Ben’s favourite Chag is Sukkot, and for good reason! He celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on Sukkot with family and friends after he lained his Haftorah with aplomb at Noranda Shule. Although Ben thought his voice was shaking with nerves, he sang beautifully, giving his parents, family and teacher Rabbi White, much nachas. Although he started out as a tennis champ (winning a tournamen ...

Ìý Noa’s Batmitzvah was celebrated at Kol Sasson synagogue with her family and friends listening intently as she delivered a poignant and insightful Dvar Torah about the story of the spies, after which they danced and rejoiced at a fun disco party! Noa loves to draw and creates wonderful lifelike depictions of animals. She especially enjoys Morah Leanne’s art classes and is lo ...

For his Bar Mitzvah,ÌýEhrelÌýdid it all! After leading PHC in joyous song for Kabbalat Shabbat, he alsoÌýlainedÌýRishon,ÌýSheini, Maftir and Haftarah and then ledÌýMussafÌýtoo! He is looking forward to helping his younger brothers prepare for their Bar Mitzvahs when their time comes.Ìý EhrelÌýrelaxes by playingÌýthe trumpet andÌýpiano. He enjoys playing both Jazz and classical music with ...

Although his Bar Mitzvah was delayed by two months due to COVID restrictions, Ben managed to learn a new maftir and Haftorah in time to lain with confidence and clarity. He is proud of how he has improved his school marks, understanding that everything is within his grasp, he just must work for it! Ben says there will always be negativity and nayÌýsayersÌýbut,Ìýif you want somethi ...

Sophia balances being the responsible middle child with a sense of joy and fun. While startingÌýhighÌýschool can be stressful, Sophia revels in the increased opportunities and freedoms, especiallyÌýart classes where her creativity shines.Ìý When Sophia’s Bat Mitzvah was postponed due to COVID, she took it all in her stride. When the time finally came to celebrate, she was most exc ...

For a young girl whose Bat Mitzvah plans wereÌýCOVIDedÌýa few short hours before it was all set to begin, Rachel showed maturity beyond her years. Her positive attitude of accepting what one cannot change and being grateful for the well wishes and the safety and health of the community was refreshing and inspirational!Ìý Rachel delivered herÌýDvarÌýTorah via Zoom, emphasising the n ...

In a year when we are unable to travel to Israel, Tali brought Israel to Perth for her Bat mitzvah, with dancing andÌýruachÌýnear the ‘Kotel’ before candle-lighting for Shabbat. Tali’sÌýDvarÌýTorah focused on connections and freedom, two topics close to her heart given her strong connection to friends and family. She said the best part of her celebration was seeing her cousins from ...

As well as always having a kind, radiant smile, Maya is a growing into a mature, responsible and values-driven young lady. A keen basketballer, Maya follows the women’s NBA teams, cheering on their contribution to our sporting world.ÌýÌý Maya is a much-admired big sister who loves playing with her younger siblings and is also a kind and caring friend. Her goals are to work hard ...

When asked what her favourite subject is, Brooke says it’s Art because ‘in art there are no mistakes. Everything you draw can be turned into something beautiful’. And that is her outlook on life – always glass half full of lemonade.Ìý What Brooke loved most about her Bat Mitzvah was the love and support she received from friends and family. AtÌýfirstÌýshe was nervous to say herÌýD ...

Given her natural aptitude and love ofÌýmathsÌýand science, one would be forgiven for thinking that Tali’s world was just full of numbers and scientific theories. But how wrong you would be! Tali is an all-rounder; a talented basketball player, an avid reader, an enthusiastic painter, all performed withÌýa huge smile and oodles of positivity. Tali plans to follow in her parents’ f ...