Reign C., Chabad of Lexington, August 31, 2013
Reign has been part of the Bar Mitzvah club and a regular at Chabad for many years with his family. His family is just as international as ours. He did a great job chanting with the French trope, and his d'var torah was very entertaining. He had a fun party at his house the next day, with games and kareoke.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Pinchas
Daniel P., Chabad of Lexington June 29, 2013
Daniel is another friend from the Bar Mitzvah club, with the distinction of being the tallest and friendliest of the group. He had a small ceremony at shul, as most kids had already left for camp and summer plans. And he had a fun party at Lazer Craze in Woburn.
Daniel is another friend from the Bar Mitzvah club, with the distinction of being the tallest and friendliest of the group. He had a small ceremony at shul, as most kids had already left for camp and summer plans. And he had a fun party at Lazer Craze in Woburn.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Balak
David G. Chabad of Lexington, June 22, 2013
Jacob, you and David have been friends since attending the Chabad Nursery School together at age 3. Though you have gone different ways in elementary and middle school, you have come together in the last year to study with Rabbi Avi in the Bar Mitzvah club, a time of the week you wouldn't dare miss. You are two peas in a pod, always there for each other, hugging, laughing, and never needing time to catch up. We have spent so many holidays together as families, and have shared many good times. I hope that this bond never ends.
David was awesome chanting from the torah, and speaking to the crowded room. He was just beaming all day. The party Saturday night was fun and filled with love. The Monopoly theme was really cute, especially the chocolate mustaches at the table!
It's been an awesome year. Happy Summer!
Jacob, you and David have been friends since attending the Chabad Nursery School together at age 3. Though you have gone different ways in elementary and middle school, you have come together in the last year to study with Rabbi Avi in the Bar Mitzvah club, a time of the week you wouldn't dare miss. You are two peas in a pod, always there for each other, hugging, laughing, and never needing time to catch up. We have spent so many holidays together as families, and have shared many good times. I hope that this bond never ends.
David was awesome chanting from the torah, and speaking to the crowded room. He was just beaming all day. The party Saturday night was fun and filled with love. The Monopoly theme was really cute, especially the chocolate mustaches at the table!
It's been an awesome year. Happy Summer!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Chukat
Avi G., Saturday June 15, 2013, Temple Shir Tikvah, Wayland, MA
Jacob this was one of those special Bar Mitzvahs where the parents are really actively involved....as Rabbi Gold said "for the honor of presenting the talit - ME". Avi really rose to the occasion of becoming a Bar Mitzvah in front of his family and friends, and his father's congregation, adoring faces who watched him grow to a man. He chanted perfectly and spoke of Moses and Aaron striking the rock for water, and how God punished them for doing so. He gave many rabbinic interpretations of this punishment and then settled on his own, saying that it was too harsh.
His family did a celebratory hora after the service, and the havdallah party at night was a hit. After a long season, you and your friends were still going strong.
Abby R. Saturday June 15, 3013 Temple Emanuel, Newton
Abby was at the same time as Avi, but she had a lovely party after at the Elm Bank reservation, and so you and your friends took a bus from Avi's to her party. You and Abby share the same birthday, and so you have always been friends. She has written a few books and donated the proceeds to several charities in the area.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2013/05/25/newton-girl-writes-books-for-charity/NkV6iuDLXzn3at9r9y0XXJ/story.html
Jackie and Josh Altman Saturday June 15, 2013, Chabad of Lexington
We didn't make it to the services at Chabad for Jackie and Josh this weekend, but we attended their party on the Odyssey Cruise in Boston Harbor on Sunday. The reviews of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah were great, both rising to the occasion and making everyone proud. It was a perfect afternoon on the harbor for Father's Day. Josh was in your nursery school class, and though you haven't remained friends these past years, you have reconnected at the Bar Mitzvah club, sharing your Thursdays with Rabbi Avi.
It was a busy weekend, but now that school is over, it's time to relax.
One more - the best for last - David is next week!!
Jacob this was one of those special Bar Mitzvahs where the parents are really actively involved....as Rabbi Gold said "for the honor of presenting the talit - ME". Avi really rose to the occasion of becoming a Bar Mitzvah in front of his family and friends, and his father's congregation, adoring faces who watched him grow to a man. He chanted perfectly and spoke of Moses and Aaron striking the rock for water, and how God punished them for doing so. He gave many rabbinic interpretations of this punishment and then settled on his own, saying that it was too harsh.
His family did a celebratory hora after the service, and the havdallah party at night was a hit. After a long season, you and your friends were still going strong.
Abby R. Saturday June 15, 3013 Temple Emanuel, Newton
Abby was at the same time as Avi, but she had a lovely party after at the Elm Bank reservation, and so you and your friends took a bus from Avi's to her party. You and Abby share the same birthday, and so you have always been friends. She has written a few books and donated the proceeds to several charities in the area.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2013/05/25/newton-girl-writes-books-for-charity/NkV6iuDLXzn3at9r9y0XXJ/story.html
Jackie and Josh Altman Saturday June 15, 2013, Chabad of Lexington
We didn't make it to the services at Chabad for Jackie and Josh this weekend, but we attended their party on the Odyssey Cruise in Boston Harbor on Sunday. The reviews of the Bar and Bat Mitzvah were great, both rising to the occasion and making everyone proud. It was a perfect afternoon on the harbor for Father's Day. Josh was in your nursery school class, and though you haven't remained friends these past years, you have reconnected at the Bar Mitzvah club, sharing your Thursdays with Rabbi Avi.
It was a busy weekend, but now that school is over, it's time to relax.
One more - the best for last - David is next week!!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Shelach
Sarah K-F., Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, June 1, 2013
There aren't too many doubles this year, but this weekend, there was a Bar mitzvah and a Bat Mitzvah. You didn't make it to Sarah's service, but you went to her party at the Meeting House at the Andover Newton Theological Seminary. It's always interesting to be on the campus of a seminary, Jewish or not.
Seems all the boys went to Nate's service and the girls to Sarah's on Saturday, but they all came together for the parties.
There aren't too many doubles this year, but this weekend, there was a Bar mitzvah and a Bat Mitzvah. You didn't make it to Sarah's service, but you went to her party at the Meeting House at the Andover Newton Theological Seminary. It's always interesting to be on the campus of a seminary, Jewish or not.
Seems all the boys went to Nate's service and the girls to Sarah's on Saturday, but they all came together for the parties.
Shelach
Nate L., Temple Beth Elohim, June 1, 2013
The year is winding down, but the parties are still going strong. Nate did a great job at temple, talking about the Parshah and his responsibilities in the community. His parents spoke of his love of music and dance, and I'm sure he had a chance to show that off at his party at the very cool Larz Anderson Auto Museum. It was a really hot weekend, in contrast to last weekend!
The year is winding down, but the parties are still going strong. Nate did a great job at temple, talking about the Parshah and his responsibilities in the community. His parents spoke of his love of music and dance, and I'm sure he had a chance to show that off at his party at the very cool Larz Anderson Auto Museum. It was a really hot weekend, in contrast to last weekend!
Behaalotecha
JACOB D, CHABAD OF LEXINGTON, MAY 25, 2013
Jacob!!!! It was finally your minyan and Bar Mitzvah after months of practicing, learning and planning with Rabbi Avi. After a wonderful trip to DC with your class, Saturday morning you did a fantastic job, wowing all of the guests, and impressing the rabbis and even the learned cousins from Monsey!! It was a beautiful (though cold) weekend, from sundown to sundown, with Shabbat Dinner, Shabbat Morning services, and then Havdallah. Your d'var torah was impressive, and your chanting was perfect. You have really become a fine young man. We also had a few good laughs amidst the pride and joy. (Was Santa Claus really in the house?) And you also had fun showing off our Makey Makey!!
The party at BU Hillel was the icing on the cake, fun for all and one of the best parties of the year.
#BARMITZVAH @DAVOUDGOLEH 5-25-2013
Jacob!!!! It was finally your minyan and Bar Mitzvah after months of practicing, learning and planning with Rabbi Avi. After a wonderful trip to DC with your class, Saturday morning you did a fantastic job, wowing all of the guests, and impressing the rabbis and even the learned cousins from Monsey!! It was a beautiful (though cold) weekend, from sundown to sundown, with Shabbat Dinner, Shabbat Morning services, and then Havdallah. Your d'var torah was impressive, and your chanting was perfect. You have really become a fine young man. We also had a few good laughs amidst the pride and joy. (Was Santa Claus really in the house?) And you also had fun showing off our Makey Makey!!
The party at BU Hillel was the icing on the cake, fun for all and one of the best parties of the year.
#BARMITZVAH @DAVOUDGOLEH 5-25-2013
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