I am becoming a Bat Mitzvah because it is Jewish Tradition. I have been going to Hebrew school since I was in the 2nd grade, but it wasn’t until I moved to Charlotte about a year and a half ago that I really learned Hebrew. I have been preparing for this day ever since, and now I can even read from the Torah to boot! Now that I am a Jewish adult, I plan to attend Hebrew High.

For my Mitzvah Project I was fortunate to help out with the organization called Bright Blessings. I spent time preparing birthday goody bags, blankets/toiletry kits, and literacy items for underprivileged and homeless children to help them celebrate their birthday that they otherwise would not have been able to. I feel very fortunate to be able to be a part or such a wonderful experience. Helping out at Bright Blessings allowed me to fulfill the mitzah of helping those in need.

Rachael is the daughter of Becca and Bill Loss, sister of Lauren (age 10). She is the Granddaughter of Wendy and Arnold Rosenthal of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Linda and Bill Loss of Niagara Falls, New York.
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