A GIRL who wanted to do “something special” to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah decided to do a musical tour of care homes.

Tali Quint, who lives in Edgware, is a talented pianist who has performed at 12 care homes across London since September.

The 12-year-old, a pupil at Hasmonean High, visited care homes owned by Jewish Care to help brighten up their days.

She has entertained more than 200 older people since her tour began by playing her favourites – If I Were a Rich Man, Hatikvah and Fur Elise.

As well as entertaining the residents she is also raising money for Emunah’s children’s home in Afula, Israel, which she visited this summer.

Tali said: “I wanted to do something a bit special to celebrate my Bat Mitzvah. I like being with older people as well as playing the piano so I had the idea of a musical tour to play to older people and raise money for children less fortunate than me in Israel at the same time.”

“I think my tour went well. At first I was a bit nervous but I’ve really enjoyed playing and meeting the older people at all the homes I visited and I think they really enjoyed it too. One lady told my dad that it had made her day which felt really good to know.”

So far she has raised £555 but aims to raise this figure to £1,000.

She is due to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah, a Jewish coming of age ceremony, on October 17 at Edgware Adath Synagogue.

Her parents, Nicky and Daniel Quint said: “Tali has grown up with grandparents and great grandparents so she is very natural with older people.

“We are so proud that she has combined her musical talents with the mitzvah of honouring older people.

“This was a perfect way for Tali to compliment the learning that she did for her Bat Mitzvah with an act of kindness.”

Sharon Arad, social coordinator of Jewish Care’s Clore Manor said: “Tali was terrific with lots of personality and had a great repertoire of songs for the residents. She was confident and really interacted with everyone.

“It really is fantastic of Tali to share her time and talent to celebrate her upcoming Bat Mitzvah. It really means a lot to our residents when young people come to our homes and enjoy spending time with our residents in such a meaningful way.”