My favorite thing about being Jewish is learning about the Torah and reading Hebrew. It is very important to me to become a bar mitzvah because it means I will be a man in Jewish society and shows that I am growing up! I have learned lots about myself in Sheva and bar mitzvah classes. In addition, I got to spend time studying Torah, and discovered that I like Torah because it gives me a window into how people saw the world over 2000 years ago.

For my bar mitzvah project, I worked at the food bank, sorting food. I am very appreciative of people that sort food every single weekend who volunteer their time not because they have an obligation to fulfill but simply just to help other people. I am planning on participating in Hebrew High and Confirmation to learn more about Judaism and myself.

Jack Kelly is the son of Matthew Kelly and Jamie Jonas. He is the brother of Violet and Tess. He is the grandson of Martha and Mike O’Brien and Sherry and Bob Kelly. Notes of mazel tov can be sent to: matthew.charles.kelly@gmail.com.