How Do You Plan A Bar Or Bat Mitzvah To Help An Animal Shelter?
Very often when a Jewish boy or girl plans his or her bar or bat mitzvah celebration, they choose a theme and a mitzvah (good deed) project to tie in with the theme. A local animal shelter makes a worthy recipient, as well as something they would have fun with and feel good about. Here are ways to plan your child’s coming of age celebration and help animals at the same time. Research local animal shelters online and visit a couple in person. Once your child selects a shelter, find out what is on their “wish list” and organize a neighborhood collection drive. Your child can enlist the help of friends to solicit and pick up the donations, accompanied by you, of course. Organize a community fund raising project such as a bake sale or car wash with proceeds going to the shelter. Ask friends and relatives to help out. Ask the synagogue that will host the bar/bat mitzvah if you could coordinate a donation drive along with one of their events. For instance, some synagogues have pet blessings,
