Jacob's Bar Mitzvah Charity Challenges

Oct 21, 2023

Jacob's Bar Mitzvah Charity Challenges

Jacob's Bar Mitzvah Charity Challenges

Jacob Krotosky

Hi Everyone – thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page!

I'm going to be turning 13 in October 2023 and will become Bar Mitzvah. This is a landmark moment in my lifetime and means that I will become an adult in Jewish law and will be responsible for my own actions.

I've decided to focus my Bar Mitzvah fundraising efforts around the number 13. I've set myself a target of trying to raise at least £1,300 to be split equally between 13 charities that I've chosen and carry out 13 different challenges.

The 13 challenges I have decided on are as follows:

1) Cycle 130 km on the gym exercise bike
2) Take 13,000 steps for 13 consecutive days
3) Run 13 laps of my local park
4) Volunteer at a packathon for a charity called GIFT
5) Learn to count to the number 13 in Welsh
6) Climb Mount Snowdon
7) Go to a service in shul (Synagogue) for 13 consecutive days
8) Do 130 keepie uppies (juggling a football with my feet for those who don’t know this term!)
9) Be silent for 13 hours one day during the summer holidays
10) Carry out some shopping for a local charity called give.help.share. They support families in need, by supplying local schools with weekly food parcels for children who need them the most.
11) Swim 1.3 km (52 laps) in my local swimming pool
12) Personally donate £100 towards my charity target through chores, through selling things and maybe even running a bake sale
13) Visit 13 football stadia in one day

I will be keeping this page up to date with my progress and share some of my photos and videos along the way. Thanks again for taking the time to visit my page and for your support.

Jacob

Supporting

Hatzola Herts Logo
Hatzola Herts

Community | 1197823

8%

Hatzola Herts is a volunteer ambulance service with a mission to help the local community and save lives. With over 100 dedicated volunteers, we work alongside the NHS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

GIFT Logo
GIFT

Community | 1153393

8%

Across London, Manchester and Israel we inspire giving. We know that being kind or helping others isn’t something that just happens automatically. It is a mindset that needs to be taught, nurtured and encouraged, so that present and future generations are imbued with this core tenet of Judaism.

BES Hardship Fund Logo
BES Hardship Fund

Community | 242552a

7.5%

The BES Hardship Fund is established as a community initiative delivering vital resources to individuals and families who face serious financial hardship. Due to a combination of our success in reaching people who are facing financial hardship and the need to provide increasing support to many, we have seen a significant rise in funding needs.

The Jewish Association for Mental Illness Logo
The Jewish Association for Mental Illness

Community | 1003345

8%

Jami supports many hundreds of people each year impacted by mental health problems, enabling those isolated because of their mental distress to become re-engaged with their family, friends and local community.

Ezra Umarpeh Logo
Ezra Umarpeh

Health | 1081176

7.5%

Ezra Umarpeh’s mission is to provide patient support services for those challenged by illness and disability, whether at home or in hospital. Our aim is to offer transitional care, with a focus on crisis support. The Charity provides culturally appropriate services aimed particularly at, but not exclusively to, members of the Jewish community.

The Nicky Alliance Community Centre Logo
The Nicky Alliance Community Centre

Community | 257238

7.5%

The Nicky Alliance Centre is housed in a purpose built two storey building, adapted to the needs of disabled people. Over two hundred members, who live independently, attend the Centre several times a week.

Camp Simcha Logo
Camp Simcha

Children | 1180646

7.5%

Our vision is that no Jewish family, anywhere in the UK, with a child affected by serious illness should have to suffer without our support. Our mission is to provide bespoke, unconditional, practical and emotional support to Jewish families where there is serious childhood illness. We bring hope and joy by providing powerful, positive experiences.

Chai Cancer Care Logo
Chai Cancer Care

Health | 1078956

7.5%

Chai Cancer Care provides comprehensive, professional and expert services to any member of the Jewish community affected by cancer - patients, their families and friends.

JCounselling Logo
JCounselling

Community | 1078723

7.5%

Previously known as the JMC, we have changed our name to JCounselling to better convey the scope and nature of our work providing all members of a family with the professional and empathetic counselling that will empower them to overcome challenges and move forward toward a more positive future.

The Chai Center Logo
The Chai Center

Community | 1174613

7.5%

At Chabad, every person is welcomed with unconditional love and respect. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower every Jew in Elstree & Borehamwood to increase their level of Jewish knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment with warmth and vitality!

Seed Logo
Seed

Education | 1155460

8%

Seed provides adult and family Jewish education across the UK through formal study and informal experiences. We aim to strengthen the family through positive Jewish encounters and by sharing the richness of Jewish life, learning and values.

World Jewish Relief Logo
World Jewish Relief

International | 290767

8%

We support the world's poorest Jewish communities and respond to international disasters.

Give. Help. Share. Logo
Give. Help. Share.

Community | 1193872

7.5%

Meet Amanda & Jacqueline - two teacher friends - who have a passion for education, creativity and making a difference. Our days are filled with food distribution; educational workshops; and health promotion. ​ We are on a mission to support those children who need it most.

Supporters 41

  • R

    1 year, 4 months

    Rochelle Benson

    Dear Jacob mazeltov on your harmitzvah. We are so proud of you. What a wonderful way to raise money for your barmirzvah. We are good friends of your dear grandma Sharon and grandpa Barry. Your great uncle is a shining star. Mazeltov to you and your dear family. Lots of love Rochelle and Martyn Benson and Maurice Ruebin xxxxxxxxx

    £ 15.00

  • T

    1 year, 4 months

    The Selbys

    What a great challenge. Well done!! And huge Mazeltov.

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • A

    1 year, 4 months

    Adam Wolinsky

    Mazal tov Jacob and well done on such an incredible achievement!

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
  • M

    1 year, 4 months

    Martin Newman

    £ 10.00

    (+£2.50) Gift Aid
  • M

    1 year, 4 months

    Mirri and Elias

    Mazal Tov Jacob on your barmitzvah! Well done on this huge accomplishment- you should be so proud of yourself! Wishing you lots of love from us all xxx

    £ 20.00

  • J

    1 year, 4 months

    Jonathan

    Mazel tov on your amazing achievement.

    £ 30.00

    (+£7.50) Gift Aid
  • A

    1 year, 4 months

    Aunty Jo, Uncle Giddy , Chloe and Noah

    We are so so proud of you ; can’t wait to celebrate together on your big day ! Lots of love

    £xx.xx

  • C

    1 year, 4 months

    Clare and David Lesser

    Wonderful to link your Barmitzvah with fundraising for charity

    £ 18.00

    (+£4.50) Gift Aid
  • A

    1 year, 4 months

    Aunty Miriam and Uncle Daniel

    Mazeltov Jacob on your Barmitzvah. Some huge challenges here - you will certainly be earning your new adult status!

    £ 100.00

  • U

    1 year, 4 months

    Uncle Mikey, Ellie and Poppy

    Well done J, we are super proud of you!

    £ 30.00

    (+£7.50) Gift Aid
  • U

    1 year, 4 months

    Uncle Mikey, Ellie and Poppy

    We are super proud of you Jacob! Well done for raising money for all these causes x

    £xx.xx

  • M

    1 year, 4 months

    Micah Alhadeff

    Great causes and an amazing idea to mark your Barmitzvah. Well done and Mazeltov!

    £ 10.00

  • A

    1 year, 5 months

    Alissa, Richard and Jacob Freeman

    A fantastic set of challenges (and causes) - well done and mazeltov!

    £ 13.00

    (+£3.25) Gift Aid
  • T

    1 year, 5 months

    The Shoffman Family

    Well done Jacob! Great causes and great effort in fundraising

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • A

    1 year, 5 months

    Anonymous

    £ 130.00

  • G

    1 year, 5 months

    Gemma Hackenbroch

    Mazel Tov on your Bar Mitzvah Jacob, such a fantastic way to mark this special occasion. Good luck with all your challenges!

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • T

    1 year, 5 months

    T & D Hersh

    Mazel tov on your forthcoming Barmitzvah and good luck with your challenge. Excellent choice of charities. It’s wonderful that you have given a great deal of thought to your challenges!

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • S

    1 year, 5 months

    Sarah Bierman

    Amazing job Jacob! Can't wait to celebrate with you next month ❤️

    $ 180.00

  • A

    1 year, 5 months

    Aaron Marissa and Yarm clan.

    Mazal Tov on your Barmitzvah!

    £ 72.00

  • S

    1 year, 5 months

    Suzie Ryan

    Wow Jacob this is amazing. Good luck and well done!!

    £ 10.00

    (+£2.50) Gift Aid
  • S

    1 year, 5 months

    Schoubs

    Good luck Jacob!!!

    £ 20.00

  • 1 year, 5 months

    Jacob Krotosky - £100 - challenge 12

    £xx.xx

  • A

    1 year, 5 months

    Anonymous

    Mazal Tov on your Bar Mitzvah Jacob and good luck with all the challenges!

    £xx.xx

  • S

    1 year, 5 months

    Simon’s’ Family

    Great work Jacob. Well done!

    £ 30.00

    (+£7.50) Gift Aid
  • E

    1 year, 5 months

    Ethan Blum

    Well done Jacob

    £ 15.00

    (+£3.75) Gift Aid

Training

strava
Days until event 34
135%

£1,758.78

+ £225.50 Gift Aid

£1,300 target | 41 supporters

£166.00

 Offline donations

Charities Supporting

Hatzola Herts

8%

GIFT

8%

BES Hardship Fund

8%

The Jewish Association for Mental Illness

8%

Ezra Umarpeh

8%

The Nicky Alliance Community Centre

8%

Camp Simcha

8%

Chai Cancer Care

8%

JCounselling

8%

The Chai Center

8%

Seed

8%

World Jewish Relief

8%

Give. Help. Share.

8%