation Playroom and other children's cancer facilities in the Hampton Roads area. Logan and his family love to play games and they know firsthand how beneficial they can be for children and families "stuck" in the hospital. Logan is passionate about bringing joy to those who need it.
Ella Goodove
On June 5th, 2021, Ella Goodove became a Bat Mitzvah. For her Mitzvah Project, she chose to collect coloring supplies and crafts. The generous donations and goods she received directly support the Benjamin Goldberg Playroom at CHKD.
Hayden Caplan
On February 27, 2021 Hayden's Mitzvah project GAMING FOR GOLD was a great SUCCESS! He played a variety of games live streamed on Twitch and Zoom to benefit the Benjamin Goldberg Playroom at CHKD. Learn more in the article below...
Avi Cardon
On November 21, 2020 Avi became a Bar Mitzvah with most of his friends and family via Zoom. A childhood friend of Ben's, Avi chose for his Mitzvah Project to bring awareness to the healing benefits of the creative arts therapies and our mission. The generous donations that he raised will directly support the Benjamin Goldberg Playroom at CHKD.