Isaac Ashendorf

I am having a Bar Mitzvah because both my parents expected me to and because it would have made my grandfather really proud.   Being a part of Jewish community was really important to my grandfather, who was once president of Temple Israel, and I know he would have wanted me to have this special day. […]

Leo Gagnon

Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means that I am carrying the hopes of over a million children who were murdered in the Holocaust. They never had the chance to become Jewish adults and I like to think that I am completing my Bar Mitzvah in their honor. As I continue my Jewish journey I will continue […]

Harris Gagnon

Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means I have taken a journey. My journey through this is completing Jewish accomplishments and life accomplishments. In Sheva I gained Jewish friendships. Now that I am a Jewish adult I will hopefully become a tutor because I can help kids understand Hebrew in a fun and interesting way. I will […]