Alex Rawitz February 23, 2008 Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, in their modern forms, at times seem to be little more than excuses for a party, and have little connection to…
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Sabrina Frank June 16, 2007 Throughout my life, my family has taught me about many aspects of Judaism. I have learned about Jewish history, stories, holidays, and foods. Although these…
Sam Lewis June 9, 2007 If I had not joined the City Congregation I would probably not be having a bar mitzvah or even a Jewish education. My mom was…
Ben Farber May 12, 2007 When I was asked to think about what becoming a bar mitzvah means to me, I didn’t have any answers right away. I know that…
Kyra Zimmerman November 18, 2006 Now, all of the pieces I have just read to you were created during a long process involving much thought, time and many revisions. I…
Danielle Nourok October 21, 2006 When I first decided to have a Bat Mitzvah, it was because I wanted to understand my Jewish roots and learn where my family came…
Abigail Lienhard Cohen November 12, 2005 When I began to prepare for my bat mitzvah at The City Congregation, it was mostly because my parents wanted me to. There was…