Tzedakah

When I was on Kesher 05, as a chanich, FZY were selling MIA wristbands. The initiative was aimed to bring attention to the situation and raise awareness of the struggle that the families of the MIA soldiers face. By bringing back these wristbands we can reinvent a campaign to raise awareness and support for these families. This is an important initiative to FZY as it is a symbol of zionism. The MIA soldiers dedicated themselves to protecting their country and their families deserve the closure of knowing either way about their loved ones.

FZY official charity is the Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah Fund. I believe that it is important for FZY to continue to support the UJIA in the project. Ethiopian Bar Mitzvah Clubs are currently being supported by FZY with members helping out with the educational rational. The value that this gives to FZY is two-fold. As well as working to support the charity we also promote our movement at an age that is essential for FZY to be acknowledged. By helping at a critical and important stage of young peoples lives FZY can create a core group of chanichim that are growing up through the movement. 

Tzedakah in FZY is more than raising money, it is about being righteous and providing an example for the rest of the community to follow. This can be created by continuing the good work that the FZY mitzvah day already provides within our communities. As well as mitzvah day FZY can also provide activities of volunteering for all ages. It is very unusual for our members to have their own placements and FZY can use connections within the jewish communities to provide our members with this opportunity. Creating a positive outsider opinion of FZY and also providing our members with experiences that are unrivaled. 

As Mazkir I would encourage support for the work Olim member Keren Hajioff is currently doing in Israel. The initiative is to support IDF soldier by writing them letters expressing our appreciation for the work they do and the risks they take. Keren who is currently serving in Israel is training soldiers in using different equipment. The support that previous letters from FZY have given to soldiers is remarkable and I believe that this small sign of appreciation really benefits those going through tough times in training and unfortunately combat. That is why I see the project to be worthwhile and a necessity for participation by FZY.

Tzedakah is an important part of zionism and the manner in which we conduct ourselves will be an example to the rest of the community and different cultures sharing the land of the UK. FZY already illustrates commitment and as Mazkir I will strive not only to uphold the reputation but advance it.