My favorite thing about being Jewish is the atmosphere in the temple and at Hebrew school. Even though it can be boring it still can be really fun. To me becoming a Bat Mitzvah means that I have really become part of the Jewish community and can help out in so many more ways. When preparing for my Bat Mitzvah I learned that I love to learn about the Torah.

My Bat Mitzvah project was called “Mitzvah Masks.” A friend and I made masks and donated the money we made from selling the masks to a local charity. I chose this project because of the problems in the world right now and wanted to do my part in helping to solve it. I plan to continue learning about Jewish history so I can continue learning about my amazing religion.

Sophie Buckler is the daughter of Robin and Bryan Buckler. She is the sister of Adam and Amanda Buckler. She is the granddaughter of Linda Burns of Chattanooga, TN and Amy and Peter Brenner of Greensville, SC.  Send notes of mazel tov.