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	Bnai Mitzvah Project Stories
		Understanding that everyone is unique, Areyvut works one-on-one with individual students to design and implement projects that cater to their interests and needs. Throughout the year, Areyvut consults with Bnai Mitzvah students who wish to develop projects for their bar/bat mitzvah. If you are interested in arranging an individual or group Bnai Mitzvah consultation please call the office at 201-244-6702 or e-mail daniel@areyvut.org. You may also fill out our Bnai Mitzvah Intake Form at www.areyvut.org/Bnai/bmif.asp. Helen Berman’s Bike-A-Thon 5th grader, Helen Berman of Westchester County, NY, held a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy food for victims of terror in Israel. The bike-a-thon was held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Over 50 people came out to show their support and partake in the activities. Some riders did the 3 mile route, while others did the full 14 mile “super advanced” trail. But no matter how far they rode, all participants received t-shirts and refreshments. After a full day of fun, Helen raised $13,142 and the money is still rolling in. Raphi Ozarowski of Skokie, Illinois delivered maot chitim, pre-Passover packages. "Maot Chitim" refers to the centuries old custom of gathering wheat to provide the poor with matza and other items for the observance of Passover. Elana Fink’s Puppies Elana Fink of Beachwood, OH, raised money for Pups for Peace by walking and taking care of dogs. Carli Roth of San Diego, California, held a bake sale and a garage sale and raised $60 to donate to the Red Cross to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims. Dennis Fries and Operation Noah Dennis Fries of Chandler, AZ, created a program called "Operation Noah" to cheer up young hospital patients. "Operation Noah" is a stuffed animal collection drive that benefits pediatric wards at two local hospitals. Dennis has collected 19,500 stuffed animals, and visited patients to personally hand some out. He is interested in starting chapters throughout the country. Samantha Markowitz of New York, NY knitted squares to make blankets, which were used as wrapping for brand new baby blankets that were sent to Just One Life, in Israel, an organization that supports poor Israeli women who have unplanned pregnancies and give birth. Sarita Rosenstock, Raising Awareness Destination: Darfur Sarita Rosenstock of Princeton, NJ started an initiative to end the genocide in Darfur. Sarita collected over 800 signed letters to petition politicians, and about 500 dollars for humanitarian relief in Darfur. She also organized "Dance for Darfur: An African Dance Party for Relief." Rebecca Dann of New York, NY, went to a Public school and tutored second graders in reading and writing each week for six months. She worked with the same student each week, filling out worksheets and reading out loud. Through this project, Rebecca learned that many students need help and she was glad that she was able to make their work a little easier.