J. Pattiz
October 2011
Joshua Pattiz
Joshua is a 13 year old student in the 8th grade at the Lindero Canyon Middle School. He resides in Agoura, CA with his family. For his Bar Mitzvah project Joshua traveled with his mom to Vietnam on a Study Tour with Heifer International. They visited the homes of poor farmers who were changing their lives by participating in Heifer's program. When he returned home, Joshua made a video slideshow to raise awareness and funds to help Heifer fulfill its amazing mission of ending poverty and hunger in the world. Joshua raised over $6,000 and spent two weeks volunteering in Vietnam.
Joshua Pattiz
Joshua is a 13 year old student in the 8th grade at the Lindero Canyon Middle School. He resides in Agoura, CA with his family. For his Bar Mitzvah project Joshua traveled with his mom to Vietnam on a Study Tour with Heifer International. They visited the homes of poor farmers who were changing their lives by participating in Heifer's program. When he returned home, Joshua made a video slideshow to raise awareness and funds to help Heifer fulfill its amazing mission of ending poverty and hunger in the world. Joshua raised over $6,000 and spent two weeks volunteering in Vietnam.
In addition to his important work, Joshua was named Third Place Winner in Areyvut's 2010 Bnai Mitzvah Video Essay Contest. We have no doubt that Joshua will continue to inspire others, encouraging them to get involved in meaningful service projects. View Joshua's winning video essay!
At a Glance
 Joshua Pattiz
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Age: 13
School: Lindero Canyon Middle School
Hometown: Agoura, CA Year of mitzvah project: 2010
Mitzvah project: Raised awareness and funds for Heifer International
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Favorite food: Hummus Favorite singer/musical group: Five for Fighting
Best thing about giving back to the community: "The best thing about giving back to the community was being able to directly experience life in another country and to feel what I was doing as one person really made a difference in the world." Three things to bring with you to a deserted island:
books, food, water
Motto you live by: The one who works the hardest wins.
Role model: Steve Jobs |
