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December's Teen Scene! Victoria Spero - New York, NY!
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Each month Areyvut will bring you the story of an ordinary teenager doing extraordinary things. Their stories are inspiring, their actions are great and their commitment is unparalleled.
Victoria Spero
Victoria Spero is a 12 year old student at the Ramaz Middle School in New York, NY. For her Bat Mitzvah project, Victoria raised money to donate a Shas Talmud to a synagogue in the Jewish area of Harlem in Upper Manhattan. In order to educate those that were interested in contributing funds to this project, Victoria sponsored a guided tour, led by Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, author of "Jewish Harlem, Past and Present", of the older Jewish communities and landmarks of Harlem. To date, Victoria raised $2,864 and continues to be involved with this effort.
At a Glance
 Actual picture of Victoria coming soon...
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Age: 12
School: Ramaz Middle School
Hometown: New York, NY
Year of mitzvah project: 2009
Mitzvah project: Raised funds and donated Shas Talmud to synagogue in Harlem, NY
Favorite movie: Six Degrees of Separation
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite singer: Black Eyed Peas
Best thing about fundraising and volunteering: The best thing about giving back to your community is that you get the satisfaction of doing something good for your community. Depending on the project you pursue, it can also give you a really strong sense of connection to your heritage.
3 things to bring to a desert island: Airplane equipped with pilot, unlimited gasoline and GPS; First Aid Kit, packed refrigerator
Role model: Anyone who sets a good example.
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