I am having a Bar Mitzvah ceremony because it’s a family tradition. My brothers, my father and his father all became B’nei Mitzvah. My parents expected I would become a Bar Mitzvah too. I am happy I did this because I feel more connected because I know the prayers and I will have led a service. I am proud of being Jewish because I can now pass down some of my family’s heritage. After my Bar Mitzvah, I plan to celebrate the Jewish holidays at home with the traditions and at Temple. I hope to one day raise my children as Jews who will also become B’nei Mitzvah.

For my Mitzvah Project I volunteered at the Morrison Y. I assisted the Pre-K teachers and worked with 3 & 4 year olds, I really enjoyed it. It was fun and funny to be around them. I felt good about doing something to help other people. I fulfilled the mitzvah of teaching kids.

Bryan is the son of Michelle and Andrew. He is the grandson of Suzanne and James Porte’ of Fort Mill, SC (formally of Marshfield, MA) and the late Ruth and Martin Travis of West Hempstead, NY. Bryan is the youngest brother to Zachary and Matthew.
Words of Mazel Tov can be sent to michellet65@gmail.com.