Age Can't Stop Dreams, Send an Elder to Israel
Summary
In October 2009, thirteen elders, with an average age of 86, will take part in the first ever senior Bar/Bat Mitzvah to Israel. It will be transformative for the seniors, staff and community.
|
Received $4,789 from 113 donations from people like:
|
Robin Harvey
|
(Anon.)
|
+ |
YOU!
|
Give now to become donor #114!
|
Actions
Printer Friendly
Add to Favorite Projects
Add to Registry
Add to Fundraiser
Subscribe to Email Updates
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Share & Save this Project
Spread the Word
Tell a Friend
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Tag on del.icio.us
More Information About this Project
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Cedar Village is committed to proving that age is just a number not a handicap. This mission demonstrates not only the value of enriching the lives of our elders but also their remarkable abilities and wisdom. “We truly believe that age is just a number,” says Carol Silver Elliott, CEO/President of Cedar Village, “and this mission is a way to prove it. Our seniors can learn, experience and share in ways that are powerful and far reaching."
Activities
Seniors, accompanied by their one-to-one staff buddies will tour sites from Masada to the Golan, from Tel Aviv to a kibbutz. The highlight, of course, will be the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony in Jerusalem.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $4,789
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $45,211
Total Funding Goal: $50,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
Resources
Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
The ripple effect of this mission is enormous. The story of this mission, of these elders both visiting Israel and re-consecrating themselves to their faith, will be shared both locally and nationally. It will inspire all who face challenges.
Project Message
“Bat Mitzvah was not an option for girls when I was young. And even if it had been, those years of my life were spent in a concentration camp. A Bat Mitzvah at 96, in Israel, is a dream fulfilled."
- Edith Carter, Mission participant
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Carol Silver Elliott
CEO/President
Cedar Village
5467 Cedar Village Drive
Mason, Ohio 45039
United States
513-754-3100
Email:
Project Sponsor
Organization
Cedar Village
5467 Cedar Village Drive
Mason,
Ohio
45040
United States
513-754-3100
www.cedarvillage.org
Cedar Village's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Enriching Lives of Elders |
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
United States
and can also be found under 
Education.
For more information about United States, read the Human Development Report on United States or the Wikipedia entry for United States.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on May 27, 2009
Latest Update from the Field
B'nai Mitzvah Mission
By Carol Silver Elliott - project leader, September 30, 2009 02:38 PM
Everyone has been working hard to learn their Torah portions and write individual commentaries. And, a unique service has been created that will include special readings as well as biographies and photos of everyone on the mission.
The ten day mission will be filled with incredible experiences and will take us from one end of Israel to the other. You'll be able to follow us by blog or even watch the cermony live via ustream video. Watch for details.
Want to support this project's continued work? 
Subscribe to "Updates from the Field" by E-Mail
Subscribe to RSS Feed
How Else You Can Help
Share and Save
Tell a Friend
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Tag on del.icio.us
Digg It!
Add to Google Bookmarks
Add to Yahoo! Bookmarks
Reddit
Spread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or Website
Put a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog!
