J. Silberstein

December 2008

Jacob Silberstein
 
Jacob is a 13 year old student from Tenafly, NJ attending The Moriah School.  In early 2008 for his Bar Mitzvah project he thought he wanted to help people by raising funds for those who could not afford a home.  Jacob decided to take a more hands-on approach.  For two days Jacob and his friends and family volunteered for Bonim Builders in Bergen County.  The group helped by installing plumbing, painting walls, tiling floors, etc. for a low income family. 
 
At a Glance
Age: 13
School: The Moriah School
Hometown: Tenafly, NJ
Year of bar mitzvah project: 2008
Mitzvah project: Volunteered with family and friends for Bonim Builders through UJANNJ and refurbished a home for a low income family.
Favorite movie: National Treasure
Favorite food: Chumus
Favorite musical group: 3 Doors Down
Best thing about volunteering: "The feeling that you are making the world a better place."
3 items to bring on to a deserted island: Food, water and flares
Role models: His parents