The Jewish Community Foundation will hold its annual youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk, on March 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
JCF’s B’nai Tzedek program introduces bar and bat mitzvah-age youth to tzedakah by offering them the opportunity to open their own charitable giving accounts at the Foundation. Once a year, B’nai Tzedek fundholders may donate 10% of their accounts to a Jewish charity, locally or in Israel.
The B’nai Tzedek Shuk gives participants the chance to meet one-on-one with representatives from local Jewish charities and learn about the needs of the community. Last year, participants granted $3,000 from their funds at the event, which was held virtually due to the pandemic.
The Shuk is planned by the B’nai Tzedek Youth Council, a cadre of teens who work together to engage their peers in philanthropy. They chose the theme “Happiness, Heart, and Chutzpah” for this year’s event. It is the first in-person Shuk since 2020.
“B’nai Tzedek means so much to me because it introduces new generations to the benefits of philanthropy and helps them continue giving throughout their lives,” said Gabriel Decker, a member of the B’nai Tzedek Youth Council.
The Shuk will include a reception with a light dinner and Dippin’ Dots kosher ice cream. There will also be prizes for teens and parents. B’nai Tzedek fundholders who RSVP in advance will be placed in a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
The Foundation thanks the following supporters of the B’nai Tzedek program: The Bertha S. and Ida E. Adelson Memorial Fund; The Philip and Dorothy Byer Philanthropic Fund; The Community Legacy Fund; The Flo Harris Supporting Foundation; The Alan and Judy Kosloff Philanthropic Fund; The White Family Supporting Foundation; Ron and Susie Goldsmith; Rita and Irwin Blitt; Bob and Barbara Palan; and the Sosland Foundation.
Those wanting more information or to RSVP should contact Brian Bobka at .