בת מצווה ובר מצווה
Your bar or bat mitzvah is more than a celebration, it’s a milestone that marks your growth as a Jewish young adult. As you prepare for your b’nai mitzvah, you have an incredible opportunity to make a difference. Choosing a mitzvah project with Sharsheret is a powerful way to bring tikkun olam (repairing the world) into your celebration while supporting Jewish women and families impacted by breast cancer or ovarian cancer.
Why Choose Sharsheret for Your Mitzvah Project
When you partner with Sharsheret, your project supports women and families through education, peer support, and critical resources. And through these projects, b’nai mitzvah have the opportunity to explore the Jewish idea of gamilut chasidim (giving to others with love and kindness), which is one of the core components of becoming a Jewish young adult and fully entering the Jewish community, through three central Jewish values:
Tzedakah
Tzedakah translates into the English word charity, and encompasses the concept of giving aid and money to those in need. B’nai Mitzvah have the opportunity to raise money, collect toys and makeup for the busy box collection and the best face forward program, and create hospital care packages for families affected by breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Bikur Cholim
Bikur cholim is the Hebrew term for providing aid to the sick. By sending families affected by breast cancer and ovarian cancer critical care packages, reciting tehillim on behalf of the sick, and handing out educational materials to one’s neighbors, B’nai Mitzvah have the opportunity to participate in the good deeds of bikur cholim.
Hachnasat Orchim
Hachnasat orchim, welcoming guests, includes the idea of welcoming strangers, family members, and friends into our communities. By allowing one’s family members and classmates to both learn more about families affected by breast cancer and ovarian cancer and join the Sharsheret community through participating in communal chesed projects, like teal/pink Shabbat, pies for prevention, pink day at school, or an athletic tournament, the B’nai Mitzvah have the opportunity to participate in shepherding a welcoming communal atmosphere.
This Year’s B’nai Mitzvah
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Emily Andoian
My name is Emily Andoian. I am a seventh grader in Cherry Hill, NJ. I enjoy theater, choir, dance and being on student council. My…
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Lilia Bloomberg
Hi, my name is Lilia Bloomberg and I am turning 13 in June. I love ballet and have been doing it for almost 11 years!…
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Ellie Crane
“Watching Ellie make these bracelets has made us so proud of her. She has spent many hours beading to help bring a smile to someone…
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Danya Desser
“I’m excited to become a Bat Mitzvah, and I wanted to celebrate by helping others. I’m supporting Sharsheret, an amazing organization that helps people going…
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Brooke Fox
Hi, I’m Brooke. I like to play softball and dance. For my bat mitzvah project, I chose to work with Sharsheret because it’s an amazing…
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Ella M. Goldberg
Hello! My name is Ella Marie Goldberg. I’m in 7th grade, and I love theatre, singing, dancing, fangirling, K-pop, and music. Cancer has affected so…
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Leah Greenbaum
“I feel great knowing that kids will enjoy opening their Busy Boxes while their family is going through a challenging time.”
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Haley Hanfling
“I did this project because I feel passionate about making people’s lives better, especially during challenging times, and this project was a great way to…
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Maya and Isabel Horinko
Hi friends and family, we are working with Sharsheret for our Bat Mitzvah project, specifically making care kits for cancer patients that we will deliver…
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Sarah Esther Juceam
My name is Sarah Esther Juceam, and I’m a middle school student from Port Washington, New York. For my Mitzvah Project, I decided to partner…
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Orly Langman
“I hope that my bat mitzvah project will help people feel cared for and beautiful during a hard moment in their lives.”
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Sadie Melniker
“We love watching our daughter practice empathy by thinking about other people, especially people who are struggling and need extra support. May she always be…
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Leah Meyersdorf
Hi, my name is Leah Meyersdorf I am a 7th grader at RYNJ . For the past few years, I’ve really loved makeup and skincare.…
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Inna Penek
“My daughter loved the toys and books that have arrived in her Busy Box and we felt empowered to have a conversation with her about…
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Daniella Safran
Hi! My name is Daniella Safran. I’m in 6th grade in Yeshivat Noam and I’m preparing for my Bat Mitzvah in February. In my free…
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Mattie Shpritz
“Knowing that I could help people facing a hard time in their lives was really important to me.”
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Leila Ahava Sooferi
“The Sharsheret B’nai Mitzvah project is very meaningful to me because I want Leila to grow into a responsible, well-rounded, and caring young adult. I…
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Jordyn Spitz
“We are proud that Jordyn is reflective and motivated to help other children cope and stay positive during this tough stage in their life. We…
What You’ll Receive as a Sharsheret B’nai Mitzvah Partner
When you choose Sharsheret for your mitzvah project, you’ll receive:
- Recognition on our website and social media
- Educational materials and giveaways to share
- The opportunity to write a blog post sharing your project for our website and social media platforms
- A special b’nai mitzvah thank you and recognition package
- Ongoing support and guidance throughout your project
How to Plan Your Mitzvah Project
Here’s a simple approach to choosing a project you’ll love:
- Find what excites you: This is about your hobbies or causes that matter to you.
- Set clear goals: Decide how you’ll raise awareness, funds, or supplies.
- Involve others: Invite friends, classmates, or your community to participate.
- Be creative: Make it your own! Combine your talents with a meaningful cause.
- Reflect on your impact: After your project, share what you learned and how it felt to give back.
B’nai Mitzvah Program Ideas
We’ll help you create a project that reflects your personality, passions, and Jewish values. Whether you love baking, sports, art, or community service, there’s a meaningful way to make a difference with Sharsheret. We’ll work with you one-on-one to create a personalized mitzvah project that reflects your interests and values, rooted in the Jewish principles of tikkun olam ו chessed.
Host a Sharsheret Teal/Pink Shabbat® at your synagogue and help raise awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer within your community. Whether through a sermon, educational program, community gathering, or special Shabbat recognition, your congregation can play an important role in sharing life saving information and support. Sharsheret will provide our Teal/Pink Shabbat educational materials and resources to help make your program meaningful, impactful, and easy to organize.

Bring your community together for a Sharsheret Challah Bake and raise awareness in a fun and engaging way. Gather friends, family members, or congregants to bake challah. Sharsheret will provide our Challah Bake recipe cards, along with educational materials and resources to help participants connect with our mission.

Organize a toy drive in support of Sharsheret’s Busy Box® Program. Busy Boxes are designed to provide children with comforting activities and games while their mother is undergoing medical care or recovering from treatment. Each box also includes educational materials to help parents understand and talk about the impact of breast cancer and ovarian cancer on children.

Assemble and deliver comfort care packages for women undergoing treatment at local hospitals or breast centers. Each package can include Sharsheret informational materials along with thoughtful items such as fuzzy socks, reusable straws, tea, and other comforting essentials.

Collect makeup to support Sharsheret’s Best Face Forward® Program. The Best Face Forward kit is designed for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer or ovarian cancer and are currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Each kit includes makeup products suitable for a range of skin tones, step-by-step application instructions, and helpful tips for managing hair loss and changes in skin tone.

Set up a Sharsheret fundraising page and use your B’nai Mitzvah or special celebration as an opportunity to give back. Giving tzedakah, or charity, during a time when you are receiving so many meaningful gifts can be especially powerful. Your support will help Sharsheret continue providing vital services to individuals and families.

Help spread the word about Sharsheret in your community, with local hospitals, medical professionals, synagogues, and Jewish Community Centers so that Sharsheret can help more women and families. Click here to order your educational resources and learn more.

Host a bake sale at your school, community, a local event. Sharsheret will provide educational materials to distribute alongside your baked goods, helping you share life saving information. Your bake sale will not only raise funds to support Sharsheret’s critical programs and services, but also help educate others and inspire meaningful conversations within your community.

The Pies for Prevention Bake Sale takes place each November in communities across the country, with all proceeds benefiting Sharsheret’s ovarian cancer programs. Join fellow bakers nationwide in the spirit of Thanksgiving by becoming a baker in your own community and helping raise awareness and support.

Start a competition, host a 3-on-3 tournament, create a walk, dress your team in Sharsheret pink, or any other idea you have. You will be raising critical awareness and saving lives!

Lead יום ורוד של שרשרת in your school this February 10, 2027. Help Raise awareness, coordinate programming, and encourage the entire student body to wear something pink to show their support!

Teach friends and family how to play Mah Jongg or host a Mah Jongg fundraiser to raise awareness and support for Sharsheret.

Create bookmarks using our Sharsheret bookmark template as a vital way to raise awareness.
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Start your mitzvah journey today. Contact us to begin planning your Sharsheret bat or bar mitzvah project.
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