Elijah and his family have been part of our lives since we moved to Lexington. He was in Goldie's Nursery School class, and then along with the Elbergs, we formed the highly coordinated carpool to the Rashi School. "Good Morning Lexington" David Passer would greet us each morning. The ride to school was with joy; singing to the radio, watching a movie, discussing sports and American Idol results. Even now, when you kids all get together, you always tell the story of the day Edwin took you to school and got lost! Goldie and Jacob would get together often with Elijah and Odessa when they were younger. I remember one time Elijah and Odessa stayed with us one night, and Elijah and I stayed up late to watch a Patriots Game, the rest having gone to bed.
It was with joy that we watched Elijah today called to the Torah, teach the congregation, and celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. He spoke so proudly, with conviction and poise, about relationships, commenting on his relationship with Odessa and his friends. The Rabbi remarked on his d'var, mimicking his "special moment" hand waving to note that today was one of those special moments too. It was wonderful to be with the Garbers, Naldinis, Abby and Kenn's family, and our Rashi friends celebrating Elijah.
On to the party, at BU Central, where cousin Amanda works and will be helping out with the party!
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