
Healing Hearts, Building Hope:
Mitzvah Influencers
Coming Soon in May 2035
Make Your B'nai Mitzvah Journey More Meaningful

As you prepare for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, you have the unique opportunity to support mental health and trauma healing in Israel through American Friends of NATAL (AFN). NATAL is Israel's leading trauma treatment center, providing critical support to people of all ages affected by war and terror.

Why Choose AFN for Your Project?
Today's Jewish teens face unique challenges – from processing news about Israel to dealing with rising antisemitism. Through NATAL's work, you can directly help Israelis heal from trauma while learning valuable tools for building resilience in your own life.
Sample Project Timeline
3-6 Months Before:
Meet with AFN team to discuss your project
Set up your fundraising page
Begin learning about trauma healing and resilience
1-3 Months Before:
Share your project with family and friends
Write about your project for your D'var Torah
Create social media posts about NATAL's work
During/After Your Celebration:
Include information about NATAL in your ceremony program
Make your donation
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Share your impact story with the AFN community
Project Ideas and Goals
Suggested Fundraising Goal: $1,800
2
resilience workshops for families
10
therapy sessions for children dealing with trauma
36
hours of emergency helpline support
Ways to Create Impact:
1.
Share your B'nai Mitzvah gift: Dedicate a portion of your gifts to support NATAL's healing work
2.
Start a fundraising campaign: Create a personal fundraising page to share with family and friends
3.
Spread awareness: Share NATAL's mission through your school newspaper or synagogue newsletter
4.
Host an event: Organize a community gathering to share NATAL's story and raise support
5.
Virtual connection: Arrange a Zoom meeting with NATAL therapists to learn about their work
Ready to Start Your Project?
Contact us to begin your meaningful B'nai Mitzvah journey:
