Chaim should be dreaming of his Bar Mitzvah. Instead, he lies awake in the dark.

While other boys his age are excited about their celebrations, Chaim's mind races with a heavy, painful question: “Who will buy me my Tefillin?”

Since his father passed away after a long, grueling illness, the joy in their home has been replaced by a quiet despair. Chaim sees his mother’s broken heart and her struggle to keep the family afloat; he can’t bring himself to ask her for anything, let alone the costly essentials for his milestone.

Aneinu has stepped in to ensure no orphan enters adulthood feeling alone.

We have established a Special Tefillin Fund to provide these boys with the pride and dignity they deserve. By sponsoring a pair of Tefillin, you aren’t just buying parchment and leather—you are providing a fatherless boy with the strength to connect to his Mesorah and the comfort of knowing the community cares.