Category Archives: Pledge 13

Things You Might Not Know: Baskets of Blessings

Posted on February 26, 2013

You might know a lot about JFCS, but do you know about the Baskets of Blessings? Created by Morgan Joffee as part of her Bat Mitzvah, the program offers a unique way to make your event a little more meaningful. … Continue reading →

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Hilary’s Hanukah Help!

Posted on December 9, 2010

Do you remember our post a little while back about Hilary Reskin’s Bat Mitzvah project? She sold Jewish Silly Bands, raising money to make Hankuah AWESOME for underprivileged families. Hillary’s Bat Mitzvah is this week, and I got to talk … Continue reading →

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Becca’s Bake Sale

Posted on November 2, 2010

Pledge 13 is a voluntary program for Jewish students preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Students commit to giving a minimum of 13 hours to acts of Tzedakah. Rebecca Lustig chose to help Blessings in a Backpack, a unique program designed … Continue reading →

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Pledge 13 Produce!

Posted on September 2, 2010

For his Bar Mitzah project, Zachary Goldberg (pictured above center with his siblings) has been collecting donations of fresh produce from the Louisville area farmer’s markets all summer and delivering that produce to the JFCS Food Pantry almost every week. … Continue reading →

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Baskets of Blessings

Posted on August 31, 2010

Do you have a Mitzvah coming up? A wedding? A party of some kind? JFCS offers Baskets of Blessings, customizable centerpiece baskets that we rent out for your events! This program was created by Morgan Joffe as part of her … Continue reading →

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