When Yaakov Shwekey brought a local Bar Mitzva boy and a few of his friends from The Special Children’s Center to Israel to celebrate his Bar Mitzva, he never dreamed he would have to step in and help Eli fulfill his obligation on this momentous occasion.

Unfortunately, the day before the Bar Mitzva, Eli’s grandfather was Niftar, and his father was no longer able to celebrate this momentous occasion with him.

Yaakov, doing what he always does for these children, stepped up to the plate and made this day the most magical day that will be remembered for eternity.