The program prepares Bar/Bat Mitzvah boys and girls from disadvantaged families towards their coming of age. High school students from all over the country volunteer to mentor and educate the Bar/Bat Mitzvah teens in a series of educational sessions.
Together they explore topics such as identity and Jewish values. During the meetings, a Tallit and Tefillin are given to the boys; a pair of candlesticks to the girls and Judaic source books for both. At the end of the meetings, a Bar / Bat Mitzvah event is held for every participant.
Following the event, the celebrants volunteer with their student mentors and thus, continue the cycle of giving.
This program is in memory of Yonatan Adler z"l, who died on July 2017 on a trip to Georgie, at the age of 18. The program is operated by 'Yedidim for Youth and Society'.
