JStar
ABOUT
The Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation (GMJF) offers an exciting mitzvah program for South Dade eighth-grade students called JSTAR (Jewish Students Taking an Active Role). By participating in this program, teens have the opportunity to complete fun and unique mitzvah projects that they can participate in as a group activity as well as earn up to 30 community service hours.
Highlights of the program include:
Working with children at the Ronald McDonald House in Miami
Holding a food drive for and a visit to the JCS Kosher Food Bank
Participating in JVC sponsored events such as “Everything… but the Turkey,” “Super Sunday” and “Jewish Community Volunteer Day”
Hearing from special guest speakers, including a Holocaust survivor
Through this mitzvah program, students gain a sense of fulfillment by using their time, talents, and skills to help those in need in the Jewish community
AT A GLANCE:
Who: 8th Grade
What: Social Action
When: Inquire with Program
Region: North Miami Dade (Aventura), Central Miami Dade (Miami Beach), South Miami Dade (Pinecrest, Kendall)
Contact Information:
JStar
Website: https://jewishmiami.org/news/federation/jvc_jstar/
Email: volunteer@jewishmiami.org
Phone Number: (786)-866-8680
Contact Person: Lori Tabachnikoff