Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah Project

Supporting the heroes of the IDF’s Oketz K-9 Unit - and their dogs

Thank you for being here

For my Bat Mitzvah, I chose a cause that reflects two things I love deeply: Israel and dogs. Oketz (meaning “sting” in Hebrew) is the IDF’s elite K-9 unit. Oketz teams help protect soldiers and civilians through counter-terrorism, explosives detection, and search-and-rescue missions.

Through American Friends of Oketz (AFO), a U.S. 501(c)(3) partner of the Oketz Foundation, your gift helps support Oketz veterans and the retired service dogs who stood beside them.

Why I chose Oketz

I’m inspired by the special bond between Oketz handlers and their dogs. These dogs are not just tools, they are partners, family, and protectors.

I have a dog named Blu, and she feels like a sister to me. I can’t imagine losing her, especially if she was trying to protect me. Supporting Oketz is my way of saying: we don’t forget the ones who lead the way and keep others safe.

What your donation supports

Your donation helps strengthen the “pack” - the people and dogs who served, and who carry the physical and emotional impact of that service forward.

Make a Gift

In honor of Hannah's Bat Mitzvah.

Thank you for celebrating with me and for supporting this meaningful cause. Please consider making a donation in honor of my Bat Mitzvah.
Every gift matters, and I’m grateful you’re part of this with me.

Hannah.

Donations can be made via the PayPal button, scan the code or click the link here.

Thank you

Thank you for supporting my Bat Mitzvah project and for standing with Israel’s Oketz veterans soldiers and the dogs who have protected so many.

With love,
Hannah