On Sunday, October 2nd, 13-year-old RJ Goldberg hosted his 3 on 3 Mitzvah Basketball Tournament in Bridgewater, New Jersey. RJ hosted the event to raise awareness about PeacePlayers International – Middle East’s work in Israel and the West Bank, and it was a great success! RJ brought together 18 of his friends to participate in the tournament and the first place team was awarded with a $25 dollar gift card and second place, a $10 gift card to gaming store.
When asked why he chose to support PeacePlayers, RJ said:
“I was looking for a cool fun sports mitzvah project and I read about [PeacePlayers] and it sounded really interesting. My project was unique to me because it supported a cause that shared my love of basketball.”
RJ used his Mitzvah Tournament as a fun way to spread the word concerning PeacePlayers and the work the organization does in using sport as a vehicle to bridge divides between Jewish and Arab youth in the Israel and the West Bank. He urged friends and family members to make donations to PeacePlayers in honor of his bar mitzvah via Razoo.com.
PPI would like to thank RJ for organizing such a wonderful event! We would also like to thank all the friends and family members who supported RJ and his interest in PeacePlayers International. In total, RJ raised more than $5,000 to support the organization! Thank you RJ!
If you would like to support PeacePlayers International for your bar or bat mitzvah, please contact Hannah Sloss at hsloss@peaceplayersintl.org.
