With the warm endorsement of Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat ,and a long time marathon participant, team Connections got ready for the race.

21 runners prepared for a few months while raising awareness and funds for the Sderot Bar Mitzvah Project headed by Connections Israel.

Over half the funds needed were raised for the 15 young men, picked by the Department of Social services, who will celebrate their Bat Mitzvah in 2 months in Sderot.

Connections Israel has committed to making this event happen. Every Jewish child is entitled to experience the joy associated with joining the adult Jewish community, and these children, need a positive experience! Potentially, this single joyous occasion will serve as a link for these children to their Jewish identity for the rest of their lives.

We’d like to thank all the runners and sponsors and urge you to become more involved in this wonderful project

For more information about the project click here.

Wishing you a wonderful Passover !

Sincerely,

Adi Friedman

Managing Director

Connections Israel