The following essay on John Wooden was written by Lily Edelman-Gold, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their heritage, values and…
The following essay on Amanda Hocking was written by Olivia Alcabes, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their heritage, values and…
The following essay on family values, including creativity, was written by Olivia Alcabes, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching…
Olivia Alcabes November 17, 2012 To me, becoming a Bat-Mitzvah hasn’t been about religion. Becoming a Bat-Mitzvah means that I am becoming my own person, with my own thoughts and…
The following essay about Mel Brooks was written by Samantha Ross, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their…
The following essay on Bruce Morrow was written by James Ryan, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their heritage,…
James Ryan October 22, 2011 For me, becoming a Bar Mitzvah is a major milestone. When I started attending KidSchool seven years ago at City Congregation, I did not understand…
The following essay on community service was written by Sam Botwin, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their…
The following essay on community service was written by James Ryan, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching their…
The following essay on family values, including community, was written by James Ryan, a middle schooler, enrolled in City Congregation’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Students spend a year and a half researching…