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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mitzvah Power Academy™ Launches a “Year of Fun”
New books, videos, contests, and website that teach Jewish children how to be a mensch—year-round, with heart and humor
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, August 4, 2026 — As we prepare to welcome the Jewish New Year, Mitzvah Power Academy proudly announces its new "Year of Fun" campaign to inspire children ages 5-10 years to engage in mitzvot, good deeds, such as being kind, caring and helpful.
The campaign introduces four exciting new offerings—some designed especially for the Rosh Hashanah season and others created to engage children throughout the entire Jewish year. These newest multimedia additions build upon Mitzvah Power Academy's growing collection of books, videos, Mensch-tivities, contests, the Jewish Kids Film Festival, and other online resources that help children discover the joy of Jewish holidays, traditions, values, and mitzvot through creativity, humor, and hands-on fun.
"Our engaging educational resources offer children, parents and teachers Jewish learning tools that are fun, exciting and and meaningful," said Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein, Founder of Mitzvah Power Academy. "The Jewish New Year is the perfect time to begin another year of learning, laughter, creativity, friendship, and everyday acts of kindness. We like to say, “Being Super Menschy is Fun, Fun, Fun!" |
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Four Exciting New Offerings Shanah Tovah Super Menschy Movie Contest
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The Shanah Tovah Super Menschy Movie Contest, is the third competition offered by Mitzvah Power Academy’s Jewish Kids Film Festival, the only film festival dedicated to movies created by Jewish children about Jewish life, values, and holidays.
Children are invited to create short, original videos celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Jewish values, acts of kindness, and what it means to be Super Menschy. The contest encourages children ages 5-12 years to share positive Jewish messages about the holiday and doing mitzvot. All entries receive prizes for participation. Grand prizes honor the best videos in the Junior and Senior age categories based upon creativity, showing Super Menschy deeds and new year’s messages. Winners’ films are displayed in the Super Menschy Movie Theater on MitzvahPower.com. Entries require parental permission and are due September 15, 2026. See MitzvahPower.com for details and the entry form. Children are encouraged to make it easy, make it fun, make it Super Menschy! |
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 Super Menschy Planner & Fun Book
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This is a colorful and engaging annotated Jewish kids calendar for home and classroom. But it’s much more than that! The Super Menschy Planner & Fun Book 5787 * 2026-27 is filled with year-round fun. Children enjoy games, puzzles, mazes, Mensch-Tivities, jokes, holiday activities, fun facts, and creative challenges that make every month an opportunity to learn, laugh, create, and practice Jewish values. Available in paperback and digital forms through MitzvahPower.com. |
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 Rosh Hashanah Fun Book
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Just in time for the Jewish New Year, this colorful downloadable activity book is packed with games, puzzles, mazes, coloring pages, and creative activities that help children celebrate Rosh Hashanah in engaging and meaningful ways. Available as a digital download through MitzvahPower.com |
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 Become a Haverim Hero
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Children are invited to join the growing Mitzvah Power Academy community and Be a Haverim Hero to stay connected with new books, videos, contests, activities, and special events while discovering fun ways to practice mitzvot to help others. Signup is free on MitzvahPower.com. |
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Building on a Growing World of Jewish FunThe Year of Fun campaign encompasses an exciting milestone with the publication of Mitzvah Power Academy's sixth children's book, Super Menschy Planner & Fun Book 5787 * 2026-27, expanding its growing collection of Jewish educational resources. Here are all of the Mitzvah Power Academy publications: |
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Together, the Academy's books, website, videos, contests, free downloads, Mensch-tivities, social media channels, and Haverim Hero community create an ever-expanding world where children can read, watch, play, create, and grow in their Jewish identity throughout the year. Most importantly, they learn how to be a mensch!
Whether reading a book, watching or making a video, downloading holiday games and puzzles, completing Mensch-tivities, or practicing acts of kindness as Haverim Heroes, children, along with parents and teachers benefit from these creative resources that make Jewish learning fun, engaging and inspiring.
A Resource for the Entire Jewish CommunityMitzvah Power Academy's expanding collection of multimedia resources serves: Jewish children, parents and families Grandparents Jewish educators Jewish youth group leaders Jewish clergy Religious and Hebrew schools Jewish day schools Synagogues Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) Libraries Summer camps Community organizations Jewish Federations
Each resource is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, encourage creativity, strengthen Jewish identity, and empower children to become caring and compassionate Haverim Heroes at home, school and in the community.
"The Jewish New Year is just the beginning," Bernstein added. "Our vision is for Mitzvah Power Academy to become a year-round destination where families and teachers can find creative multimedia resources that help children celebrate Jewish holidays, build strong Jewish values, practice mitzvot, and discover that being a mensch is fun.”
Families, educators, and community organizations can explore the complete Year of Fun campaign, sign up to become Haverim Heroes, enter the Shanah Tovah Super Menschy Movie Contest, discover Mitzvah Power Academy's growing library of six children's books, and enjoy a wealth of free and premium resources by visiting MitzvahPower.com. |
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About Mitzvah Power AcademyMitzvah Power Academy is a multimedia Jewish educational platform designed for children ages 5-10 to explore Jewish holidays, traditions, and values through books, videos, stories, contests, music, games, Mensch-Tivities, and interactive experiences. Through its colorful cast of characters including, Torah Bot, Rabbi Leah, and the Haverim Heroes, the Academy encourages children to learn, laugh, create, help others, and become caring, compassionate Haverim Heroes all year long. It makes a wonderful resource for parents and Jewish educators.
About Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein
Linda Bernstein, the creator of Mitzvah Power Academy is head of Jewish Kids Media and Vita Media Corporation. She is a Rabbi, Cantor, Master of Rabbinic and Jewish Studies, Doctor of Pharmacy, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy and award-winning producer, writer and host of educational media for professionals, consumers, and children. She is mother of two wonderful children and grandmother (Ami) to seven fantastic grandchildren. 
Rabbi Linda is available for interviews, community events and school readings. For more information or if your organization would like to partner with us, purchase and distribute Mitzvah Power Academy materials, please contact Rabbi Linda at rabbilindabernstein@mitzvahpower.com.
Media ContactRabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein
Founder, Mitzvah Power Academy
Email: rabbilindabernstein@mitzvahpower.com Phone: 415-730-0661
MitzvahPower.com JewishKidsMedia.com |
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