Question 1

What is the Walk A Mile In My Kippah event?

Accepted Answer

Every year the Brotherhood Synagogue Hebrew School Mitzvah Project (7th Grade) students create their own Mitzvah Project to accompany their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. They spend the school year exploring what a mitzvah is and come up with their own project to accompany their special Jewish rite of passage.

Question 2

Why do an event to support the hostages & Israeli victims of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

After October 7th, our students came to school feeling hurt and confused. They also felt determined to take action and what better way than to use their Mitzvah Project to get involved in helping our Jewish brothers and sisters? This event is also to promote solidarity and combat antisemitism.

Question 3

Where will the event take place on Sunday, May 19th?

Accepted Answer

The event will start and end at the Brotherhood Synagogue located at 28 Gramercy Park South, NYC, 10003. After we sign-in, hand out kippahs, and make introductory remarks, whoever can join us will make the one-mile loop on the streets of Manhattan, where we will end up back at the synagogue.

Question 4

What time should I arrive on Sunday, May 19th?

Accepted Answer

Although the event begins at 12:00PM, we welcome you to arrive as early as 11:30AM so we can sign you in and give you a special WALK A MILE IN MY KIPPAH yarmulke.

Question 5

Can I register more than one person at a time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can register as many people as you like under one registration. When you register, you will need to list the full names of each person who will be attending the event on Sunday, May 19th.

Question 6

How do I make a donation?

Accepted Answer

You can choose to register and/or donate to the fundraiser. If you are attending the event, choose the number of people you are registering, then choose the DONATION option and donate as much or as little as you would like. If you cannot make the event, you can choose just the DONATION only option.

Question 7

Can I make a donation in person or by mail?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make a donation on the day of or before the event, in person or by mail. The synagogue is located at 28 Gramercy Park South, NY, NY 10003. If you are mailing your donation, please put it to the ATTN of the "Mitzvah Project Class."

Question 8

Can I make a DONATION without attending the event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Although we would love to have you join us in person, we understand if you cannot make it. We appreciate your donation and hope you will still walk a mile in your kippah to show Jewish pride and solidarity with the Jewish people.

Question 9

If I am unable to walk, can I still attend?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you need to use a wheelchair, walker, stroller, scooter, etc, you are still welcome to join the walk. In fact, we hope you join us! (Or you can wait for us in the synagogue and cheer us on when we return.)

Question 10

Can I attend just the walk or the gathering after the walk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can attend any or all parts of the event. As much as we'd love to have you from start to finish, we understand and appreciate if you can only come to part of the program.

Question 11

Can I participate virtually, if I cannot attend the walk in person?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can walk in solidarity wherever you are by wearing a kippah for one mile in the month of May. Join us virtually by uploading a photo of yourself with the hashtags #WalkAMileInMyKippah, #BrotherhoodSynagogue, #MitzvahProject.

Question 12

Will I receive a kippah (yarmulke)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you register for the event, you will receive a special WALK A MILE IN MY KIPPAH yarmulkes. (Everyone listed in your registration will receive one, too.) If you donate but do not plan to attend the event, you may ask to have your kippah shipped to you (if you live in the continental U.S.).

Question 13

Can I bring children and/or pets to the walk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we hope you bring the entire mishpacha (family)! While you may bring pets with you during the walk, they may not be permitted inside of the Synagogue unless they are service animals.

Question 14

Can  I attend the event without making a donation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the more, the merrier. If you are unable to make a donation, you still need to register everyone who will be in attendance on Sunday, May 19th. We expect to have kippahs available for everyone who registers whether or not they make a donation.

Question 15

What is the cost to attend this event?

Accepted Answer

There is no cost to attend this event, however, we greatly appreciate any and all donations that support the Mitzvah Project's fundraiser for the hostages, Israeli victims of terrorism, and their families. No amount is too small!

Question 16

Can I wear a Kippah even if I am a girl or not Jewish?

Accepted Answer

While not everyone feels comfortable in a kippah, if do, please wear one.

Question 17

Can I make/bring my own signs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. And be as creative (and respectful) as you can be. That said, if you need to carry your sign or flag, please note that you cannot use sticks, BUT you can use a wrapping paper cardboard tube or bamboo stick. (This is for safety reasons as per the NYPD.)

Question 18

Can I bring my own kippah (yarmulke)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can bring your own kippah (BYOK). We will also be providing special WALK A MILE IN MY KIPPAH yarmulkes to everyone who registers for the event.

Question 19

Do I have to wear a kippah (yarmulke)?

Accepted Answer

No, of course not. The kippah is just a symbol of solidarity with the Jewish people. But just being with us and/or supporting the Mitzvah Project with a donation is showing your support. And, you are welcome to wear other displays of solidarity such as holding a flag, signs, shirts, etc.

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