Two of my favorite things about being Jewish are Matzo Ball soup, because its GOOOOOD and Hanukkah because I like to give and get gifts! My Bar Mitzvah means that I get to a part of a something bigger then myself and my family. I learned that with the right teacher(s) I was able to learn A LOT in a very short amount of time, including a new language and how to chant Torah.

I did not have an opportunity to complete a mitzvah project given the restrictions of COVID – I hope to have a chance in 2021 to volunteer at a dog shelter taking pictures and videos to post and share to increase the chance of them finding homes.

After I become bar mitzvah, I plan to continue practicing my prayers at service (virtually for now) and during the holidays with my family.

Jacob is the son of Marc and Rebecca Chester. He is the brother of Madeline Chester. He is the grandson of Nelson & Roberta Chester of Islamorada, FL and Arnold & Nancy Shapack of Tewksbury, NJ.  Send notes of mazel tov.