Project Ideas and Materials
Here are some suggestions for your Mitzvah Project. You can choose to organize a one-time event or do ongoing activites. You can also link your project to a theme or holiday.

or your own webpage, please send a personal message, photograph and fundraising goal to Mitzvah@nacoej.org. The webpage will include a thermometer that will track your progress.

Sell beautiful cards featuring the unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd.

Raise funds through a basketball dunk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, or other types of "thon". Arrange for relatives, friends and classmates to sponsor you for set fees each time you perform the chosen activity.

Invite friends to an Ethiopian (decaf) coffee night. Serve Ethiopian coffee for a donation.

Make and sell lunch bags or lunch bag stickers. The money you raise will feed Ethiopian-Jewish children. Or, have your school lunch program offer to add to the cost of a meal and donate the rest to feed Ethiopian children.

Hold a fair and sell anything you want to make, such as cakes, lemonade or craft items.

Host a model seder in honor of the modern-day Exodus of Jews from Ethiopia to Israel.

Plan an event to teach others about Ethiopian-Jewish traditions, such as Sigd, or major events in Ethiopian Jewish history, such as
Learn about Sigd.
Read about Sigd in Israel
Learn about Operation Solomon

Make and deliver Mishloach Manot (baskets of food) on Purim for donations. Or ask that people donate to your cause instead of giving extra Mishloach Manot.>

Teach your classmates about Ethiopian Jewry. Organize a class or school event. Incorporate your project into your Bar/Bat Mitzvah speech. Put out info about Ethiopian Jewry at your celebration.

Host a movie night and show a film about Ethiopian Jewry.

Get creative and make your own greeting cards. Include a description of your project. Sell them to family and friends.

Get creative by designing invitations with Ethiopian Jewish graphics. Include an insert with your invitation about your project. Create Ethiopian-themed centerpieces and place cards. Provide tips for your guests on how they can help your cause.