A Bar Mitzvah is a special moment in a young man’s life. When you become a Bar Mitzvah, you become an adult in the eyes of Judaism. This means that even though I am only 13, I will have more responsibilities to uphold. Some of these responsibilities are participating in religious traditions and learning how the Torah provides a blueprint for being Jewish. One aspect of being Jewish that is very important is to engage in good deeds/mitzvahs. As such, I wanted to complete a mitzvah project as part of my Bar Mitzvah process. By completing my mitzvah project, I am participating in a key Jewish value of Tikkun Olam. Tikkun Olam means repairing the world by making the world better, whether it be through volunteering, doing good deeds, or tzedakah, which means righteous giving. I chose the Israel Parasport Center for my Bar Mitzvah project because this center involves two things: I love sports and helping people.

The Israel Parasport Center helps people with disabilities play sports by giving them access to participate: a safe place, adaptive equipment, training, etc. at each person’s individual level. One sport that I have a passion for is Soccer. Although I do not have a disability myself, I, like many other people in the world, have had my own struggles. However, with heart, dedication, and practice, I continue to improve. Heart, dedication, and practice may not be enough for someone with a disability, and they may need additional support, which is what the Israel Parasport Center provides. Another reason I chose this center was for my deep connection to my homeland, Israel. Helping people, my love of sports, and my connection to Israel made the Israel Parasports Center the perfect focus for my mitzvah project.

I am aiming to raise at least $3,600 dollars for this center located in Ramat Gan, Israel. This center provides help for thousands of people with all different types of disabilities to overcome their challenges and play the sports they love. Please consider donating to my mitzvah project; even the smallest amount helps. Collectively, we can make a difference. This is Kol Yisrael.

Sincerely,

Yonatan Adaki

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