The Weiners are a remarkable and loving family from East Meadow Long Island who have allowed us to share their story.
In 2011, mom Amy contacted us as they prepared for their twins, Jake & Jesse’s B’nai Mitzvah. They had read about us on Mitzvah Market and loved the idea of a Puzzle Ceremony for the boys.
Now here we were 2 years later, and it was their younger son Shane’s turn. But his story is not your typical story of a 12 year old preparing for his Bar Mitzvah.
Now here we were 2 years later, and it was their younger son Shane’s turn. But his story is not your typical story of a 12 year old preparing for his Bar Mitzvah.
Because Shane suffers from psoriatic arthritis, a rare disease in a child, Legos has played a valuable role in Shane’s growth and development. It has helped tremendously with his dexterity and has become an amazing hobby, so it was only fitting that Shane would use his Legos as a theme for his Bar Mitzvah.
When Amy sent us the photos to use for Shane’s puzzle ceremony, we almost fell over. His constructions were truly eye popping.
Here are a few photos from the party…
When Amy sent us the photos to use for Shane’s puzzle ceremony, we almost fell over. His constructions were truly eye popping.
Here are a few photos from the party…
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You can read the whole story here….
http://www.liherald.com/eastmeadow/stories/A-Lego-mitzvah,52762?page=1&content_source=
He asked attendees to bring stuffed animals and books, which he plans to donate to young patients at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, who must stay at the hospital for extended periods of time, unlike Shane. “I wanted to help them,” he said. “I’d go to the hospital and I would see them … and they wouldn’t be able to leave.” Shane took his inspiration for this Mitzvah project from his brothers who had done the same for their Mitzvah Project..
It was a true pleasure working with the Weiners and we love sharing the story and photos with all of you.
You can read the whole story here….
http://www.liherald.com/eastmeadow/stories/A-Lego-mitzvah,52762?page=1&content_source=
He asked attendees to bring stuffed animals and books, which he plans to donate to young patients at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, who must stay at the hospital for extended periods of time, unlike Shane. “I wanted to help them,” he said. “I’d go to the hospital and I would see them … and they wouldn’t be able to leave.” Shane took his inspiration for this Mitzvah project from his brothers who had done the same for their Mitzvah Project..
It was a true pleasure working with the Weiners and we love sharing the story and photos with all of you.
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