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Henry Rosenblum is flanked by his grandfather, Doron Berger (left), and his father, Steven Rosenblum at the Garden Shul Synagogue in Cape Town, South Africa.  

Mitzvot from the Heart: Henry Rosenblum

Mitzvot from the Heart is compiled by Elise KrugPublished July 31, 2020

Henry Rosenblum followed what is now a family tradition: a bar mitzvah abroad. Henry’s eldest brother, Myles, became a bar mitzvah in Jerusalem, joined by extended family on both sides. Then Spencer, the middle son, traveled with his family to Budapest,...

Ansley Vickar and her siblings Isabelle and Nelson volunteer with Birhday Joy, an organization dedicated to helping provide gifts to those in need.

Mitzvot from the Heart: Ansley Vickar

Mitzvot from the Heart is compiled by Elise KrugPublished October 26, 2017

Ansley Vickar, Kol Rinah“When traveling with my family last year I noticed many people that were living on the streets asking for money. It made me want to help,” said Ansley, daughter of Cynthia and Aaron Vickar of Olivette. The organization, Home...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Kati Prince

Mitzvot from the Heart is compiled by Elise KrugPublished June 25, 2014

Kati Prince, Congregation Shaare EmethKati knew early on, at age six, that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She has always loved animals and has been devoted to them for years. For example, in lieu of all birthday gifts from her friends, Kati requested...

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