Donations
We know that Gavriel has left
us with the responsibility of continuing the light he lit for so many people. Although
only 17 at the time of his murder, he was already an example to many, many
people from all different ages, ethnic backgrounds, new immigrants, rabbis and
peers.
We have completed a number of
short term projects during the first year and have started a few projects which
we hope will perpetuate over many years. The long term project is a learning
center in Gavriel's name. This includes, in its first stage, weekend seminars
and workshops on self improvement in accordance with Jewish values for Jewish
youth, material for educational projects, lectures and guided nature tours for
youth and adults. We have made a short film to accompany the seminars. To book
seminars please phone Elaine at 050 887 5552
The short term projects
already completed are many and diverse. Gavriel was also a talented artist, we
have put online his original
slides and
his version of the story of Passover written with humor and original art work by
Gavriel at the age of 11. On a more serious note, we asked 48 leading rabbis to
each write about one of the 48 character traits mentioned in the Ethics of the
Fathers. We published this as a book in Hebrew for use in schools colleges and
yeshivas each of the chapters is accompanied by stories about Gavriel.
Hopefully, we will be able to publish an English version to the book, as a
source of inspiration and guidance to us all. Other projects included a CD made by Gavriel's brothers and sisters including original work
and songs that accompanied us during the mourning period and a video of
Gavriel's life. We tried to make the CD as professional as we could using top
musicians to accompany the family and outstanding musical directors. The
feedback from the CD has been heart warming. The disc seems to give strength to
people who hear it. Another project was this internet site in Hebrew and
English.
This year we produced a
children's book helping young children cope with tragedy when a brother dies.
There is no such book on the market and too many children and families in
We have started working on a
new CD which should be out within the year. We have an educational program for
schools and groups, including songs and stories. This program is in Hebrew or
English and is based on the theme of self improvement.
Our new project is to write a
sefer torah in Gavriel's memory as well as a Bimah and
If you would like to make a
donation to the Gavriel fund, please send checks to
The Gavriel fund
POB 3367
Jerusalem 91033
To make a tax deductible
donation in the
The Central Fund of
MEMO: The Gavriel Fund
3rd. Floor
