SJCS Tz’dakah Caterpillar

A whimsical testament that will never gather dust.

The Seattle Jewish Community School brought new life to its way of validating community service projects with this fun and unique living sculpture. Growing with each benevolent deed, this quaint embodiment of the center’s mission grabs the attention and cleverly reminds students, teachers, and visitors of the vital importance of charity. Infinitely more eye-catching than brass plates stuck to mundane wooden plaques, the interactive nature of the caterpillar ensures that any generosity will never go unnoticed or uncelebrated.

Woodworking created by John Belli

Honoring a cultural heritage by stimulating the imagination . . . a few legs at a time.

Seattle Jewish Community School is one of the best Jewish Day Schools in the country. SJCS instills a sense of wonder and delight in whole process of learning. They don't just teach. They create lifelong learners. Dereh eretz (the way of kindness) is the defining principle the community models for the the children. Students are taught life skills in the context of their Jewish values.

Mindi and Riley are wonderfully collaborative artists. They were and are a fantastic team for those of us at SJCS to work with.
—Deb Frockt, Director of Advancement, Seattle Jewish Community School