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!!