Choose Beber Camp for your Mitzvah Project!

What is a Mitzvah?

The concept of a mitzvah (מִצְוָה) is rooted in the commandments and teachings found in the Torah. At its core, a mitzvah is about connection; connecting people to one another, strengthening community, and deepening one’s Jewish identity.

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What is a Mitzvah Project?

As Beber campers approach the age of their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, many choose to take on a mitzvah project as part of this meaningful coming-of-age journey. A mitzvah project is an opportunity to give back and make a positive impact on the world. For some campers, they will choose Beber Camp as the focus of their mitzvah project to give back to their “home away from home.”

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What Can I Do for My Mitzvah Project?

Campers who choose to do a mitzvah project for Beber will work with a member of the full-time team during their Bar or Bat Mitzvah year to plan and carry out their project. There are many meaningful ways to participate in a mitzvah project, including but not limited to:

• Undertaking an approved project at Beber Camp that benefits the camp community and fosters a sense of belonging
• Participating in a sporting or challenge event and asking family and friends to sponsor your participation through donations to Beber Camp’s Annual Fund
• Organizing a volunteer project with camp friends or staff to support a local Jewish or community organization
• Completing DIY projects that enhance programmatic spaces at camp
• Inviting family and friends to donate to the Beber Camp Annual Fund in addition to or in place of gifts, or designating a portion of monetary gifts (such as 18%) to support camp

All mitzvah projects must be approved in advance to ensure they align with Beber Camp’s values and mission.

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Examples of Past Mitzvah Projects

In recent years, Beber campers have completed a variety of thoughtful and impactful mitzvah projects which you can see around camp, including:

• Construction of Lending Libraries
• Operation Staff Appreciation Wall
• Personalised Mezuzahs for Camp Buildings

In the past, some campers raised funds by selling camp-branded swag. While appreciated, Beber Camp is moving away from this approach in favor of mitzvah projects that are more intentional and that contribute directly and meaningfully to the Beber Camp community.

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If you would like to undertake a mitzvah project for Beber Camp, please be in touch with Morgan Morris, morgan@bebercamp.com to discuss this further.