Cycles For Smiles Handbook

30 Years of Global Impact on the World of Special Needs
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Cycles for Smiles

I can, I can, of course I can –
I can Bike for a Buddy who can’t!
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Table of Contents
Pg 1………………………...………………………..…………….…What is Beit Issie Shapiro

Pg 2………………………….……....................................................What is Cycles for Smiles
Milestones Programs:
Pg 3…………..…………………………………………....Cycles for Smiles/Idea Bank
Pg 4 - 6……..…………............................................................Cycles for Smiles/How To
Pg 7 - 13.........................................................Lets Get Ready to Cycle Step by Step Plan
Pg 14……………......................................................................Be A Mensch
Pg 15……………………..………….……………..……….B’nai Mitzvot Celebration
Pg 16…..…………………………………….……………………………..Bark Mitzvah
Pg 17……………......................................................................Bar/Bat Mitzvah Message
Pg 18……………....................................................................Hands-on Mitzvah Projects
Pg 19……………......................................................................The Sensory Book Project
Templates for your use:

Pg 20…………………………………………………Trip Through Israel Trike-a-thon
Pg 21 …. …………………..…............................................………Nursery School Poem
Pg 22-24…. …………………..….................................………Kick a Mile for a Smile
Pg 25..…………...………………..…………….………………………..Sponsor Form
Pg 26………………………………………….….………………A Little Bit of Change
Pg 27…………………...…………………………..………………….Tzedakah Project
Pg 28……..……….…………………………………………….……...........Latke Love
Pg 29…...……...…………………..............................................................Bake Sale
Pg 30.……...……...…………………….........................................Bowling for Dollars
Pg 31…………….….………………………………………………..Bagels and Bingo
Pg 32………………………………………………………………….Birthday Invitation
Pg 33…………………………………………………….……………..Mitzvah Matters
Pg 34………………………………………………………………….Cycles for Smiles
Pg 35………………………………………Letter to Parents – Our Help is Their Hope
Pg 36…………………….…………………………………………………Swim a Mile
Pg 37………………………………………………….…..Silent Auction Donation Form
Pg 38……………………………………………………………..………………Oriyan
Pg 39…………………………………………………………….………T-shirt Sample
Pg 40……………………………………………………………Cycles for Smiles Board
Thank you for your templates:

Alpert Long Beach JCC Kehilat Israel Pressman Stephen S. Wise Temple Temple Judea
Valley Beth Shalom WestSide JCC Yeshivat Yavneh
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What is Beit Issie Shapiro
Beit Issie Shapiro was established in 1980 in memory of

the late Issie Shapiro, a devoted advocate for the welfare
of people with developmental disabilities.
The Vision of Beit Issie Shapiro is of a society, which

assures the rights and opportunities for inclusion and
maximum growth and development of children and adults
with diverse abilities.
The Mission of Beit Issie Shapiro is to initiate, lead and

mobilize people with disabilities, families and allies from
the different sectors, in collaborative efforts to further
their quality of life and opportunities.
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What is Cycles for Smiles

A program where a LITTLE change makes a whole LOT of change
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO
WEST COAST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our children learn about their friends in Israel and “bike” for their buddies who
can’t!!! They ride their “trikes” and wave their Israeli flags as they ‘race’ from
CO-CHAIRS Haifa to Tel Aviv as they raise much needed donations for Beit Issie Shapiro.
Errol Fine
What a wonderful mitzvah for the children to have fun while supporting their
Marty Spiegel
friends in Israel. Through their continued love and support, a nurturing
BOARD MEMBERS environment has been created, one that teaches about special needs, the values
Pat Fine of tzedakah, and helping those in need.
Dr. Eli & Margie Ipp
Lee Kapelovitz
Dr. Ernie & Frieda Katz Schools and synagogues have created their own style of a trike-a-thon, some
Dr. Ellen Knell schools schedule their “trike” fundraisers around Israel Independence Day and
Dr. Greg Lee some do a Mitzvah Day celebration and split the funds between Beit Issie
Jack Mayer Shapiro and their special needs Hebrew school program.
Dr. Shlomo & Ilana Melmed
Dr. Seymour & Carole Perl
Lee & Anne Samson
Eva Tashman We have many schools, each with their own twist on Cycles for Smiles from
Dr. Bruce & Roya Torkan children’s art auctions to a kick-a-thon to their weekly or summer tzedakah
Karen Winnick program. We are now many schools strong and growing. The opportunities to
teach and “do tzedakah” are endless.
WEST COAST REGIONAL
DIRECTOR
Yael Blasberg Each one of these exciting events involves the children, parents, teachers and
community. Please open your hearts to the children in Israel and become an
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
American Friend of Beit Issie Shapiro supporter.
Ed Ward
NATIONAL MILESTONES
DIRECTOR We have everything you need to create your own “CYCLES FOR SMILES”
Amy Slater-Ovadia happening. We will provide you with a “parking meter” and a disc that includes
all the letters, information, pledge sheets, and thank you notes. Your school has
CEO INTERNATIONAL the opportunity to “sponsor” a Beit Issie Shapiro child.
Naomi Stuchiner
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, We value your involvement and we will work with you every “lap” of the way.
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO
Please join us in building a strong and supportive partnership between our
Jean Judes
Jewish Community and the Beit Issie Shapiro community of families in Israel.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
CYCLES FOR SMILES We all know the importance of instilling the art of giving and caring
Margie Ipp, Founder for all our children.
Lucienne Adams
Audrey Freedman Habush
Paula Hoffman
Sigalit Nechemia
Carole Perl
Mina Rush
Bonnie Vorspan
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Idea Bank
Inside this section you will find ideas and innovative ways to make your Cycles for
Smiles event unique. Remember, your Cycles event can be a trike-a-thon or
another event. Many schools have incorporated Cycles for Smiles into their
curriculum with creative programs that have become annual events to raise
awareness, make special needs touchable, connect to Israel, and make a difference.
Some great ideas include: Thanks to our many

contributors who
Win sport tickets have given us
Yom Ha’atzmaut cycle across Israel in your own school samples of their
letters, flyers, emails,
Dedicate one month to learning about special needs and mailings!
Art gallery
Mom’s bingo morning
Smiley cupcakes sale
Mother’s Day center pieces
Latke Love
(Sample documents enclosed)
Our Idea Bank grows by your ideas! Please email us your special ideas so that we can share it with others!
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How To
The following pages give detailed information about how to get started on your
own unique Cycles for Smiles event! These are just guidelines and not ‘the rules,’
so please feel free to move items around, add your own supplies, and contact us
with suggestions. We’d love your feedback! So let’s get started…
Supply List
Cycles for Smiles t-shirts Cycles for Smiles trinkets

Smiley face stickers, hand stamps, yo-yo’s, etc. Tzedakah Meter (parking meter)
Balloons Pledge forms
Helium tank Intro letter for families and follow-up ‘blurbs’
Beit Issie Shapiro DVD Tape, poster board, and markers

Box/mailbox for pledges Beit Issie Shapiro brochures
Snacks Cameras/photographers
Volunteer Recommendations
To run your Cycles for Smiles event, we recommend getting volunteers for:
Collecting and recording pledges
Sending out mailings
Soliciting donations in kind
Hand stamping and playing the Beit Issie DVD during school (weeks before the event)
Registration the day of the event
Traffic flow during event
Dismissing classrooms during event
Running snack the day of the event
Setting up and taking down decorations the day of the event
Making goodie bags for the kids
Picture-taking
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Four to Six Months Prior to Event

Establish a committee of 6 – 8 members who will help plan and organize the event.
Save the date with your school. Reserve whatever rooms/areas you will need.
Solicit donations for all of the supplies. The more you can receive in donations, the better!
Make sure to have a prepared tax letter for your donors (sample enclosed).
Have monthly or bi-monthly meetings with the committee to keep updated about progress.
Set up a rotating schedule for parent volunteers to help at the event, and to help during
school over the weeks leading up to the event.
Choose a Beit Issie child to focus on.
One Month Prior to Event

Mail intro letter and brochures to all families – your mailing should include:
1. A letter that includes your organization’s logo and the BIS logo.
2. A BIS brochure.
3. A pledge form.
4. A donation in kind form.
5. BIS child information.
6. Set up a BIS corner in every room.
(You can stamp the outside envelope with smiley faces or put stickers on them, too!)
Design and have event t-shirts made. Wear t-shirts at school to promotion event.
After school, assign a few volunteer parents to wear promo t-shirts and hand stamp all
children as they leave so that they go home with a smiley face reminder of the event.
Send home reminder flyers with the kids when they go home from school.
Put a TV/DVD in lobby to play the Beit Issie DVD during drop off and pick up.
Start to collect and record pledges. Make sure to keep your donations locked up safely!
Show Beit Issie DVD at parent and teacher meetings.
Three Weeks Prior to Event

Post sign up sheet for volunteers in the lobby of school.
Send home schedule of tricycle riders for the parents. Include with this a letter with “rules.”
Your school may choose to use some of these, all of these, or none of these. i.e.: No two-
wheelers, no training wheels, and no scooters allowed.
Continue to hand stamp the kids as they go home from school.
Continue to play the Beit Issie DVD in the lobby during drop off and pick up.
Continue to collect pledges.
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Two Weeks Prior to Event

Send home a reminder letter to parents and include a picture and short biography of the Beit
Issie child your school is sponsoring. This can be mailed or sent home with the kids.
Place promotional flyers throughout the building for the event. These flyers can display a
picture of you school’s Beit Issie child.
One Week Prior to Event

Send out “last call” letter to parents reminding them of the event. Include a pledge sheet in
this mailing. This can be mailed or sent home with the kids.
Shop for snacks, decorations, and any other supplies that have not already been donated.
Day of Event – It’s finally here!

Distribute event t-shirts to all classrooms.
Decorate rooms/areas where event will take place (this can be done the night prior).
Make and distribute goodie bags that include CFS trinkets.
Set out snack areas.
Make tricycle “parking area” for the trikes.
Set up a cheering section for parents and onlookers.
Have your “tricycle” retrieval committee ready to get the trikes from the parking area.
Take tons of pictures of the event!
AND DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!
After Event
Follow up with families for donations raised.
Follow up with families for BIS child.
Start planning for next time!
Follow up with monthly information about your Beit Issie Shapiro child.
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(Mini Step by Step Plan)
Step 1:
a. Show video to all staff and parents
b. Teachers put [BIS Buddy] poster up in their individual classrooms
Step 2:
Letter #1- hand out to parents
Step 3:
Letter #2 - discuss with children and put up in classrooms and any space that parents congregate
(suggest sending via email and home with the children)
Step 4:
a. Letter #3 and #3A - back to back (suggest sending via email and home with children)
b. Set up ‘drop box’ for parents to drop off sponsorship forms and donations
Step 5 (week before Cycle until day of Cycle - with DVD):

Parent volunteer to sit at table at ‘drop-off’ and ‘pick-up’ with the following:
a. Tzedakah Meter
b. [BIS Buddy] Poster
c. BIS Brochures
d. Sponsorship/Info Letter (letter #3)
e. Set up ‘drop box’ for parents to drop off sponsorship forms and donations
Step 6 (day before Cycle):

Send home with children; sticker that says “Don’t Forget my Tzedakah” and Sponsorship/Info
Letter
Step 7 (day of Cycle!):

a. Suggest the children do 5 laps or you can build an actual “Trip thru Israel” (be glad to
discuss!)
b. After the Cycle, children get the stickers that say, “I ____________, biked for [BIS
Buddy]”
c. Have nickels for their meter, so kids can put it in as they ride
d. Teachers and Parents to collect forms
Step 8 (prior to Cycle or post Cycle):

a. Teachers to help children make Tzedakah boxes and should be brought back by [Date
Here]
b. Tzedakah Box Drop - in their Tzedakah meter or in a ‘wishing well’ created by the
school for their [BIS Buddy] (be glad to discuss!)

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Beit Issie Shapiro
Beit Issie Shapiro is a very special place for very special kids. Beit Issie Shapiro
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, is a not-for-profit community organization located in Ra'anana, Israel
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Margie Ipp, Founder
providing a wide range of services for children with developmental disabilities
Lucienne Adams and their families. They are committed to building a caring and responsible
Paula Hoffman
community in which people with special needs enjoy full rights and access to
Sigalit Nechemia social, educational, treatment and recreational services.
Carole Perl
Mina Rush
Bonnie Vorspan The organization provides services for over 25,000 children and adults each
AMERICAN FRIENDS
year, through community outreach, volunteer programs, research, student
OF BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO training and continuing education activities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
METRO NEW YORK [SCHOOL NAME HERE] is very excited to be partnering

CO-CHAIRS
Gerald & Eileen Lieberman
with Beit Issie Shapiro.
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Ed Ward
We will be sponsoring Ya’ara for our exciting "Cycles for Smiles.” We will be
asking each family to donate a minimum of Chai x 3 but feel free to get as many
WEST COAST CO-CHAIRS
Errol Fine
pledges and donations as you can. Our goal is to raise at least $5,000 for
Marty Spiegel Ya’ara. The teacher’s will be talking to the children about how we are
WEST COAST DIRECTOR
different and how we are the same, as each child at our school gets a chance to
Yael Blasberg get to know Ya’ara from Beit Issie Shapiro.
SOUTH EAST CHAIR
John Bussel Cycles for Smiles is a very exciting day – [DATE HERE]
SOUTH EAST DIRECTOR
The children race around on their bikes for their new friend Ya’ara, learn
Steve Rose about special needs and raise much needed donations for Beit Issie Shapiro.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
Our children learn about their friends in Israel and
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO “bike” for their buddies who can’t!!!
Jean Judes
CEO INTERNATIONAL What a wonderful mitzvah for our children to have fun while supporting
Naomi Stuchiner
their friends in Israel!
NATIONAL MILESTONES
DIRECTOR
Amy Slater-Ovadia
MEET YA’ARA

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[SCHOOL NAME HERE]
MEET YA’ARA
PROJECT AHAVA - The Love Project

Name: Ya’ara
Age: 2 years old
Framework: Early Intervention Center
Diagnosis: Developmental Delay and Dysmorphic Features
Ya'ara is a wonderfully energetic little girl full of laughter and love. She is also gentle and
affectionate, and loves to play with her friends. This will be her second year at Beit Issie
Shapiro. Ya'ara has 4 older siblings and comes from a very warm and loving home. At first it
was difficult for her to separate from her mother and come to school, but now she loves to come
to school every day and has become very attached to her teachers and classmates. Ya'ara
communicates by using gestures, making sounds, and pointing to what she wants. She
understands basic instructions and can answer questions related to stories or situations. She
loves to be outdoors on the playground and especially loves hydrotherapy and all the pool
activities. Ya'ara is unable to stand or walk without support, but continues to make progress with
the help of a ‘special stander’ that helps to strengthen her muscles. Mealtime is a treat for
Ya’ara. She enjoys selecting her menu and feeds herself with her hands or a spoon.
Beit Issie Shapiro is the cutting edge premier facility in Israel working in the field of disabilities. For 30
years we have been changing the lives of children, adults, their families and community by developing
innovative services & promoting their inclusion in society. Our overall aim is to change the way people
perceive & relate to the special needs community. Built on three pillars: Therapeutic and Educational
Services; Social Change and Advocacy in the Community; and Development, Research and Training.
Our impact is felt not only in Israel but throughout the world. Many of the treatments and services used
at facilities globally have been researched and perfected at Beit Issie Shapiro. As well, many of those
who provide services today have been trained by the professionals at Beit Issie Shapiro. Three
outstanding examples of this are our hydrotherapy program (biggest in the world for Special Needs), our
Multi-Sensory room (Snoezelen) and Park “Chaverim” - where the King and Queen are in a wheelchair!
Our diverse activities impact 25,000 people annually, in Israel & abroad.
Our aim is simple, one of a just and accepting society.

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[SCHOOL NAME HERE]
Cycles for Smiles

[DATE HERE]
The children of [SCHOOL NAME HERE] are

“adopting” Ya’ara a two year old Israeli child
at Beit Issie Shapiro.
Ya’ara goes to school and receives her treatments at Beit Issie Shapiro, the leading organization,
innovating and developing services for people with special needs in Israel and around the world.
On [DATE HERE] our children will be cycling while raising funds for their friend Ya’ara.
The money we raise will be used to provide therapeutic services for Ya’ara. As you read
through the information about Beit Issie Shapiro, you will see that one year of basic care is
$5,000.
It would be wonderful if the families and friends of

[SCHOOL NAME HERE] could raise that for Ya’ara.
Thank you for supporting Ya’ara. Our Goal is to raise a minimum of $5,000
____ $18 ____ $36 ____ $54 ____ OTHER
DON’T FORGET TO ASK GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, and UNCLES, to participate too…
Name on Card: ________________________________ Signature:
CC #: Exp. Date:
Billing Address: City: State: Zip:
Phone: _____________________________
OR you can make checks payable to: American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro or AFOBIS
Thank You
Together we will make a difference in Ya’ara’s life!

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Step 4 (Letter #3A)
Project Ahava is a wonderful and unique program that links you directly with a child with special needs
at Beit Issie Shapiro, in Raanana, Israel. By sponsoring all or part of “your” child’s annual special education
and therapeutic program, you will personally make a significant impact on his/her quality of life.
Beit Issie Shapiro Believes….

 Every individual has the right to care, education and treatment within his or her community
 Parents of children with special needs have the right to raise their child at home
 The community has an obligation to provide services to make this option feasible
 Community education and awareness are necessary to ensure that our society is accepting
and respectful of people with special needs.
Children:
Our children come to us at a very young age – the younger the better! They range from less than a year
through 12 years old, and all have developmental delay and disabilities including moderate to severe Mental
Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and other rare syndromes and
functional disorders.
Service Frameworks:
 The Aaron De Lowe Early Intervention Center serves infants and toddlers
 The Breinin Special Education Center serves children aged 4 -12
 The Sindian Kalansua Early Intervention Center for young children with developmental
delays and disabilities living in the Arab communities.
Wide Range of Therapeutic Services under ONE roof!

An individualized program is developed for each child, by the multi-disciplinary team in co-operation with the
parents. Treatment opportunities include daycare, enriched education, allied health treatment services
(physical, occupational, speech therapy), music, movement, and art,
multi-sensory therapy (Snoezelen), hydrotherapy, sport therapy, computer literacy training, pet
& play therapy, dental treatment, guidance and support programs for the child’s family, general life skills and
lessons about the Jewish Festivals.
Treatment Programs per year

Complete Project Ahava Annual Sponsorship $ 23,000
Advanced Annual Package (Basic Care + Park+ Pet/Play Therapy) $ 7,500
Basic Care $ 5,000
Family Support $ 3,000
Hydrotherapy $ 2,500
Park Chaverim – Accessible Playground $ 2,000
Creative therapies- Art & Music $ 2,000
Allied health therapies- Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy $ 1,800
Sport Therapy $ 1,200
Snoezelen $ 1,000
Vacation (Summer Camp) $ 1,000
Life Skills/ Jewish Holidays $ 750
Dental / Pet Therapy / Play Therapy/ Computer Literacy Training $ 500/each
When you become a Project Ahava member, you receive:

 A picture and short biography of your special child
 Greetings and photographs during the year
 End of year report
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Step 6 (Reminder Sticker)
Cycles for Smiles
[DATE HERE]
Don’t forget my Tzedakah for Ya’ara!
SCHOOL
LOGO
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Step 7 (Completion Sticker)
Cycles for Smiles
[SCHOOL NAME HERE]
I, biked for Ya’ara!
SCHOOL
LOGO
HERE
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[Definition: somebody good, kind, decent, and honorable – YOU!]
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO
WEST COAST Empower the Mensch in Each of Your Students
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CO-CHAIRS
Errol Fine 1. Midot and Arachim (Values and Virtues) of a Mensch:
Marty Spiegel
a. LIST – class to list their ideas and thoughts of things that they do
BOARD MEMBERS that are “menchie” and things that others do that are “menchie”
Pat Fine (focus on what is a mensch, not what is not)
Dr. Eli & Margie Ipp
Lee Kapelovitz b. FIX/REPAIR – Tikun Olam
Dr. Ernie & Frieda Katz
Dr. Ellen Knell
2. Defining Special Needs:
Dr. Greg Lee a. ASK - ASK THEM how they are special – ASK THEM what
Jack Mayer
needs they have – talk about differences/similarities/use constant
Dr. Shlomo & Ilana Melmed
Dr. Seymour & Carole Perl compare/contrast - i.e. can you run? can a child in a wheelchair
Lee & Anne Samson run? – yes, just differently (gold box vs. brown box)
Eva Tashman
Dr. Bruce & Roya Torkan b. ACT - have them write with their opposite hand, spend part of a
Karen Winnick day in a wheelchair, blindfold activities, “sensitivities”
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3. Defining Beit Issie Shapiro:
DIRECTOR a. TALK - Introduce BIS to the students – show the video/pictures
Yael Blasberg – tell the ‘story’ of BIS
NATIONAL DIRECTOR 4. Introducing your Special Child from BIS:
Ed Ward
a. LEARN - about their child’s diagnosis - read books – internet –
NATIONAL MILESTONES speakers – etc.,
DIRECTOR
Amy Slater-Ovadia b. EDUCATE - the school, family, and community about your
“adopted” BIS child – via school newspaper / letters home etc.
CEO INTERNATIONAL
Naomi Stuchiner 5. Calling to Action:
a. CREATE - a hands on item for your BIS child – i.e. a photo of
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO the class with pages for each child to write on (book of the class)
Jean Judes - or one of the sensory books
b. DO - the Cycles for Smiles that fits your class and school
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, c. VISIT - your friend at BIS
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Margie Ipp, Founder
Lucienne Adams
Paula Hoffman
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B’nai Mitzvot
Interested in a truly meaningful way to make a DIFFERENCE involving your B’nai
Mitzvot children/students?
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO
WEST COAST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel’s leading voice in the care and treatment of children
with developmental disabilities, is proud to launch “Yad V’Yad” (Hand-in-
CO-CHAIRS Hand), a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration program that will resonate with everyone.
Errol Fine
Marty Spiegel
Don’t just take our word for it. Harel Rush, a student at Pressman Academy in
BOARD MEMBERS
Los Angeles, was inspired by watching a DVD of the special children at Beit
Pat Fine
Dr. Eli & Margie Ipp Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana, Israel. When it was over, he made a decision to help,
Lee Kapelovitz and ultimately wrote the following for inclusion on his Bar Mitzvah invitations:
Dr. Ernie & Frieda Katz “Beit Issie Shapiro has given these kids and their families hope for the
Dr. Ellen Knell future. One of the ways that we can show them that we care is, instead of
Dr. Greg Lee
sending a Bar Mitzvah gift, you can write a check to American Friends of Beit
Jack Mayer
Dr. Shlomo & Ilana Melmed Issie Shapiro.”
Dr. Seymour & Carole Perl
Lee & Anne Samson
Eva Tashman And Michael Greenberg, a youth chair writes:
Dr. Bruce & Roya Torkan
“I chose to donate a large portion of my Bar-Mitzvah money to support
Karen Winnick
these children. If everyone donated some money, then it would make a huge
WEST COAST REGIONAL difference. You need to try putting yourself in their shoes and imagining what
DIRECTOR they are going through to really understand how to help. Just because they
Yael Blasberg can’t ride a bike or play a video game or read or go to the park, doesn’t mean
they don’t want to, doesn’t mean that they are going to give up trying. Beit Issie
NATIONAL DIRECTOR helps make their dreams come true and you can be a part of that.”
Ed Ward
NATIONAL MILESTONES As a way of saying thank you for your gesture of “Tikun Olam,” each child’s
DIRECTOR name will be inscribed at Beit Issie Shapiro on a friendship wall that will also
Amy Slater-Ovadia
include their town of residence and the date of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. In
CEO INTERNATIONAL addition, a beautiful “friendship certificate” will be sent to them by Beit Issie
Naomi Stuchiner Shapiro, thanking them for their noble, selfless gesture of kindness.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Beit Issie Shapiro has spearheaded a fundamental change in the way Israeli’s
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO
Jean Judes
think about children with special needs, their rights, their standing in the
community, and how best to improve their quality of life. With the assistance
of your children/students, we can help instill self-sufficiency and independence
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, for the hundreds of boys and girls at Beit Issie Shapiro.
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Margie Ipp, Founder Thank you for your consideration of this request, and for helping us to make a
Lucienne Adams difference.
Paula Hoffman
Sigalit Nechemia
Carole Perl American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Message Sample
Beit Issie Shapiro, is a leading community-based organization in Israel, and has for 28 years provided
comprehensive services for children with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Vision of Beit Issie Shapiro is of a society, which assures the rights and opportunities for inclusion
and maximum growth and development of children and adults with diverse abilities.
The Mission of Beit Issie Shapiro is to initiate, lead and mobilize people with disabilities, families and
allies from the different sectors, in collaborative efforts to further their quality of life! We are committed
to building a caring and responsible community in which people with special needs enjoy full rights and
have access to social, educational, treatment and recreational services under one roof. Among our
services, we provide therapeutic daycare services and specialist treatments including family therapy,
controlled multi-sensory treatment, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, hydrotherapy,
dental treatment, sport and recreation. Through research, student training and continuing education
programs, Beit Issie Shapiro is the flag-bearer in Israel for high quality care, education, and treatment!
Don’t just take our word for it. Harel Rush, a student at Pressman Academy in Los Angeles, was
inspired by watching a DVD of the special children at Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana, Israel.
When it was over, he made a decision to help, and ultimately wrote the following for inclusion
on his Bar Mitzvah invitations: “Beit Issie Shapiro has given these kids and their families hope
for the future….”
Name: Lia
Age: 2 years old
Framework: Early Intervention Center
Diagnosis: Rett Syndrome
This is Lia's second year at Beit Issie Shapiro and she is in Haya’s class. Lia has Rett Syndrome,
a debilitating condition by which the child develops normally for her first year or two and then
begins to deteriorate, particularly in her speech and motor functioning. Beit Issie Shapiro’s has,
over the years, developed particular expertise in the care and education of girls with Rett
syndrome and we have found that intensive and prolonged treatment can minimize the
deterioration and maintain some function.
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Hands-on Mitzvah Projects

(Activities that students can do in addition to their donation - individually or as a class)
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO Short List:
1. Activity Book
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 2. Story Book
CYCLES FOR SMILES
Margie Ipp, Founder 3. Tzedakah Boxes
Lucienne Adams 4. Activity Quilt
Paula Hoffman Detailed List:
Sigalit Nechemia
Carole Perl 1. Create a Texture Book:
Mina Rush a. Minimum of 10 pages
Bonnie Vorspan b. Each page would be a different texture (i.e. soft, hard, fluffy, spiky, creamy, etc.)
c. Items needed - strong construction paper, baggies (to put items in and seal – like;
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
pebbles, feathers, cotton, sand, pennies, crayons, wine corks, etc.)
METRO NEW YORK d. Items need to be put in baggies and glued or strongly adhered - must be unable to
CO-CHAIRS open (NO STAPLES)
Alvin & Aliza Broome e. All books should be titled, with a class or child picture FROM [name] including
school name, grade etc, TO [BIS Child] and dated…
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Ed Ward f. Individual photo of your students with a few sentences in Hebrew or English that tells
our BIS child who they are – this book can then be bound and laminated into one with
WEST COAST CO-CHAIRS a hole punch and silver rings
Errol Fine
2. Create a Story Book:
Marty Spiegel
a. With no words – i.e. book called Good Morning or a book called Good night – student
WEST COAST DIRECTOR would draw 4 separate pictures and this would tell the story.
Yael Blasberg i. Example - Good Morning:
1. child getting out of bed
SOUTH EAST CHAIR
John Bussel 2. child brushing teeth or washing face
3. child eating breakfast
SOUTH EAST DIRECTOR 4. child arrives at school
Steve Rose b. BIS Kit Book – created by Marilyn Spiegel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
c. All books should be titled, with a class or child picture FROM [name] including
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO school name, grade etc, TO [BIS Child] and dated…
Jean Judes d. Individual photo of your students with a few sentences in Hebrew or English that tells
our BIS child who they are – this book can than be bound and laminated into one with
CEO INTERNATIONAL
Naomi Stuchiner
a hole punch and silver rings
3. Create a Beit (house) Tzedakah Box:
NATIONAL MILESTONES a. From your home to your special friend at their home at Beit Issie Shapiro
DIRECTOR b. Start collecting during a holiday and bring back full during the next holiday
Amy Slater-Ovadia c. Do a WISHING WELL for BIS that they “dump” their Tzedakah into
4. Make a T-Shirt:
a. Create for one of our children that we connect your class to
b. Could be created with your student’s hand prints and their names (could go along with
a book that is created by your classrooms)
5. Create Games or Interactive Books:
a. Each book/game would be based on a different holiday:
i. Purim
ii. Chanukah
iii. Rosh Hashanah
iv. Passover
b. Game Ideas:
i. Magnetic lotto game
ii. Expressions game
iii. Clock game
iv. Bingo
v. Animal Tic-Tac-Toe
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THE “SENSORY BOOK” PROJECT

For B’nai Mitzvah youth, Sunday school classes, day schools, religious schools and more…
by Marilyn Spiegel
The “Sensory Book” was inspired by a “Sensory Quilt” made by Ilana Spiegel
(granddaughter of Marilyn and Marty), for her Bat Mitzvah tzedakah project. Marilyn has
adapted the idea into a non-sewing-required book form, which can be easily made by a
student for a tzedakah project or by a Sunday school class, etc. The books are designed to
help develop visual, sensory, cognitive and communication skills. The books require only
cutting and ironing to assemble the various pages. A kit will be packaged with the
necessary materials and instructions, and the kits will be offered at a reasonable price (with
all profits benefiting Beit Issie Shapiro).
The books cover various subjects such as; numbers/counting, shapes/textures, holidays,
animals, daily functions/emotions, etc.
What a great way to create a hands-on Mitzvah gift that your new friend at Beit Issie
Shapiro needs and will cherish.
For more information, please contact Marilyn Spiegel at
laoffice@afobis.org or 323.938.9851.
Marilyn Spiegel was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1945. Her family has been very close friends with the
grandparents and parents of Aaron DeLowe (of blessed memory) for whom the Aaron DeLowe Early Intervention
Center at Beit Issie Shapiro is named. She and her husband, Marty, have been involved in the center for 25 years,
and Marty is Co-chair of the West Coast Chapter of American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro.
They have visited BIS and the Aaron DeLowe Center many times, and each time they have been
impressed and inspired by the amazing innovations and results they have seen.
Sample Pages from Sensory Book:

Ilana and the Quilt she Made
for Ela:
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A TRIP THROUGH ISRAEL

THE BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO ECC MAIN EVENT
MITZVAH DAY
1. Entrance: Los Angeles Airport

‘fly’ to Israel on plane seats
2. Welcome to Israel Ben Gurion Airport

Ride a trike to Be’er Sheva
3. Drink Water at palm tree stop

‘Hike’ to Eilat
4. Color fish for Aquarium mural and glue on

‘Hike’ to Jerusalem
5. Choose stickers for Wall (requests from God)

‘Hike’ to Tiberias
6. Go ‘Fishing’ in Lake Kinneret (receive Goldfish bag)

‘Hike’ to Haifa
7. Build and construct city scene

‘Hike’ to Beit Issie Shapiro
8. Insert coins in Meter

Enter bouncer train
9. Receive red necklace for completion

Exit – Shalom!
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[School Name Here] NURSERY SCHOOL POEM
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Cycles for Smiles Sponsor Form
Kick a Mile for a Smile
How far can I kick the soccer ball for Yael?
Yael has Cerebral Palsy and a severe

hearing impairment – one of the
thousand’s of special children helped at
Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel.
Our goal is to raise $ through Project Ahava (The Love Project).
Please help make a difference!
Name: Phone: Email:
Address: City: Zip:
Sponsor’s Name Address/Phone/Email Pledge Per Kick Donation $ Company Matching $

(attach company form)
Join us on [Date/Time here] at [Location here] and KICK a difference for Yael!
We thank you for your participation and support!
Together we can KICK a difference in Yael’s life!
Questions, please call: [Contact Names and Numbers Here].
Make checks payable to: American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro or AFOBIS

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For Yael who has Cerebral Palsy & a severe

hearing impairment.
One of the 1000’s of Special Children helped
at Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel
Thank you for supporting our Mitzvah Project. Our Goal is to raise a minimum of $xxxxx For Yael.
Child’s Name __________________ Teacher Name ________________
Sponsor Name Pledge per Kick Total Pledge
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________
TOTAL FUNDS Raised$ _________
We thank you for your participation and support! Together we can make a difference in Yael’s life!

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Children of Los Angeles are building a brighter future…..
ONE KICK AT A TIME
Join the American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro at the [School Name] campus for the
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Featuring a special soccer kick-a-thon to benefit Yael
& the Special Children of Beit Issie Shapiro.
Date:
Time:
Place:
$ per family includes [List what is included]. Get all your friends and neighbors to sponsor you
& join us in the Kick a Mile for a Smile games (use enclosed sponsor form & bring with you - feel free to
make copies).
Plus additional fun filled activities for kids of all ages (nominal fees):
Face Painting Jewelry Making Wishing Well for Yael Community Hanging
Bouncer…. PLUS the funkiest silent auction you have yet to see!
MAKE IT A PLAY DATE, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
We kick …
Yael & the Special Children of Beit Issie Shapiro win!
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I/we, _______________________________ would love to attend the “Kick a Mile for a Smile” day.
To show support of Beit Issie Shapiro, enclosed is my check in the amount of $__________
($ minimum donation per family) which covers all soccer activities and an additional
donation (optional) of $_______.
I/we ______________________________ can not attend but please accept our donation of
$________.


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Elkana is 5 years old and has mental retardation and

hearing difficulties.
A wonderful achievement last year was that Elkana
learned to walk independently, without support. As a
result of regular physical therapy, his skills and level
of confidence in his physical abilities have increased.
Elkana can feed himself and drink from a cup, which
makes him much more independent.
Thank you for supporting Elkana. Our Goal is to raise a minimum of $ xxxxxxxxx.
Child’s Name: Teacher’s Name/Classroom:
We are asking for a minimum sponsor of Chai ($18) x 3 or you could choose to ask others in
your circle of family and friends to help make a difference in Elkana’s life!
Sponsor Name Pledge Amount Total Pledge Amount
TOTAL FUNDS $ _________
Thank you for your participation and support!

Together we will make a difference in Elkana’s life!

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In celebration of [Spring and Israeli Independence Day], the

[School Name here] has selected a Tzedakah project that we are
very excited about.
God has given the Jewish community 613 commandments

(Mitzvot) to live by (Wow!). Tzedakah is the Hebrew word for justice
and charity and is one of the Mitzvot (plural for mitzvah) we are
committed to perform as a Jewish community
The classes are proud to be donating their collected funds for [BIS Childs Name]
and Beit Issie Shapiro, a therapeutic facility in Israel serving children with developmental
disabilities. This Tzedakah project will continue throughout the year by culminating in a
“Cycles for Smiles” Trike-A-Thon fundraising event for the entire school.
A red parking meter will also be placed in the lobby for donations at any time. Included
in your white bags are Tzedakah boxes your children have created for collection for
pocket change at home and a brochure telling you all about Beit Issie Shapiro.
Our goal is to raise over $ for this “take-home” Tzedakah project. Please help us
fulfill our obligation as a Jewish community to help others. Let’s begin by teaching our kids that
even one small person can make a huge difference in someone else’s life.
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Tzedakah Project
[Date Here]
The children of [School Name] have “adopted” Lia Adelman, a 4 year old Israeli
child, as part of our ongoing Tzedakah program. Lia has Rett Syndrome, a
debilitating condition by which she develops typically for her first year or two
and then begins to deteriorate, particularly in her speech and motor functioning.
Lia receives her treatments at Beit Issie Shapiro, the leading organization in
innovating and developing services for people with special needs in Israel. Over
the years, Beit Issie Shapiro has developed particular expertise in the care and
education of girls with Rett syndrome and have found that intensive and
prolonged treatment can minimize the deterioration and maintain some function.
On [Date], our preschool children will be participating in a Trike-A-Thon (or bike-

a-thon) for our spring tzedakah project. The money will be used to provide
therapeutic services for Lia. As you read through the information about Beit Issie
Shapiro, you will see that one year of basic care is $5000. It would be wonderful
if the families and friends of [School Name] could raise that for Lia as the
children participate in our trike-a-thon.
Your sponsorship of _______________________________ riding during our one

half hour trike-a-thon will go towards helping Lia.
Your Name ____________________________________________
Donation Amount _____________________
Make checks payable to: American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro

or AFOBIS and send it along with this form to:

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BIS Child
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Classroom:
Your Child’s Name:
Your Name:
Cell Number:
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I would like to buy dozen latkes for $ . I know that they will be
delivered on [Day/Date Here]. Our goal is to raise $ ___for
[BIS Child’s Name Here] at Beit Issie Shapiro.
Thank you for taking part in our Latke Love for

(Name of BIS Child)!


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Celebrating Israel’s 60th Birthday!

MUFFINS
BROWNIES
COOKIES
GOODIES
CAKES
Challah
&
& ootthheerr ccrreeaattiivvee
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mm miieess ttoooo!!
Please contact your head room mom or teachers for baking contributions.
Thank you for your generous support.
100% of proceeds support [BIS Child Name Here]education at Beit Issie Shapiro, Ra’anana, Israel.
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Host:
Location:
When:
Phone:
RSVP By:
Join us for a bowling extravaganza and do a great

Mitzvah for a great cause!!
Extreme bowl with great music, fabulous disco lighting, and awesome snackage!
Pass this on!!

Only $ per person! Bring your family, call your friends, and come enjoy two
excellent hours of extreme bowling fun fit for everyone!
Bowling for dollars is bowling for children!

So in addition to admission of $ per person,
we are encouraging each child to raise “CHAI” times three ($54)
in support of our children in need at Beit Issie Shapiro.
For donations, payments, or questions, please contact: [Contact Names and Numbers Here].
Beit Issie Shapiro is a non-profit day treatment, education and research center for special needs children and their
families. Established in 1981, it serves over 20,000 children and adults each year. Beit Issie Shapiro is located in
Israel. Come take a look at what Beit Issie is doing for the world of special needs.

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Please join the parents of [Your school name here] for a bagel
breakfast and BINGO in support of Beit Issie Shapiro.
“We are committed to the advancement of equal rights of individuals with developmental
disabilities, including the right to a high standard of education, treatment and support, within
the community.”
Beit Issie Shapiro Mission Statement
Date:
Time:
Place:
$ entrance fee which includes breakfast and a Bingo card good for 10 games. Additional Bingo
cards can be purchased for $ each (larger donations are welcome).
Please return the bottom portion, along with payment by [date goes here] to the school office.
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I, would love to attend the bingo event.

(Full Name)
To show my unconditional support of Beit Issie Shapiro, enclosed is my check in the amount of $ ,
which includes the entrance fee of, bingo card(s), and an additional donation
(Number of Cards)
(optional) of $ .
I, am unable to attend the event, but please accept my donation of

(Full Name)
$ .
Please make checks payable to “American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro” or you may pay by credit card.
Name (as it appears on credit card): ______________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Credit Card # (VISA/ MC) ___________________________Exp. Date __________
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Sample
From: Sammy
COME CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY WITH ME BUT PLEASE NO GIFTS
INSTEAD MAKE A DONATION IN MY NAME TO HELP US GIVE THE BEST GIFT
THE GIFT OF LOVE TO MY FRIEND RUTH!!
ONE OF THE 1000’S OF SPECIAL CHIDLREN HELPED AT
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO IN ISRAEL (www.beitissie.org.il)
Please bring your tax deductible donation to MY party:

Make check Payable to: American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro (AFOBIS)
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Ruutthh
Ruth is a lovely eight year old girl who came into the Special Education School three years ago. She has severe mental
retardation. Thanks to the intensive therapy she is receiving, Ruth’s vocabulary is growing and she now knows the names of
several objects. She understands instructions and participates in story-telling activities. It is very encouraging to hear her
speak in full sentences.
She enjoys television, understands stories and can busy herself at an activity independently. She enjoys paging through books
and looking at pictures together with her caregiver.
Her artwork is advancing. Previously she was only interested in creating circles and playing with round stickers. Now, however,
she draws lines and enjoys working together with her teacher.
It is heartwarming to see how well Ruth is benefiting from the rich stimulation of the Special Educational Center. Our aim
this year, is to further stimulate her communication, help her learn social skills and achieve greater independence.
I thank you in advance for your generosity.
With Love,
Sammy

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[Date Here]
Dear Teachers/Parents,
Enclosed please findyour BIS Child Tzedakah Boxes. You can have the children make their own or
you can provide it to them. Please keep these in a visible place for the students and parentsot see, enjoy
and USE. These boxes are all ‘one of a kind’ cre ations made especially for you! Keep everyone
informed weekly of the Tzedakah program for ourBIS Child. Please take care of your box throughout
the school year. Remember to collect its content prior to the closing of a school day or
weekends and vacationtimes.
especially
[BIS Child Name] information and a copy of the poem“I am your child” are available in the school
office for your use in class and whenparents inquire about our Tzedakah program.
[BIS Child Name’s] education at Beit

Our goal this year is to raise enough money to fully sponsor all of
Issie Shapiro, Ra’anana Israel. We will be doing so through many events this year with the initial
coming up on Mitzvah Day.
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Your support and enthusiasm is hightly appreciated.
Sincerely,
CFS Chair at [School NameHere]
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[School Name Here] school families are all invited to “Cycle for Smiles”
at the [School Name Here] benefiting Beit Issie Shapiro.
Location:
Date:
Time:
The day will be packed with fun activities for everyone and your bellies will surely
be stuffed with yummy snacks throughout the morning!
Come ready to “ride-your-trike” and help us raise money for our sponsor child,
[BIS Child Name Here],
and the other children of Beit Issie who are living with disabilities in Israel.
Activities are age appropriate for ECC, Kindergarten and First Graders.
We ask that each family make a minimum $ donation.
Registration form is attached OR register online: www.websiteaddresshere.

Also, forms are available in Elementary School office.
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Letter to Parents
Dear Parents:
On [Date Here], [School Name Here] will be holding its . Once again, the Early
Childhood Center (ECC) and the Elementary School’s Kindergarten and First Grade classes will be supporting
the ECC’s ongoing [Project Name] project for Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel.
We will be participating in “Cycles for Smiles" from [Time Here] at our ECC facility at [School Name Here].
It is a fun-filled day where children can enjoy riding tricycles with relay races, games, arts & crafts, music, a
special appearance by a surprise children’s character, and more! There is food and fun for everyone and all
proceeds assist [BIS Child Name], our sponsored child, at Beit Issie Shapiro.
We would like you to encourage your child’s participation in this year’s “Cycles for Smiles.” We are asking
that you fill out the enclosed registration form, and make a minimum donation of $ .
If we collect: For one year, supplies a child with:

$23,000 Complete Project Ahava Annual Sponsorship
$7,500 Advanced Annual Package (Basic Care + Park+ Pet/Play Therapy)
$5,000 Basic Care
$3,000 Family Support
$2,500 Hydrotherapy
$2,000 Park Chaverim – Accessible Playground
$2,000 Creative therapies- Art & Music
$1,800 Allied health therapies- Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy
$1,200 Sport Therapy
$1,000 Snoezelen
$1,000 Vacation (Summer Camp)
$750 Life Skills/ Jewish Holidays
$500 Dental / Pet Therapy / Play Therapy/ Computer Literacy Training
Last year we raised over $ - enough money to help sponsor [BIS Child Name] family for a year of
services at Beit Issie Shapiro. Let’s all do what we can to make this a record-breaking year.
Thank you for your help!
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[Date Here]
Dear Friend:
Beit Issie Shapiro is a state of the art, multi-service facility in Ra’anana, Israel, which provides world-
class services for over 20,000 infants, children and adults with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism,
down syndrome and other rare disorders.
Beit Issie Shapiro’s annual budget is over 8 million dollars. Forty percent of Beit Issie Shapiro’s budget
comes from the Israeli government and the rest is raised through fundraising both in Israel and abroad.
This year in the United States we will raise over a million dollars.
On [Date Here] we will be holding the 1st annual “Swim a Mile for a Smile” American Friends of Beit
Issie Shapiro, California. Our financial goal is to raise $ for Yael, one of our Special Children.
Your donation will help fund the following vital services:

*Education and Day Care
*Family Guidance and Support
*Hydrotherapy, speech & language and physical therapy
*Dental care
*Snoezelen sensory treatments
Please sponsor a child, give something to our silent auction, or make a personal donation (checks can be
made payable to Beit Issie Shapiro). Please call and we will pick any item up or send to the address
below.
Thank you in advance for helping us impact the lives of these special children!
Warmly yours,
CFS Chair at [School Name]

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Silent Auction Donation Form
Contributed Item Description: Retail Value:
Auction Item Restrictions:
Solicitor: Phone Number:
Donor Acknowledgment: Donor Company: Contact:
Address:
Donor Telephone: Donor Signature:
Would you like an acknowledgment sent to donor? ___ yes ____ no
Please send completed forms along with item donated to address below. *If you are donating a dinner, please
include menu from the restaurant. If you are donating airline, travel, hotel, or other vacation packages, please
include a brochure or a photo & a complete description of the package, including any restrictions. If you are
donating theatre tickets or other entertainment packages, please provide a program or program information. In
preparing for a successful event the committee may package donations or use donated items as door prizes or raffle
items.

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Cycles for Smiles Board
Margie Ipp - Founder

Margie is the director of Temple Judea’s Early Childhood Center and has been for
the last 22 years. She over-sees a staff of 32. Margie began Cycles for Smiles not long after she visited
her friend and founder of Beit Issie Shapiro, Naomi Stuchiner in Israel. Margie believes that her
nursery school children give as much as they receive. Margie is the mother of four grown children.
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Lucienne Adams
Lucienne is a working mother of three young children involved in Valley Beth Shalom (VBS). She
first became familiar with Beit Issie Shapiro on Mitzvah Day at VBS. When Lucienne saw the Beit
Issie Shapiro video, she knew that the organization would "own" her heart from then on! Lucienne
sees Cycles for Smiles as away of making a difference in the world in which we live.
Audrey Freedman-Habush
Audrey has been in Jewish Early Education for thirty years and a director for over twenty years.
Many, many years ago she had the opportunity to meet Naomi Stuchiner, Beit Issie Shapiro’s
founder, and was very touched and inspired by Naomi’s story. Naomi’s story of following her
dreams and Beit Issie Shapiro’s growth as it transformed the lives of so many families really
touched Audrey. To this day, Audrey continues to support BIS and all that it does for special
families through Cycles for Smiles at Valley Beth Shalom.
Sigalit Nechemia-Plafkin
A teacher and full time mom of two and… Following her kids’ lead to send weekly Tzedakah for a
child at Beit Issie, she took her family for a visit there to see how it all ticks . Her heart melted and
in a “God moment’ she knew that the kids there are so lucky to receive such top notch education
and treatments in a flag ship leading Israeli institution. Back at Stephen Wise Temple ECC she took
the lead in supporting this wonderful organization and as the Dalai Lama said: “Be the change you
want to see in this world”. How good it is to do things for BIS and count your daily blessings!
Carole Perl
Carole was working as the Early Childhood Director of Yavneh Hebrew Academy in Los Angeles
when she got involved with Beit Issie Shapiro. Being a mother of three children and a grandmother
of seven, Carole felt a strong connection to BIS and what the organization gives to children. Carole
is very passionate and committed to the success of Beit Issie Shapiro.
Mina Rush
Mina fell in love with Beit Issie Shapiro while working at The Pressman Academy Early Childhood
Center and planning the annual Cycles for Smiles. It is a passion that has extended to her husband and
four children. The entire family traveled to Israel for the joint Bar Mitzvah celebration of their son
Harel and Bar, a student from Beit Issie. The music, dancing and celebration that took place at Beit
Issie Shapiro that day, remain one of Mina's most joyous memories.
Bonnie Vorspan
Bonnie has been a preschool teacher and director at Kol Tikvah in Woodland Hills, where
she was introduced to Beit Issie Shapiro. She and her husband, who is a Rabbi, have three
children and two grandchildren (twins!). Bonnie enjoys Israeli folk dancing and quilting
of all kinds. Bonnie feels that, “it’s been a true pleasure to help BIS while encouraging
preschool children and their parents to gain a love of Israel and become aware of children
with special needs.”
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www.afobis.org
II aam
m tthhee cchhiilldd
I am your child.
I have many names
Yoni, Ilan, Sarah, Ahmed, Boris.
I am the different child.

I am not able to do things like other children.
My every step is an agony.
my world, confusion.
I struggle to reveal myself to you.

while my body does not do my bidding;
I lean precariously on legs that have no power,
hold things in hands with no control.
My “can’t do’s” are endless, wearying

And your eyes show grief, sorrow, pain.
I am your disappointment,
yet still a child
with a right to exist.
I want to be loved.
I will not be a mathematician

nor excel at language or art;
will make no momentous discoveries;
nor am I destined for great achievements.
I am but a flower in your garden
to grow if nurtured;
to enjoy simple pleasures.
I am the child who needs you to lead me through the world

to enrich my days with interest,
and people my life with gentleness:
to gift me with words of encouragement,
coax me through difficult steps
bring me song, dance, music,
romp with me in the sand and softly lapping waves,
bring sunshine to my smile.
I am your investment in humanity,

the soul and conscience of your world
I love you. Please love me.
- Sharon Bacher

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30 Years of Global Impact on the World of Special Needs

Cycles for Smiles

Pg 1………………………...………………………..…………….…What is Beit Issie Shapiro

Templates for your use:

Thank you for your templates:

What is Beit Issie Shapiro

Beit Issie Shapiro was established in 1980 in memory of

The Vision of Beit Issie Shapiro is of a society, which

The Mission of Beit Issie Shapiro is to initiate, lead and

What is Cycles for Smiles

Cycles for Smiles

Some great ideas include: Thanks to our many

(Sample documents enclosed)

Cycles for Smiles

Cycles for Smiles t-shirts Cycles for Smiles trinkets

Beit Issie Shapiro DVD Tape, poster board, and markers

Cycles for Smiles

Four to Six Months Prior to Event

One Month Prior to Event

Three Weeks Prior to Event

Cycles for Smiles

Two Weeks Prior to Event

One Week Prior to Event

Day of Event – It’s finally here!

Step 5 (week before Cycle until day of Cycle - with DVD):

Step 6 (day before Cycle):

Step 7 (day of Cycle!):

Step 8 (prior to Cycle or post Cycle):

American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro

METRO NEW YORK [SCHOOL NAME HERE] is very excited to be partnering

American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro

[SCHOOL NAME HERE]

PROJECT AHAVA - The Love Project

American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro

[SCHOOL NAME HERE]

Cycles for Smiles

The children of [SCHOOL NAME HERE] are

It would be wonderful if the families and friends of

____ $18 ____ $36 ____ $54 ____ OTHER

DON’T FORGET TO ASK GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, and UNCLES, to participate too…

Name on Card: ________________________________ Signature:

Billing Address: City: State: Zip:

American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro

Mini Step by Step Plan

Beit Issie Shapiro Believes….

Wide Range of Therapeutic Services under ONE roof!

Treatment Programs per year

When you become a Project Ahava member, you receive:

Mini Step by Step Plan

30 Years of Global Impact on the World of Special Needs

Cycles for Smiles

Don’t forget my Tzedakah for Ya’ara!

Mini Step by Step Plan

Cycles for Smiles

[SCHOOL NAME HERE]

I, biked for Ya’ara!

WEST COAST REGIONAL

Goes Here Beit Issie Shapiro

Hands-on Mitzvah Projects

THE “SENSORY BOOK” PROJECT

Sample Pages from Sensory Book:

A TRIP THROUGH ISRAEL

$18 $36 $54 OTHER

Child’s Name __ Teacher Name

Credit Card # (VISA/ MC) _________________Exp. Date