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By Monique Gottlieb-- In honour of her Bat Mitzvah, Tamar Eisen decided to fund a dance program for underprivileged youth in Bat Yam, Israel through the B’nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy program. Bat Yam is home to the fastest growing Ethiopian-Israeli community in Israel, which is also the most vulnerable segment of the Israeli population. 40% of Ethiopian-Israeli youth are categorized as being “at-risk.”
Extra-curricular programs, which enable youth to develop talents and form an integral part of a well-rounded education, are beyond the means of most Ethiopian-Israelis. Dance, in particular, promotes motivation, discipline, and self-esteem...
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Project: Camping Trips for Ethiopian- Israel youth-at-risk in Bat-Yam
Send underprivileged Israeli youth on fun, challenging camping trips where they can build friendships, self-confidence, and wonderful memories.
Project: Reena MOD Squad
Youth with developmental disabilities meet weekly to have fun while learning and developing social and life skills.
Project: Etgarim program for youth at risk in Sderot
Etgarim provides life changing services for over 200 at-risk youth in Sderot, target of constant Qassam rockets, on a weekly basis.
Organization: United Jewish Appeal
Mission: to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world through philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership.
