Abigail Cheskis Archives | The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism

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Bar and Bat Mitzvah papers In Bnei Mitzvah, Heroes & Role Models

Role Models & Heroes: Sally Fox (2007)

The following essay on Sally Fox was written by Abigail Chekis, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their heritage, values and…

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Bar and Bat Mitzvah papers In Bnei Mitzvah, Community Service Papers

Community Service: Abigail Cheskis (2007)

The following essay on community service was written by Abigail Cheskis, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their…

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Bar and Bat Mitzvah papers In Bnei Mitzvah, Major Papers

Major Project: Children’s Art and Poetry at Terezin (2007)

The following essay on children's art in Terezin was written by Abigail Cheskis, a middle schooler, for City Congregation's KidSchool program. Students undergoing the Bar/Bat Mitzvah program at City Congregation...

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