"I feel that tzedakah and philanthropy is imortant in so many ways but the most importand in my heart is that because we are so lucky to have an education, food and basic needs looked after that much of the world doesn't get to have. So it is important that we give to those who are not as lucky. In addition I think giving back will help me grow and become a better person as I become an adult."

"Becoming a teen philanthropist is important to me because i want to establish at an early age the mind setter of being able to give back to the community"

"I love helping others, especially other children. I do not like to hear about anyone's suffering. If I can make a difference, I will do whatever it takes. I understand through Bnai Tzedek that I can have the best of both worlds -by encouraging both giving and receiving gifts. I also know that giving tzedakah creates a lasting gift, long after my bat mitzvah party has ended, I continue to make a difference."

"My Zaidie David Marks was the Campaign Director for UJA for many years and he started the Walk with Israel in Toronto when he worked for UJA. I wanted to contribute a portion of my Bar Mitzvah gifts to UJA in his honour."

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"B'nai Tzedek has helped me to try and make a difference in the world through allowing me to be like many charitable adults and give annual gifts to charities of significance to me. The B'nai Tzedek program helped me start my Jewish adult life in a charitable fashion, and has inspired me to continue to give Tzedakah. I hope that through my fund at B'nai Tzedek I can continue to help those less fortunate than I and make a difference in the world"

"I started this fund in honour of my becoming a Bar Mitzvah and to be able to help out those less fortunate than me here, in Israel, and around the world. This fund enables me to be able to fulfill the mitzvah of Tzedakah for the rest of my life and help me perform Tikkun Olam."

"I am starting my fund in honour of my becoming Bar Mitzvah and will be using money that I receive to start this fund. To me, this is an important step toward becoming a Jewish adult. I know that it is important to give tzedakah throughout my life and by setting this fund up now, I will always have something to give and a way to help those less fortunate than me. My B'nai Tzedek fund is an important first step to enable me make a difference and to give to others for my entire life."

"I have decided to ask my Bat Mitzvah guests to make a charitable donation instead of giving me a gift. All money raised will be directed to Bat Melech, an Israeli organization that runs shelters for abused women and their children."

"I feel that being a teen philanthropist is important because it is good to start giving at a young age. Giving helps me appreciate all that I have and makes me feel good to be helping others less fortunate."

"On the occassion of my becoming a Bat Mitzvah, I have chosen to direct the proceeds in my Bat Mitzvah Fund to the Canadian Friends of the Israel Guide Dog Centre for the Blind. I chose this charity because it ties together my love of Israel, my love of dogs and their ability to improve lives through companionship and dedicated assistance.

Thank you for celebrating with me and helping me raise money for this important cause."

"Ever since I was born, my parents have taught me that it is important to give back to the community. As I became older, I started to understand more about why this is so important. My family and I are so lucky that we don't need anything, but many others around the world are not as fortunate as we are. Tzedakah is now part of my life and I felt that it was just the right time to open a B'nai Tzedek Fund, as I become a Bar Mitzvah. This will allow me to donate the earnings from my fund each year to different charities in Canada and around the world."

"I want to make a difference in the world, even if it is just one family or one community."

"Something that is highly valued in Judaism is the mitzvah of Tzedakah. This is also a very important value of mine and it gives me so much joy to know I am fulfilling this mitzvah and helping others who are not as fortunate as me."

"Creating my own charity has really shown me the importance of tzedaka and tikun olam. Participating in either matter so much, as we become adults. Helping children who don't get to have the same experiences as me because they live in war torn countries or in constant danger was and is truly a life changing. I know that in everything i do, i will always strive remember that tikun olam is the most important good deed anyone can be apart of."

"I love helping people, and have always wanted to make a difference. I can just imagine the smile that would appear on someone's face if they were helped. Bnai Tzedek is a step towards doing that as often as I can."

"I think that it's important to help others less fortunate than myself, and love that I can help people across the world."

"This is important to me because I want to do my part to help people that are in need. This is an important mitzvah, to give to others and help make the world a better place through acts of kindness."

"I am happy that I have begun to do my part toward tikun olam and that my tzedakah fund will bring much happiness to the lives of others less fortunate than me."

"It is important to help others because when I think about what I have and what I am able to participate in and hear of others who do not, I want to give them the chance to explore their interests and build self confidence. It is important to give Tzedakah because not everyone has enough money to buy food and have a healthy meal and be happy."

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“I originally became involved in B'nai Tzedek because my parents, who have always been highly involved in the Toronto Jewish Community, encouraged me to. However, I quickly realized for myself how important it is to donate and volunteer my time. On a trip to Israel, I was able to witness first hand the effects of my donations. As different events have affected my life, I've had numerous opportunities to do things in support of related causes. This includes supporting Holocaust survivors, elderly people in Toronto, those affected by Alzheimer's disease, sending underprivileged children to summer camp, and support a Mentally Disabled School in Israel. B'nai Tzedek is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in other's lives, and truly make one feel better about themselves and what they can do.”

I am happy to be able to donate money to different causes, because it makes me feel good knowing that I have made a difference in the world, no matter how large or small.

"Becoming a teen philanthropist is important to me because I was brought up in a house where charity work has become a large part of my life especially in the Jewish community. Having my father work at UJA really made me want to do my part in the world and strengthen the Jewish community. I also have very strong morals about helping people less fortunate than myself."

"B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthrophy has taught me about tzedakah and tikkun olam, and has helped me make a difference in the world!"

"In lieu of any gifts, I would ask that you consider making a donation to the “Madeline Tanenbaum Fund” at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto.
By directing the income from this Fund each year, I will be making a difference in the world and helping to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate than me.
My parents and grandparents are great examples to me and I’m excited to become a young philanthropist."

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