My favorite thing about being Jewish is celebrating all the holidays with my family. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means that I become more responsible for my actions in the Jewish community and in everyday life. In preparing to become a bar mitzvah, I learned that you need to work hard to get something done.

For my mitzvah project, I volunteered for Katie’s Kids, The Butterfly Project, and Run for The Ridge. I also helped my peers with a running class, band 5th grade signups and Mitzvah Day. I chose these things because I enjoyed helping out for the causes and I have a true passion for cross country and running. I learned that it is good to help the community. As a Jewish adult, I will plan on continuing to celebrate the holidays with my family.

Mason is the son of Greg and Lisa Kendrick. He is the brother of Claire Kendrick. He is the grandson of Patty and Bruce Feerer of San Diego, California and Janice and Terry Kendrick of Monroe, New York. Send words of mazel tov to Mason.