The Sweetest Bat Mitzvah Project of All
June 1, 2020
In honor of her upcoming Bat Mitzvah (December 2020), Yehudis Muller, an amazing young woman and baking prodigy from Hillside, New Jersey, is running a
Mitzvah stories
See how others have reached their goal as our Bar/Bar mitzvah kids are sharing their story, what made them decide and help others and how it effected their own lives.
Local Girl Fundraises to Buy Wheelchair for Israeli Pen Pal
October 22, 2019
By: Jesse Bernstein Jewish Exponent When Elie Klein describes ADI, he can’t help but plagiarize. But he insists it’s for a good cause. “I know that
AN INCREDIBLE FAMILY & AN IMPACTFUL BAT MITZVAH!
August 26, 2019
ADI’s residential and rehabilitative center in Jerusalem hosted the beautiful Twinning Bat Mitzvah celebration of Sedona Cohen from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, and ADI resident Uriah Shayna.
Mazal Tov! Celebrando el Bar Mitzvah de Gabriel!
July 21, 2019
13-year-old Gabriel Landsmanas Goldberg of Mexico marked his entry into Jewish manhood by sharing his commitment to the children of ADI with others. In lieu
A spectacular Bat Mitzvah for spectacular Twins!
July 7, 2019
On Thursday, June 27, ADI Bnei Brak hosted the beautiful Twinning Bat Mitzvah celebration of Hannah Klein of Boca Raton, Florida, and ADI resident Anna
Opting to Care – Adam Runs for It!
July 1, 2019
Sitting in the back during an art evening charity event at his parents’ house last year, Adam Tricot quietly listened to everything that was being
A Family of Kindness
June 18, 2019
Ryanna Wolf set the trend in March 2016, when she opted to elevate her Bat Mitzvah to the next level by celebrating her special day
A Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration with “Mamma Rochel”
May 19, 2019
In a meaningful and poignant celebration of their coming of age, five residents of ADI Jerusalem marked their Bar/Bat Mitzvah with a trip to Kever
Serious BFF’s!
May 7, 2019
Nava and Uriah Team Up to Celebrate The overwhelming excitement of the double Bat Mitzvah celebrated at ADI Jerusalem during the week of Passover will
Maya Celebrates her Bat Mitzvah in Style
March 18, 2019
Family, friends, teachers, volunteers and guests gathered together at Nesya Hall for an all-out event marking Maya’s Bat Mitzvah. Maya’s Bat Mitzvah celebration has been
ADI Develops Firm Roots in New Jersey
March 10, 2019
By Harry Glazer The Jewish Link of New Jersey (JLNJ) One truism for a charitable organization seeking to build support is that local connections can
What better way to celebrate a Bar Mitzvah than with a TWINNING BAR MITZVAH!
February 7, 2019
As his Bar Mitzvah approached, Yonah Saban decided that he wanted to use his new status as a Jewish adult to make a real impact.
Nava & Uriah: Bat Mitzvah Twins
February 5, 2019
LIKE SISTERS! Nava and Uriah may live far apart, but these ‘Bat Mitzvah Twins’ have leveraged technology to developed a beautiful relationship. In the coming
BETH JACOB STUDENTS HELP DANIEL REALIZE HIS BAR MITZVAH DREAM
October 2, 2017
Daniel, a student at the ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran special education school, dreamed of having his Bar Mitzvah in Beit HaMikdash. This may sound far-fetched, but
Heartwarming letter from Yasmine B. to her ADI Bat Mitzvah Twin!
October 2, 2017
Hi Shira, My name is Yasmine, and I am almost 12 years old. I am so exited to be your twin. As you know, Purim was a while
BAR/BAT MITZVAH AT ADI JERUSALEM
October 2, 2017
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a special day for every child and his or her family. At ADI Jerusalem, a series of unique activities
A Surprise Bat Mitzvah Gift for Shira
October 2, 2017
Yasmin is an incredible young woman from London. Recently, she celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with family and friends. Following the festivities, Yasmin decided to use
A VERY SPECIAL BAT MITZVAH – SHIRA AT THE KOTEL
October 2, 2017
A very unique procession entered the Old City of Jerusalem’s Dung Gate last week, led by Shira Azar in her wheelchair. Shira is a 12-year-old
Letters for Devorie: Pen Pals and Bat Mitzvah Twins
September 6, 2017
In a simpler time, pen pal relationships delighted children around the world. One child would write a letter (on paper, in his/her own handwriting) to
Amazing Kids make an Amazing Video for ADI’s Children!
November 24, 2016
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are thankful for amazing friends like Mati Franco David and her 6th – 8th grade students at The Solomon Schechter Day School
My Special Bar Mitzvah with the Children of ADI
November 17, 2016
JVN ( Jewish Volunteering Network) In this edition of our blog, Caroline Cosgrove writes about the volunteering she and her son James did for his Bar Mitzvah.
Day School students bring joy to EVERYONE this Chanukah!
December 6, 2015
The 6th grade class at The Solomon Schechter Day School in Marlboro, NJ chose ADI as their chessed project this year. Their first act of
BAR MITZVAH TWINS FINALLY MEET
September 2, 2015
Jacob Steinberg of the UK was supposed to visit Israel during the summer of 2014 to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah with his “twin,” Chaim R. of
