Walk with Israel

It’s been a very fortunate year for Robbins Hebrew Academy.  Through the generosity of Larry Robbins in blessed memory of his wife Miriam, z”l, an endowment fund has been created that will help to sustain 21^st Century RHA Jewish education for generations to come.

This year, in the spirit of Tikkun Olam, to continue in Larry’s footsteps and support the organizers, our Bathurst parents, Bruce and Lianne Leboff, would like to invite all of you to join the Robbins Hebrew Academy team at the UJA Walk with Israel on Sunday, May 30, 2010.  Through the caring and close community at Robbins Hebrew Academy, students learn to recognize and act on the deeper meaning of charity (Tzedakah) and repairing the world (Tikkun Olam).  Our students work to learn about social responsibility by giving of themselves and getting personally involved.  We emphasize the personal commitment for all causes.  One of our goals is to have our students gain a deep understanding of what it means to be a Jew and live a Jewish life with a strong love and connection to the state of Israel.  This is our opportunity to stand up and help Israel.

This year, the United Jewish Appeal annual Walk with Israel will be helping young children in the city of Bat Yam, with proceeds being allocated through the United Israel Appeal Canada to children’s projects.  Located just south of Tel Aviv, Bat Yam has been plagued with severe unemployment, poor living conditions and an educational system that faces many challenges.  The city is also home to a high population of Ethiopian immigrants striving to integrate into Israeli society.  Through your support, this community will be nurtured and given a chance for a brighter future.  This is a wonderful way for our students to get personally involved in helping other young children in Israel.

We have a brand new Robbins Hebrew Academy banner and hope to have the largest representation from any Jewish day school in Toronto.  Don your RHA t-shirts and sweatshirts and join us for the kick-off party at 9:00 am in Coronation Park.  When you arrive at the park, look for the beautiful white banner with the green and blue logo that matches your t-shirt.  I look forward to walking with all of you.

Register to Walk with Israel on the Robbins Hebrew Academy team at www.walkwithisrael.com

P.S. Join Amanda and Joshua Belzowski on Sunday, May 16 at 33 Post Road for their Lemonade Stand  and Cookie Counter in support of The Heart and Stroke Foundation.  For details click here or go to http://www.lemonade4heart.org.