Three B ’Mitzvot Student Service Projects Deliver Hope to Gulf Coast JFCS Clients

Three B ’Mitzvot Student Service Projects Deliver Hope to Gulf Coast JFCS Clients

Dec 1, 2025 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Contact: Haley Cook Gulf Coast JFCS Marketing and Communications Managermedia@gcjfcs.org Just in time for Chanukah, three youth make a big impact.  Clearwater, FL — Gulf Coast JFCS welcomed three local youth whose B’nai Mitzvah service projects are uplifting lives and making a difference for children and families served by Gulf Coast JFCS through the collection of books, games, and toys. Each inspired by their passions, these young community members are ensuring a joyful and enriching holiday season for Gulf Coast JFCS clients.   Delilah Brahm – Bat Mitzvah at Temple B’nai Israel of Clearwater   On October 18, Delilah Brahm, daughter of Kevin and Danielle Brahm of Clearwater, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Temple B’nai Israel of Clearwater. Delilah organized a book drive collecting 295 books for all ages in three different languages including English, Spanish, and Hebrew, ensuring Gulf Coast JFCS clients could have a book for the holidays.   The books collected will be part of the annual Chanukah Bazaar where community members in need will “shop” for holiday gifts and other essentials at no cost to them.    This gracious donation was inspired by her own personal love for reading and her hope to pass that love onto another child.   Delilah completed her project accompanied by her mother, Danielle Brahm, and sister, Lorelai Brahm.  Asher Palmer – Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Shalom Asher Palmer, son of Kirsten and Jay Palmer of Dunedin, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 22 at Congregation Beth Shalom of Clearwater. Asher generously collected 10 boxes of board games and books to support...