Description

Our B’nei Mitzvah program broadens awareness of a wide-range of social issues and provides hands-on volunteering opportunities for our families to give back. It’s flexible, fun and extremely rewarding.

Twelve & Thirteen families participate in meaningful volunteering sessions with our charity partners.

What’s involved:

February: Twelve & Thirteen Opening Workshop (Date TBD)
Monthly volunteering sessions: 2 hour sessions, once a month during the school terms (1-3)
August: Reflection Workshop (Date TBD)
September: Closing Showcase (Date TBD)

Examples of past collaborations with charities:

Making meals for the homeless with Food Van
Packing toys, games, books, craft kits and much more for seriously ill children with Koala Kids
Playing basketball with youth from public housing with Helping Hoops
Packing care kits for women & children experiencing homelessness & fleeing domestic violence with Impact
Packing and meal deliveries for families experiencing food insecurity and social isolation with C Care
Designing wishes for children with critical illnesses with Make-A -Wish Australia

And so much more...

What does the program offer :

You'll go behind the scenes at some of Melbourne’s leading Jewish and non-Jewish charities, many of which are often closed to the public
A special family shared experience: you can choose to make this journey one between father and daughter, or mother and son, or mix it up with a different family member joining sessions each time. The choice is yours.
Flexibility. We have sessions both in the morning and the afternoon. Many session are repeated allowing everyone the opportunity to attend all sessions and charities.
Opportunity to make new friends and connect with your community

Please note our Early Bird price of $495 is available until 31st Dec.
Full price is $525 from 1st January.

Contact the host of Twelve & Thirteen 2026 Enrolment