Nitzavim-Vayelech

Peri S., Sept 24, 2011 Blue Hills Country Club, Canton, MA

Peri had a late afternoon service and very fancy party after. One of her uncles made a film called "So you think you can Dance" for the famous dancer in your grade. Peri is also an accomplished piano player, I recall her at a recital once. As you arrived quite late back at the bus stop Goldie, you sent me a text about how much fun the evening was with a little "tee hee" at the end!

The class Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are winding down, only 2 to go. It's been a good start to 8th grade.

Ki Tavo

Eliza S. September 17, 2011 Temple Beth Zion, Brookline, MA

The Rabbi told Eliza that she hit a grand slam today. And she did. She was fantastic after a rough week of being sick. She led the services and chanted torah with so much ease. She spoke of charity, the parshah talking about giving a portion of our earnings to those in need. I'm sure it was because of her father's work that she could teach of the proportion of wealthy and poor in the world. You have come to know Eliza as a good friend through drama and student council, she is a great leader in your class.

Ki Tetzei

Juliet P., September 10, 2011, Temple Israel, Boston, MA

After a great summer, Juliet starts the handful of final Bat Mitzvahs that take place during 8th grade. Juliet is a friend from school and camp, and so you were excited to be with the girls of Bunk 21 all day, and then through the night at Juliet's house. Temple Israel is where Juliet's father was a Rabbi for many years, so all the "clergy" wanted to participate. I was disappointed to miss the services, but as luck would have it, you "butt" dialed me during the service, and I got to hear Aleynu!