Mitzvah Projects for Boys & Girls Becoming B'nai Mitzvah


The Hebrew phrase "Tikkun Olam" means "repairing the world."  According to our tradition, it is not incumbent upon each of us to solve all the world's problems, but it is required that we put forth our best effort.  Each of us  can play a role in helping repair the broken or frayed placed in our society and, together, we can make a big difference in helping the poor, the homeless, the illiterate, the sick, the lonely, the enslaved, and all those in need, and in speeding the day when peace and prosperity is enjoyed by all humanity.  ShalomBoston.com is committed to providing a community resource for those who are looking for ways to participate in making a difference.


This month we are spotlighting Jeremy Kruglak, who used the Tikkun Olam section on ShalomBoston.com to develop his mitzvah project in conjuntion with becoming a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham.  Read Jeremy's own words about how his involvement impacted him, as well as helped others.


From Jeremy's Devar Torah:
For the past several months, I have volunteered with an organization called The Friendship Circle.  My goal as a volunteer is to be a friend to a young boy who might otherwise not have any friends. When I think about our time together, I realize how important friendships are and how even a little thing can make a difference in someone's life.  I hope that when my new friend thinks of me and our visits each week that he feels excited to see me and glad that we are friends.  I hope that I have made a difference and that I have gone that extra step for someone else.

On a poster displayed for Jeremy's Mitzvah Project:
The Friendship Circle is an  organization that helps children be children.  Teenagers volunteer to share their time with a child and be their special friend.  Each week volunteers are committed to go to their friend's house, play games and hangout with them.  The object is simply to be a friend.  What I do as a volunteer of The Friendship Circle means a lot to me.  My goal each week is to try to brighten up my friend's day.  I know that he loves it when I come and is sad when I leave.  I have made a difference!



Jeremy Kruglak

See the ShalomBoston.com Tikkun Olam page for links to organizations - local, national, and international - that invite your participation in their efforts to help repair the world.