Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means the world to me. I’m the first person in my family to become a Bat Mitzvah, since my Grandpa Herb, who became a Bar Mitzvah in 1954. What I like most about being Jewish is being part of a community and celebrating holidays. My favorite part of the holidays is definitely the food (especially potato latkes!)

Now that I am a Jewish Adult, I plan to finish Hebrew school and attend Hebrew High, become a madricha at the Hebrew school and possibly tutor B’nei Mitzvah students. Last year, I attended Six Points Sports Academy Summer Camp and my first NFTY Event. I hope that I can attend camp and NFTY again in upcoming years.

For my mitzvah project, I volunteered at Bright Blessings wrappings books and helping out at a birthday party for homeless children. I also volunteered at Jewish Family Services in the food pantry and delivered bags with treats for Rosh Hashanah to seniors. I chose this project to directly be a part of my community. I enjoyed helping those in need as well as meeting and connecting with people.

Emily is the daughter of Nancy and Joe Adamo and the sister of Sydney. Her grandparents are Gloria and Herb Zorn of Indian Trail, NC and Loraine and Angelo Adamo of Stallings, NC.
Please send messages of Mazel Tov to munson910@yahoo.com