Becoming Community Superheroes: HanuCon Girls are Changemakers
Through freezing temperatures and six inches of snow, three young girls from Pikesville’s Chizuk Amuno congregation recently found a way to warm the bellies and spirits of their neighbors in need by raising enough money to provide more than 200 nutritious meals.
On December 14, the synagogue held its first-ever “HanuCon,” a mash-up of Hanukkah and ComiCon featuring comics, sports memorabilia, and Jewish toys/gifts. During that event, 10-year-old Hannah Silberman and friends Nomi Schiff and Sadie Leibowitz acted like superheroes themselves, collecting $227 from showgoers to help vanquish hunger in Maryland.
When asked about why she chose to do the fundraiser, Hannah shared a perspective wise beyond her years.
“I feel like there is so many people in the world who don’t have enough food, or any food. I feel so lucky that I always have food to eat, and I wanted to make sure everyone could feel the same.”
Hannah’s simple words are a poignant reminder that Changemakers don’t have to wear capes, and empathy is a true superpower. 
About The Author
Ben Gross
For more than 30 years, Ben has been helping organizations raise awareness and inspire action by creating compelling narratives. And since 2018, Ben has been the Maryland Food Bank's Staff Writer, elevating the voices of food-insecure neighbors to further the Maryland Food Bank's mission of feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for more Marylanders.
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