Lavi chessed event raises 42G for Friends of IDF

“We are in America but our hearts are in Israel,” read the graffiti art on the paddle ball courts at Camp Lavi. This art exemplifies what all Jews in America felt this summer, and that is not forgotten by the nearly 800 campers and staff at Camp Lavi.

The camp hosted a rally at which its director, Joe Hoenig, announced that on the day before Camp Lavi’s annual Israel Day, it would be hosting a Chesed Day to raise money for the Friends of the IDF. Joey committed to personally match all donations made by parents, family and friends of the campers.

On Chesed Day each camper participated in an activity of his or her choice in an effort to help raise funds, from shooting hoops to dance steps. Parents were asked to sponsor their child in his or her chosen activity.

All the campers participated in activities and received a Chesed Day T-shirt. They felt great being involved to help raise money for the Friends of the IDF.

“At this point in time, this organization is in need of financial assistance and we were happy to help,” Hoenig said.

“I am proud to say that Camp Lavi’s parent body raised over $21,000 in just one short week of promoting this special day. By Camp Lavi matching funds, our partnership together raised over $42,000 for Friends of the IDF!”