Goldie, Ally was your first friend in Nursery School at the JCC in West Hills, CA. Her aunt Joy was our Mommy and Me teacher, and she couldn't wait for you to meet her niece Ally, and for me to meet her sister Stacy. Once they moved to Los Angeles, we all became fast friends. And when we moved to Boston the following year, it was hard to say goodbye! It would have been nice to see Ally all grown up at her Bat Mitzvah. We have been to this temple, too, in Malibu. It's where Ally's cousin Eric's Bar Mitzvah was a few years ago, and it is spectacular.
Samantha R., Saturday May 28, 2011, Temple Kol Tikveh, Woodland Hills, CA (didn't attend!)
Samantha is also one of your longest time friends, having been born a few months before you when we lived in LA. Samantha's mom is one my "oldest" friends, we were in high school together, college roommates, and most memorably, lived on Cape Cod for a summer together during college. We always get together in LA when we visit family, which has enabled you to keep in touch with Samantha and her sister Alex. We had the opportunity to see Samantha and her family this past April at Passover.
Amy W., Saturday May 28, 2011, Temple Israel, Sharon, MA
Maybe Amy is one of your longest time friends, too? When you were a few months old, Amy and her parents visited us in LA, and we had a grand outing to the Getty Museum, and lots of fun. Amy's mom and I have been friends since we were kids, and Amy's dad and I have known each other a long time, too, having planned High Holiday services together for singles some 20 years ago. It was coincidence that I knew them both before they met. You have managed to stay friendly with Amy, sharing your love of theater.
Amy's Bat Mitzvah party had a Broadway theme--each table had a poster from a different show, and in between the fun dancing and games, the DJ led us in songs from many of the shows. Amy's candle lighting ceremony was actually dubbed "Amy's Awards Ceremony" where she gave out little statuettes, and applicable show tunes played upon acceptance. Very clever design, and very festive. A "Wicked" awesome time!
Jillian A., Saturday May 28, 2011, Temple Beth Sholom, Needham, MA
When you were in 3rd grade, Jillian came to look at Rashi School, and you were her buddy for the day. Then after you spent 2 years in Shanghai, and returned to Rashi, Jillian was your "buddy" for the beginning of Middle School. Though Jillian has left Rashi, you still see her occasionally, and it is fitting to be able to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah with the class this weekend.
I wish we could have made it to all the parties and celebrations this weekend.
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