In Judaism we have a tradition of "Tikun Olam," which translates to "Fixing the World." It is considered a "Mitzvah," which translates to "Good Deed," to undertake acts that make the world a better place. To celebrate my Bar Mitzvah, I will be biking 36 miles (18 is a special number in Judaism as it also means "life," but 18 miles would not be a challenge) to raise funds for the <a href="https://www.hias.org/">Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society</a>  (HIAS). Please donate what you are able ($18 for $0.50 p/mile, $36 for $1 p/mile, etc.) in order to help refugees rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. HIAS began in 1881 to help Jews fleeing Russia and Eastern Europe. Today HIAS works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities.

Yahav Gentry

Brian Dugan

Murray Sacks

Irina Sarkisov

Rachel Hersh

Mollie Wuor

Beth Weinman

Anonymous

Boaz Shilo 

Ben Oldale

Alan and Rina Kolnik

Tali Keren

Mazal Birnstein

Odelya Saltsmam

Alyssa, Sasha, Katia, Ira and Vladimir Sarkisov

Susan/Roger Gentry

Simon Gentry

Neil/Gabrielle Ditchek

Burman and Deborah Berger

The Perl gang

Yahav's HIAS Bar Mitzvah Fundraiser

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