I am excited to be participating in the Dream Israel Teen Initiative and raising funds for important projects in Israel. Jewish National Fund is supporting Israel and Israelis in a number of different ways. The money I raise will go towards funding a very important initiative: the Sderot Indoor Recreation Center.

The Sderot Indoor Recreation Center provides a much-needed sense of normalcy for residents living in the hard-hit town of Sderot, located less than one mile from Gaza. This secure indoor playground and community center provides kids with a fun place to play and parents with peace of mind that their kids are playing in a safe environment. Play areas double as bomb shelters, ensuring that all occupants can quickly reach safety in the event of a “Code Red” rocket alert.

If I meet my fundraising goal, JNF will provide me with a grant towards my own Israel travel experience, ensuring my opportunity to meet Israelis whose lives have been changed due to our support, and to explore my own connection to the land and people of Israel. Please consider supporting this important initiative and my efforts to meet my fundraising goal.